CIS 1010 Computer Literacy Spring 2012
Sections:
Instructor:
LD15 T-TH 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
LD16 T-TH 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Julius Mock, Adjunct Associate Professor
Rm. 229 Center for Advanced Technology
Phone: 301-980-1932(CP)
CourseMate # CM-9781111480639-0000388
Institution Code: T2024151
Email: Mockjl@pgcc.edu
To facilitate email communication with me, please include your Full Name and Class Code (LD15
or LD16) in either the subject or the first line of any emails to me during the Fall 2012 semester.
The info helps me to filter out and to prioritize my responses and stops legitimate email
messages from being evaluated wrongly as SPAM. Please don’t make this the only thing in your
subject line—let me know why you are writing.
Department Office (Mrs. Kaufman): 301.322.0752
Web Page: http://academic.pgcc.edu/~jmock
Office Hours: I will be available for 1 hour after any class or in my office before class, upon
special request via phone or email.
Course Description: 3 credits. This is a survey course in evolving computer technology and its
relevance to individuals and society. The societal issues include privacy, security, economics,
accessibility, intellectual property, pervasive computing, as well as other timely topics, such as
new laws impacting computer use. Becoming fluent in necessary technology applications is
integrated into the course, and may include such topics as word processing, use of email and web
browsers, spreadsheets, distance learning platforms, and others.
Students possessing skills and knowledge in this area may receive credit for CIS 1010 by passing
the department challenge test administered by the CIS Department (currently the 3 Internet and
Computing Core Certification tests, known as IC3). Students who are already IC3 certified may
receive credit for CIS 1010 by presenting their 3 certificates to the registrar. CIS 0990, IC3 Test
Preparation, is available as a test preparation course. Students with little or no computer
experience should consider taking CIS 1000, "Using a Personal Computer", to get the necessary
prerequisite skills. All students take a department screening test during their first class in CIS
1010. Results are used to advise students on which path to take. Prerequisite: Reading
proficiency level.
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Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
 Explain what a computers is and how it works
 Describe basic computer categories, components and concepts (sizes, central processing
unit, memory, input/output and data storage)
 Describe types of computer software (operating systems, utilities, programming
languages and applications) their uses and evolution
 Locate and run a variety of software applications on a personal computer
 Perform basic computer file operations such as file location, creation, deletion, replication
and backup, using operating system file management systems
 Demonstrate basic proficiency in personal productivity software packages such as word
processor and spreadsheet via a software performance assessment tool
 Use email and other tools, such as distance learning, to communicate with class members
and instructor
 Explain the impact (benefits and limitations) of computer technology and information
systems on modern society
 Explain data security risks and computer viruses
 Describe basic hardware, software, and computer work environment risk management
strategies
 Explain general data communications concepts and basic principles of connectivity
 Describe the structure and functioning of the Internet
 Locate on-line resources on the World Wide Web
Textbook and Required Materials
TEXTBOOK: Bundle: Pinard/Romar CMPTR Cengage 2012; PAC SAM 2010 Projects 2.0; Microsoft Office
2010 180- day Subscription ISBN 0495965359
OTHER REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
 Blackboard Course Management System (www.pgcconline.blackboard.com). See detailed login
information below.
 The Course Outline, which you can find in Blackboard under Course Information. It
outlines topic and dates, including important dates of graded assignments and tests. Face
to face students receive a copy on colored paper in class.
 A USB flash drive (a “thumb” drive or USB drive) for storage of their files. Students should
NOT save in My Documents at PGCC because they may lose their files!
Computer Labs and Other Materials: Some assignments require Microsoft Office 2010. If you
do not have this software, you must use the on-campus, open microcomputer labs for these or
install the 180-day trial version that came with your bundle. See information below or the CIS
Information Sheet, Open Computer Labs for lab usage hours. Students will use individual logins
for on campus computers. Students will not use a generic login.
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The computer labs get very crowded, so plan ahead and give yourself a lot of time in case you do
not complete the assignment on the first visit.
Communication: Email is the best way to get in touch. **The first week of class, you should
email me to make sure you can contact me.
I want you to do well and accomplish all of the learning objectives for this course. Good
communication is essential for successful learning. You should receive a reply to your email
within 24 business hours. I will check email on the weekends, but probably not respond until
Monday.
You must also put your name into the body of all emails or text messages. After the
first few weeks, I will delete emails that are not properly addressed. If you are not
getting a reply to email, I may not have received it. If email fails, you should try to get in
touch with me by posting to the FAQ discussion board, by phone, or office visit.
Blackboard will send you a copy of all email sent through the Communication link because it
does not have a “sent mail,” folder. Keep a copy of all emails during the semester for your
records.
If you are confused or have questions, post them to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
discussion board. You will help yourself and your classmates by posting good questions. If you
know the answer, post it! I will answer questions as much as possible; but that will not always be
possible. I will make adjustments to student answers if necessary. Some of the best information
comes from this discussion board! We learn something new every semester and this is usually
where it happens.
