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Today, we will go over some of our audio essay drafts.

Once we have listened to a couple of samples, we will conduct a peer review exercise. You can complete this in class or as homework if you do not finish. Follow these steps:

Listen to at least four of the audio essays that have been posted on our site. Don't just start at the top, but instead choose four randomly from the list.

As you listen, consider the following prompts:

• How well does the essay make use audio samples to bring research into the piece? What about the length of the samples? How smoothly are they integrated? How do they flow within the narration?
• How well does the essay make use of music, ambient noises, or sound effects? What might be done with additional sounds to improve the piece?
• What can you say about the narration? Are there aspects of the tone that can be improved? Are there points that are not clear. What about the quality of the capturing of the voice?
• What technical aspects stand out? What might be done with the volume levels? What about transitions between materials? What other edits will improve the technical aspects of the piece?

Listen to at least four of the postings, and then add a comment with recommendations on these aspects before class on Wednesday.

When you are finished with peer review activities, you can turn toward working on the research brief for your podcast project, which is due on Friday.