COMP101-1301A-316 Introduction to Computers | |
Assignment Name: | Unit 1 Individual Project |
Deliverable Length: | 2–3 pages |
Details: |
In this assignment, you will find and critique virtual information and use word-processing skills to create a professional-looking document that promotes personal development or financial growth and maturity. Windows Instructions: Search the library and the Internet for information on a topic that interests you and that offers information on money management, personal health and safety, or parenting. Note the URLs where you find your material because you will need to reference the information.When you have completed your search, highlight the text from the article being displayed in your browser (left-click & drag the cursor over the text). Then, while the text is still highlighted, right-click and select “Copy” Or click CTRL+C on the keyboard.Next, open Microsoft Word, and paste the information on the page (click CTRL+V, or right-click and choose Paste”).Scroll to the end of the copied information, and write a minimum of 100-word summary of the article you selected.Following the summary, create a reference entry for your source using APA reference format, including a hanging indent.Manipulate the formatting to make the document professional looking by changing the following: – font size, font style. Example – you would not copy nor keep in the document links to ads or search engines. The end result should not give the impression that it was copied from a web site. Add a page border of your choice (click on the Page Layout menu, and click the Page Borders button).In a footer position (click the Insert menu and then the Footer icon), add a 3–4-word abbreviation of the title of the article.Use any other Word features you can to make a nicely presented, effective document that presents useful information. You may include a cover page, topic headings for the copied information and summary, add paragraph borders and shading to specific text or use any other features in Word that would add to the professional look of the document.Save your work as your “First initial_Last name_APA_IP1”. Example: J_DOE_APA_IP1.Submit your assignment. Macintosh Instructions: Search the AIU Library or the Internet for an article on a topic that interests you.. Note the URLs/website addresses where you find your material because you will need to reference the information.When you have completed your search, highlight the text from the article being displayed in your browser (left-click & drag the cursor over the text). Then, while the text is still highlighted, right-click and select “Copy” Or click CTRL+C on the keyboard.Next, open Microsoft Word, and paste the information on the page (click Apple Key+V, or right-click choose “Paste”).Scroll to the end of the copied information, and write a minimum of 100-word summary of the article you selected.Following the summary, create a reference entry for your source using APA reference format, including a hanging indent.Manipulate the formatting to make the document professional looking by changing the following: – font size, font style. Example – you would not copy nor keep in the document links to ads or search engines. The end result should not give the impression that it was copied from a web site. Add a page border of your choice (click Format > Borders and Shading).In a footer position (click Insert > Document Elements > Footers), add a 3–4-word abbreviation of the title of the article.Use any other Word features you can to make a nicely presented, effective document that presents useful information. You may include a cover page, topic headings for the copied information and summary, add paragraph borders and shading to specific text or use any other features in Word that would add to the professional look of the document.Save your work as your “First initial_Last name_APA_IP1”. Example: J_DOE_APA_IP1.Submit your assignment. For information on Macintosh Word shortcuts, click here. To search the library, do the following: Click “Search Library.”Click on “Find Web Resources.”Click the plus sign, and go to “Personal Interests.” Please submit your assignment. Grading Rubric: Click here for the grading rubric for this assignment. For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Unit Materials |
Points Possible: | 125 |
Date Due: | Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 |
Objective: | Apply critical thinking skills to the content of the courseApply problem-solving skills to the use of a computerPrepare and save documents using word processing software |
Submitted Files: | Submit Assignment |
Score: | N/A |
Instructor Comments: |
Additional comments to Unit 1 assignment:[removed] IP The summary must be typed in APA format (double spaced, Times New Roman, font size 12) and needs to be at least 100 words in length. |