Rules
- Make this practice event as realistic as possible
- Provide students with folders of information (see materials page)
- Isolate students from distractions
- Show the press conference then break out into practicum areas
- Writers can have access to a dictionary and AP Stylebook
- Limit the time for each practicum area to 90 minutes
- Do not help students during this time (unless you experience computer trouble)
- Students are expected to know how to operate the required computer programs during the actual event
- Do not give feedback on student materials
- Do not allow students to seek feedback from fellow students or teachers