Practice Creating A Short Podcast Script (3.2) - Module 7: Media Literacy and Digital Communication
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Creating a Short Podcast Script

Practice - Creating a Short Podcast Script

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Question 1 Easy

In the H.A.L.O. mnemonic for podcasting, what does the "H" stand for?

  • Answer: Hook. It is the opening statement designed to grab the listener's attention immediately.
  • Hint: It's the first thing the listener hears.

💡 Hint: It's the first thing the listener hears.

Question 2 Easy

True or False: A Design Specification should be subjective and based on the designer's personal taste.

  • Answer: False. Specifications must be measurable, realistic, and based on research data.
  • Hint: Think about the difference between "pretty" and a specific Hex color code.

💡 Hint: Think about the difference between "pretty" and a specific Hex color code.

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Question 1

Which technical term refers to the vertical space between lines of text in a digital identity's typography system?

  • Type: MCQ
  • Options: Tracking, Kerning, Leading, Panning
  • Correct Answer: Leading
  • Explanation: Leading (pronounced "led-ing") is the vertical distance between baselines of consecutive lines of text.
  • Hint: Think of the "Lead" strips used in traditional printing presses to separate lines.
Tracking
Kerning
Leading
Panning * **Correct Answer**: Leading * **Explanation**: **Leading** (pronounced "led-ing") is the vertical distance between baselines of consecutive lines of text. * **Hint**: Think of the "Lead" strips used in traditional printing presses to separate lines.

💡 Hint: Think of the "Lead" strips used in traditional printing presses to separate lines.

Question 2

The "Coffee Shop Rule" suggests that podcast scripts should be written using formal, academic language to build authority.

  • Type: Boolean
  • Options: True, False
  • Correct Answer: False
  • Explanation: The rule states you should write as if talking to a friend to maintain a conversational, accessible, and engaging tone.
  • Hint: If you wouldn't say it over a latte, don't put it in the script.
True
False * **Correct Answer**: False * **Explanation**: The rule states you should write as if talking to a friend to maintain a conversational
accessible
and engaging tone. * **Hint**: If you wouldn't say it over a latte
don't put it in the script.

💡 Hint: If you wouldn't say it over a latte, don't put it in the script.

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Challenge 1 Hard

The Specification Architect: You are designing a "Smart Helmet" for cyclists. Create three measurable specifications: one for Function, one for Safety, and one for Sustainability.

  • Solution:
  • Function: The built-in LED turn signals must be visible from a distance of 50 meters in broad daylight.
  • Safety: The helmet must withstand a vertical impact of 5kg dropped from 2 meters without structural cracking.
  • Sustainability: At least 40% of the internal foam liner must be made from recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS).
  • Hint: Use specific units like meters, kilograms, and percentages.

💡 Hint: Use specific units like meters, kilograms, and percentages.

Challenge 2 Hard

The Audio Producer: A host reads your script and sounds like a robot. You notice your sentences are averaging 25 words each. How do you fix this for the "ear"?

  • Solution: Apply the Vocalized Test. Break the long sentences into shorter, punchy ones. Use active verbs and contractions (e.g., "don't" instead of "do not") to create a natural speech rhythm that allows the host to breathe.
  • Hint: Shorter sentences = better pacing.

💡 Hint: Shorter sentences = better pacing.

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