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The purpose of this assignment is to understand what basic hardware and software components make up a computer. Students will research hardware components, operating system software, and application software to determine how they work together. Students will use a word processing tool to demonstrate how to correctly format a paper in APA style using skills learned in readings and MindTap tutorials. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Internet search engine such as Google, Yahoo, or Bing<\/li>\n
Hint: <\/strong>Use search words “Decision-making process for computer purchase,” “Consumer buying decision process,” or similar words.<\/li>\n
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory<\/i>: Module 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture<\/li>\n
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory<\/i>: Module 2: Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources<\/li>\n
MindTap: Week 1 TutorialsCreate<\/strong> a Microsoft^{\u00ae<\/sup> Word document saved under the following format: Lastname_Course#_W1.doc. Research<\/strong> commercially available computer hardware and software applications (e.g., Apple, HP, Dell, Microsoft, Samsung) and how they would fit into a fictional work environment.Develop<\/strong> a 1,050-word summary describing the process of evaluating hardware components and software applications when purchasing a computer:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nWhat steps are needed to select a computer brand and model?<\/li>\n
What criteria should be applied to making the best software application choices?<\/li>\n
Discuss what hardware components should be considered when deciding what software applications to install. <\/li>\n
Identify key software utilities that allows a user to keep their computer maintained and optimized.<\/li>\n
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Include<\/strong> the following in the summary: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFormat paper using APA Guidelines found in the link Writing and Style Guidelines (APA)<\/u><\/a> for 100-299 classes (Attached here)<\/li>\n
Use what you learned in Word Modules 1 & 2 to insert in-text citations and references using APA style.(Read <\/strong>Module 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture in Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory.<\/em>) AND (Read <\/strong>Module 2: <\/strong>Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources in Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory.<\/em>)<\/strong><\/li>\n
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Textbook: <\/strong>Shelly Cashman Microsoft Office 365Author: Steven M. Freund ISBN: 9781305893610<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
\nUse the Word Bulleted feature to list basic hardware components and define their function.<\/li>\n
Insert a picture or image of the computer from a company website (e.g., Apple, HP, Dell, Microsoft, Samsung).<\/li>\n
Type the make and model of the computer under the picture and apply Word features to bold and highlight. Format <\/strong>your assignment consistent with APA guidelines for 100-299 classes. References: at least 2 including the textbook <\/li>\n
Textbook: <\/strong>Shelly Cashman Microsoft Office 365Author: Steven M. Freund<\/li>\n
ISBN: 9781305893610<\/li>\n
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