Elizabeth Gonzales
Assignment: Evidence
September 25, 2013
EDT 180 – Prof. Carter
Adding Footnotes to a Research Paper
Purpose
Footnotes are a way to collect references at the bottom of the page instead of using parenthesis.
Directions
Step 1: Click on the “References” tab, Click on “Footnotes” and the bottom of the “References” tab.
Step 2: Select “Footnotes” option and select “Bottom of Page” option, Under “format” select your
preferred “Number format.” Under the “Numbering” tab select “Continuous.” Click “Insert
Step 3: Begin to type in footnote information
Step 4: Right click on the information you have just written within the footnote location, select
“Style,” and then select “Footnote Text.” Click “Modify” to change the font and font size of the
footnote.
Step 5: When word displays the modify style dialog box, click the “Font size” box arrow in the
formatting area and then click 12 in the Font size. Click the “double space” button in the “modify
Style” dialog box.
Step 6: Click the “Format” button in the “Modify Style” dialog box; click “Paragraph” on the format
button menu, click on the “Special” box arrow and the click “First line.” Click “OK” within the dialog
box. Click “OK” to approve all changes within the Paragraph dialog box.
Step 7: Click the “OK” button in the “Modify Style” dialog box; when Word closes the Modify Style
dialog box, click the “Apply” button in the Style dialog box.
(I have included a sample research Paper from a friend that was written in 2007)
James Jackson
Ms. Gonzales
Computer Literacy 100
August 6, 2007
The System Unit
The system unit is a case that houses the electronic components of the computer used to
process data. Although many system unites resemble a box, they are available in many shapes
and sizes. The case of the system unit, sometimes called is chassis, is made of metal or plastic
and protects the internal electronic components from danger. All computers have a system unit
(Alvarez 102).
Components of the system unit include the processor, memory modules, adapter cards,
drive bays, power supply, ports, and connectors. The processor interprets and carries out the
basic instruction that operate a computer. A memory module houses memory chips. An adapter
card is a circuit board that provides connection and functions not built into the motherboard. 1 A
drive bay holds a disk drive. The power supply allows electricity to travel into a computer.
On a personal computer, the electronic components and most storage devices reside
inside the system unit. Other devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, microphone, monitor, printer,
speakers, scanner, and digital camera, normally occupy space outside the system unit (How to
Use a Computer). On a desktop personal computer, the system unit usually is a device separate
from the monitor and keyboard. Some system units sit on top of a desk. Other models, called
tower models, can stand vertically on the floor.
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According to Wilson, four adaper cards most commonly found in desktop personal
computers today are sound cards, modern cards, video cards, and network cards (18-32).
To conserve space, an all-in-one computer houses the system unit in the same physical
case as the monitor. On notebook computers, the keyboard and pointing device often occupy the
area on the top of the system unit. The display attaches to the system unit by hinges. The system
unit on a PDA (personal digital assistant) or handheld computer usually consumes the entire
device. On these small mobile devices, the display is part of the system unit, too.
Work Cited
Alvarez, Juan. Understanding Computer Basics: Stepping Toward Literacy. Chicago: Martin
Publishing, 2005.
How to Use a Computer. Shelly Cashman Series®. Course Technology. 3 Aug. 2005.
www.scsite.com/wd2003/pr2/wc1.htm.
Wilson, Tracey M. “Personal Computers and their Applications.” Computing and Information
System Weekly May 2005: 18-32.