Write down what you know about the topic before you begin your research.
Why would the topic be important to the reader? What benefit is it to them?
Look at the sample brochures in class. Which ones have a format that appeals to you
and would be best suited to the information you need to include? Look at the amount
of information in each brochure.
Research Essential Skills. Use materials provided in the classroom and from other sources – be resourceful! Start by picking out five or six key facts that you think
you want to highlight in your brochure.
Using the Brochure Checklist, list the major components of your brochure. Cross off
any components you wish to omit from your brochure. Write down the headlines and
subheads. Write the descriptive text.
Sketch out some rough ideas of how you want your brochure to look – include ideas
for graphics you think you want to include. You are not using the computers at this
time – this is a free-hand drawing activity.
Using clip art software or free Internet clip art, search and archive your clip art in a “my pics” file for future use. If you have artwork you want to scan, bring it to class and scan into your “my pics” file.
Using your computer’s page layout software, create a
template for your brochure. Transfer your rough sketches
to the computer. Your software may have templates
or wizards that will provide you with even more ideas.
Edit your text to fit your layout. Experiment.
Print your final design. Proofread.
Make any necessary corrections. Print and
fold as necessary.
