Course Lab

Lab 6© R. Craig Collins, 2005

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
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

See also Capstone Project Overview
See also Sample Term Paper, including MLA Citation format

Grading Criteria:
• (50%) Three sources in rough MLA format. (Author, Title, Date, and pages will do for now)
• (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

SUBMITTING THE LAB

In Windows, zip the entire lab6 directory, and rename to yourname-lab6.zip.
•Example: yourname-lab6 or yourname-lab6.zip (if your extensions are visible)
Log into Desire2Learn, choose this class, choose Dropbox, and select Lab 6.
Browse to yourname-lab6.zip and upload it. (Scroll down to see detailed instructions)
• Logon to D2L

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

        D2L navigation

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 [Upload]. (You will always click upload at least twice)
9. Some files may take a long time to upload (especially if there are graphics in the file).
Did my file get through?
1. Go to the Dropbox tool
2. Click the number under Submissions
3. All of the assignments that have been submitted will be listed.