Grading Criteria:
Your total points will be assigned a grade according to the following:
900+
800-899
700-799
600-699
below 600
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A
B
C
D
F
Q GRADES: Students are expected to attend and participate in class activities. Students who either never
attended the class or who ceased attendance during the first 20 percent of the course will be assigned a
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“Q” grade by the instructor. The Q grade is a final grade and will not be replaced with a different grade at
a later time.
Faculty are required to report the date of last attendance for each student receiving Q or F grade(s) in
order for the college to report this date to a variety of federal agencies as mandated. The date of last
attendance is considered the date of the student’s termination from the course, regardless of the date of
grade submission. Early termination from a course may result in reduction in student loans and financial
aid (e.g., Pell, VA benefits) and may require the student to reimburse funds to the funding agency.
The table below shows points available for the various course components.
Graded Item
Concepts Exam 1
Concepts Exam 2
Concepts Exam 3
Practice Tests (Chapters 1-16 )1
CourseMate Assignments
SAM Projects 50 pts. & SAM Final 150
Course Research Project
TOTAL
Possible
Points
150
150
150
150
Your
Points
50
50 + 150
150
1000
You are responsible for your own learning; we will do whatever we can to facilitate your
learning, but ultimately it is you who must learn. This is a three credit class and as such requires
an average of 6 hours of time outside of class devoted to reading, study and assignment
completion.
You will submit most assignments by turning them in at the beginning of class. Other
assignments will be due, electronically, by 11:00 PM of the due date.
A validly excused absence must be discussed with the instructor in advance of the absence.
Some form of written documentation will be required for an excused absence. In the case of an
excused absence, you may arrange a time with the instructor to take an exam before its
scheduled date. If you do not take an exam ahead of time and miss an exam, then the next one
could count double if we discuss and I agree to let that happen. If the Test 3 or the SAM Final
software assessments are missed, it is a zero.
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Each Practice test is worth approximately 10.1 points
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Always keep a backup! Keep a backup of whatever you submit. One way is by emailing it to
yourself or you could send me a copy through the Digital Drop Box (DDB) in Blackboard as a
backup.
Attendance could count in your favor if your grade is borderline. A sign in sheet will be available
at the beginning of each class. It is your responsibility to sign for each class you attend.
MYPGCC: Use myPGCC to provide quick access to Blackboard, Owl Alert, Owl Link, Owl Mail, PGCC news,
information, student events and more. Access myPGCC at my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu. Log in using
your Owl Link user ID and password.
BLACKBOARD LOGIN:
Blackboard is a Web-based program that serves as the college's online classroom. You will use
Blackboard to communicate with your instructor, to see your course materials, to submit
assignments and to discuss the course with your classmates.
To log in to your Blackboard course, please follow these steps:
1. Go to the Prince George's Community College Blackboard Web site which is located
at http://pgcconline.blackboard.com. NOTE: There is no "www" in the Blackboard address.
PGCC Students must log in to Blackboard using their Owl Link user ID and password.
Howard Community College Students will receive instructions for requesting a PGCC
Blackboard account from their instructor. Once the account is requested, the student will
receive an email (to their HCC student email address) from eLearning Services with login
information.
2. Type your Owl Link user ID and password into the Blackboard login box. If your login is successful,
you will see the PGCC Blackboard Homepage. In the module labeled "My Courses,” you will see the
course(s) in which you are enrolled. Click on the course name to access your Blackboard course.
Need help?
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Need technical assistance? Visit the eLearning website at
http://www.pgcconline.com
Other questions? E-mail distancelearn@pgcc.edu
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IMPORTANT COURSE AND REGISTRATION DATES:
Log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu for updates and announcements.
Last day to apply for spring graduation
Last day to change from audit to credit or credit to audit
No classes – College closed – Presidents’ Day
Last day to withdraw from first-half semester classes
No classes – College closed – Spring break
Last day to withdraw from full semester classes
Last day to withdraw from second-half semester classes
Final exam period/last week of spring 2012 classes
Commencement
No classes – College closed – Memorial Day Observed
Summer sessions begin
Wednesday, February 15
Friday, February 17
Monday, February 20
Tuesday, February 28
Monday-Sunday, April 2-April 8
Friday, April 13
Friday, April 27
Tuesday-Monday, May 8-14
Thursday, May 24
Saturday-Monday, May 26-28
Monday, June 4
REFUND SCHEDULE:
Students enrolling on or after the course start date will NOT be dropped for failure to pay but will instead
be held accountable for all incurred charges. Students who wish to avoid paying anything for a course
must drop it prior to its 100% refund deadline:
For courses longer than five weeks in length,
the following refund periods apply:
Course dropped prior to the start of class: 100%
refund
Course dropped on the 1st or 2nd calendar day
before midnight: 100% refund
Course dropped on the 3rd through the 9th
calendar day before midnight: 75% refund
Course dropped on the 10th through the 14th
calendar day before midnight: 50% refund
Course dropped the 15th calendar day or later:
No refund
For courses five weeks or shorter, the
following refund periods apply:
Course dropped prior to the start of class: 100%
refund
Course dropped on the 1st or 2nd calendar day
before midnight: 100% refund
Course dropped the 3rd calendar day before
midnight: 75% refund
Course dropped the 4th calendar day or later: No
refund
DELAYED COLLEGE OPENINGS:
When the college announces a delayed opening, all classes with at least 45 minutes of class time
remaining at the time of the opening will be held. For example, in the event of a 10 a.m. opening, a 9:3010:45 a.m. class will be held. This procedure applies to all credit classes. To sign up for text alerts such as
school closings and delays, log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu and click Owl Alert
Notification System on the Bookmarks tab. Owl Alert is the college’s instant messaging and email
notification system.
