​​Script for Podcast
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​​Purpose ​🎯​

​​Podcasts form an important part of a career in media. Through this assessment you will learn how to prepare for and write a Podcast script. 
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​​Task Description ​✏️​

​​For your Script for Podcast, you must: 
  • ​​Include a clearly, scripted section
  • ​​Have a strong narrative, story or argument
  • ​​Provide evidence of an interview. 
  • ​​NB: your assignment cannot just be a transcript of a recorded interview
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​​Additional Information ​đź“š​

​​To help you complete this task successfully, the following resources are provided:
  • ​​Marking Rubric — refer to this to understand how you will be assessed
  • ​​Checklist: How to write a Script for a Podcast — use this to help you complete the task
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​​Checklist: How to write a Script for a Podcast ​âś…​

​​Please copy + paste this checklist into your Notes, ticking off each task as you go. 
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​​Step 1: Task Understanding
​​To help you understand what you need to do for this task and how will be assessed, you must:
  • ​​Read the instructions and checklist carefully
  • ​​Read your Marking Rubric 
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​​Step 2: Choose Guest
​​When selecting a guest for your podcast, consider the following: 
  • ​​Find a guest that is going to add value to your listener’s lives 
  • ​​Suggestions: find a guest who does things differently, has a unique approach to life, or who has overcome a challenge or difficult experience 
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​​Step 3: Background Research
​​Once you have selected a subject, it is important to research your subject by:
  • ​​Read everything you can find about them online, ie. articles, blogs, social media
  • ​​Find out if they have won any awards, or accomplishments, etc. 
  • ​​Read any books or articles they have writing
  • ​​Listen to any podcasts or interviews they have already given
  • ​​Tip: as you research, jot down notes in Cadmus
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​​Step 4: Structure Podcast
​​Use this structure to help you write your Podcast script: 
  • ​​Show introduction:
  • ​​Welcome your listeners
  • ​​Pitch your podcast
  • ​​Tip: this is normally the same for each episode
  • ​​Guest introduction:
  • ​​Write a guest bio: what they do, where they studied/worked, where they are working now, any projects they are involved in, etc. 
  • ​​Tip: pick elements that are most relevant to your listeners 
  • ​​Dialogue:
  • ​​Question 1: main question, any supporting questions, supporting evidence, data or quote
  • ​​Segue: lead into the next question