Audio+Essay

The essay below was recorded in 2006.

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FAQs about Audio Essays If you work on a Mac, you can use Garageband. If you work on a PC, you can use Sound Recorder. Sound Recorder, however, usually saves as a WAV file. You'll need to convert to mp3 in order to upload your file (see below). You can also record online at websites like Vocaroo or Chirbit. There are a lot more sites for creating audio; check out the audio page on the Cool Tools for School wiki.
 * What program can I use to record an essay?**

Another easy way to record and save audio files in mp3 format is to set up a Google Voice account, call yourself at your new Google phone number, record your "message," and then download the file from your Google Voice inbox. Finally, a lot of teachers and students prefer the free audio editing available from Audacity (works on Mac or PC). Audacity is a program that must be downloaded. You also have to download the LAME mp3 encoder in order to save your work as an mp3. Here's a handout I created for using Audacity.

You should save your essay as an mp3 file.
 * What format should I use to save the essay?**

Use a free online converter like Zamzar or Media Converter.
 * My essay is save in WAV format. How can I convert it to mp3 so I can upload it?**

I simply clicked the File button that appears in the editing tool bar when you edit a page. As long as your file is saved in an acceptable audio format (like mp3) the wiki will furnish the audio player for it.
 * How did you upload the essay to this wiki page?**

If you can't download your file, consider pasting a link instead. The link button also appears in the editing tool bar when you edit a page. Be sure to click "External Link" instead of linking within the wiki itself. Also, I always think it's a good idea to check the "open in a new window" box when adding links.
 * What if I recorded the essay and it's located on another website?**