You will be including revised content from this assignment as Post 3 of your Information Technology Blog final project. You may wish to review the instructions included for the Information Technology Blog in Week 5 prior to completing work on this discussion to see how it fits into your overall final project.
To complete this assignment, you will explore the functions and interfaces of four different application software programs as you document the events that take place in one day of your life.
Part 1: Word Processor
To complete Part 1 of the assignment, you will write a journal entry about one day in your life using the word processing application Word. Identify and describe at least 10 tasks that you engaged in during the course of the day. Format the text by altering the font options and size, adding a bulleted or numbered list, and adjusting the text alignment. Your journal entry must be at least 300 words.
Make sure that your initials are part of the file name. Upload your Word document to Waypoint.
Part 2: Spreadsheet
To complete Part 2 of the assignment, you will calculate time spent on activities using the spreadsheet application Excel. Download the Documenting a Day Spreadsheet GuideDownload Documenting a Day Spreadsheet Guide for the spreadsheet template. Reference the Documenting a Day Excel GuideDownload Documenting a Day Excel Guide for instructions about how to complete this part of the assignment.
Make sure that your initials are part of the file name. Upload your Excel file to Waypoint.
Part 3: Presentation
To complete Part 3 of the assignment, you will use the presentation application PowerPoint to create a slideshow that visually depicts the tasks you captured in your Word journal. Select a template and modify it to include your name in the footer. Add text boxes and images (photos or graphics) to depict each of the tasks. Add animation to enhance interest or highlight important concepts. Your presentation should be at least five slides in length, double-spaced, and include text, images, and at least two animations. Your presentation must also be formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s How to Make a PowerPoint PresentationLinks to an external site. resource.
Make sure that your initials are part of the file name. Upload your PowerPoint file to Waypoint.
Part 4: Role of Applications Reflection Essay
Reflecting on your experience creating a journal entry, calculating percentages, developing a presentation, and manipulating a database as well as your current understanding of software applications, complete the Role of Applications Reflection Essay.
In your essay,
Compare the functions of word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each application.
Recommend the application software that was most appropriate for documenting the information about your day.
Describe at least one additional scenario where that application would be most useful for each application type.
Support your statements with evidence from the textbook or additional sources, as necessary.
The Role of Applications Reflection Essay for the Documenting a Day assignment
Must be a minimum of 300 words in length (not including title and references pages), double-spaced, and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper in bold font
Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Student’s name
Name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
Must use at least two scholarly and/or credible sources in addition to the course text.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Accessibility Statement: If you have a disability that impacts your ability to successfully participate in this or any other course activity, please provide your instructor with your authorized Accommodation Request form from the Office of Student Access and Wellness so that they can discuss and arrange an alternative plan with you.
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