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ITSE 1294 > Lab 6
General Lab Directions
Note: There is not enough time in lecture to cover all
the material; read your book BEFORE you begin the lab
•Note: Please read the related overview
material before continuing
Check with your Instructor for due date, typically Friday, 11:59PM (see due
dates)
The capstone for this class is for you to create a term paper, and support documents, on a topic related to your major. The capstone project, due at the end of the last full week of class will use support documents created in Excel and PowerPoint, which you will be learning about shortly. And while you still need to practice making spreadsheets and learn presentation graphics, it is now time to choose your topic, and do the basic planning.
Part 1 Locate three possible references for your project, lab Lab 9 and 10.
(50%)
You
may decide later to change these, but I want to see you have
done some research
These must be recorded in MLA format. See MLA Bibliography info below.
Only ONE REFERENCE CAN BE AN INTERNET ONLY ITEM
The rest can be books, periodicals, journals, interviews, or these items found on the Internet (cite as the original form)
Part 2 Make notes of any quotes, or numerical data you wish to use later.
Part 3 Create a basic outline (50%)
Example:
I Intro
II Topic 1
a) detail
III Topic 1
a) detail
IV Topic 1
a) detail
V Conclusion
a) recap
b) conclusion
How to use Word 2007 for outlines
 |
• Word 2007 Outlines, video |
| • Word 2007 Bibliography, video |
See also Capstone Project Overview
See also Sample Term Paper, including MLA Citation format, or review Word Crash Course for MLA format
Grading Criteria:
• (50%) Three sources in rough MLA format. (Author, Title, Date, and pages)
• (50%) Outline
• File submitted via https://templejc.desire2learn.com/
Problems? Zip the entire folder and attach to an email:
•Send the mail to your instructor,
cc yourself
•The subject line should include
your name, your class, your section, and what you are submitting
•Make sure you attach the zipped file
for Labs that require files to be electronically submitted
• select all the files required, or better, select the folder that contains all the files
• zip the required
file(s) and/or folder(s)
• rename the
zipped file to reflect your name and the lab being turned in
•Example: yourname-lab1 or yourname-lab1.zip
(if your extensions are visible)
(For additional help on selecting, zipping,
or renaming files, see Windows
Crash Course)
for Labs that require files to be electronically submitted
• select all the files required, or better, select the folder that contains all the files
• zip the required
file(s) and/or folder(s)
• rename the
zipped file to reflect your name and the lab being turned in
•Example: yourname-lab1 or yourname-lab1.zip
(if your extensions are visible)
(For additional help on selecting, zipping,
or renaming files, see Windows
Crash Course)
To submit by Temple College Desire2Learn:
•Log into D2L, scroll to the bottom, and choose the
correct course
•When the Course Home Page appears,
click on the Dropbox link.
•You may click on Discussions, Dropbox, or Quizzes below, for more info
eLearning Tour; elearning Tour Tutorial on Discussions; eLearning Tour Tutorial on Dropbox; eLearning Tour Tutorial on Quizzes
Dropbox directions
1. Choose the class for which you want to drop off an assignment.
2. Find the Dropbox tool, click on it.
3. Choose the appropriate Dropbox folder, click on it.
4. Choose [Add a File], then choose [Browse]; you may need to choose (My) Computer first
5. Find the file that you would like to upload and click open, then choose [Upload]
6. Type in a short description or comment about the file, if you like.
7. Select [Add] for any additional files that may be pertinent, and repeat
8. After your files have been selected, click [Submit]. (To upload and submit you will always click at least twice)
9. Some files may take a long time to upload (especially if there
are graphics in the file).