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DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Students requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support Services Office (B-124)
or call (301) 322-0838 (voice) or (301) 322-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for services and accommodations.
Students with documented disabilities should discuss the matter privately with their instructors at the beginning of
the semester and provide a copy of their Student/Faculty Accommodation Form.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
To promote a community of scholarship and civility, everyone at Prince George’s Community College is expected to
be respectful, tolerant and courteous towards others at all times, adhere to college policies and procedures, and
respect college property. Creating a culture of civility both inside and outside the classroom is everyone’s
responsibility.
Civility is a college-wide commitment and in order to identify PGCC students, we are requiring that ALL
students have their IDs visible while AT ANY COLLEGE SITE, WHETHER THEY ARE ON THE LARGO
CAMPUS OR ANY EXTENSION SITE.
Lanyards and ID holders can be obtained at the following locations:
Largo Campus - College Life Services and the Admissions and Records Office
Laurel College Center - Main office, Room 205
Joint Base Andrews - Main office
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the rights and responsibilities of students and
establishes a system of procedures for dealing with students charged with violations of the code and other rules and
regulations of the college. A student enrolling in the college assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a
manner compatible with the college's function as an educational institution. Refer to the 2011-2012 Student
Handbook, beginning on page 38, for a complete explanation of the Code of Conduct, including the Code of Academic
Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive student behavior.
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In the pursuit of
knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share responsibility for adhering to
the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a community committed to academic achievement
and scholarship, the Code of Academic Integrity advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is
produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Academic
Integrity is in the 2011-2012 Student Handbook (pages 40-42) and posted on the college's website.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
Collegian Centers
The College’s Collegian Centers provide a “place to belong” outside of the classroom. They bring
students in particular disciplines together for co-curricular activities and opportunities:
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Administration of Justice – for students interested in criminal
justice, corrections, forensic science, and paralegal/pre-law
Email: AJCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
301-322-0753
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Bernard Center – for students interested in business
management and accounting
Email: BernardCenter@pgcc.edu
301-322-0554
Health Sciences Collegian Center – for students admitted
to any of the Health Sciences programs
Email: HealthSciencesCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
301-341-3017
Humanities – for students interested in art, communication,
English, language studies, music, philosophy, and theatre
Website: http://academic.pgcc.edu/hcc
Email: HumanitiesCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
301-386-7551
301-322-0567
PSE – for students interested in psychology, sociology, and
education
Website: http://academic.pgcc.edu/psecc
Email: PSECollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
301-322-0555
STEM – for students interested in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics
Website: http://academic.pgcc.edu/scc
Email: STEMCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
301-322-0595
301-386-7574
Faculty Mentoring Program
Marlboro Hall, Room 2038
301-386-7587
Through the Faculty Mentoring Program, first-time, full-time students are paired with PGCC faculty
who serve as mentors. Mentors share their knowledge and expertise to help students enhance their
education, advance in their careers, and build supportive networks. The goal of the Faculty Mentoring
Program is to improve the retention, engagement, and graduation rates of students in a learningcentered environment.
Hillman Entrepreneurs Program
Marlboro Hall, Room 2051
http://academic.pgcc.edu/hillman/
301-322-0700
The Hillman Entrepreneurs Program is an innovative educational initiative tailored to the needs of
transfer students who begin their studies at Prince George’s Community College and complete their
bachelor’s degrees at the University of Maryland, College Park. The four-year Hillman Entrepreneurs
Program is a scholarship program targeted to students who have an interest in entrepreneurship and
an enthusiasm for starting a business venture or leading a company.
Honors Academy/Program
Marlboro Hall, Room 1087
301-322-0433
http://www.pgcc.edu/prospective/areasofstudy/specialprograms/honorsprogram.aspx
The Honors Academy admits academically outstanding honors students who are interested in a
rigorous program of academic excellence, intellectual development, leadership, and community
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service. Prince George's Community College’s Honors Program promotes students’ intellectual
growth and enrichment.
International Education Center
Lanham Hall, Room 221
http://academic.pgcc.edu/internationalcenter/
301-322-0750
The International Education Center provides academic support and assistance to students who need
help with courses or with understanding the American higher education system. The Center brings
international and American students together for learning enrichment activities, including a variety of
discussion forums that foster awareness and understanding of cultural issues.
Service-Learning
Lanham Hall, Room 225
301-322-0713
The Service-Learning Program encourages the development of civic responsibility through students’
participation in service projects within the community that support their academic objectives.
Through service-learning, students learn actively by applying principles learned in the classroom
while developing critical reflective thinking as well as personal and civic responsibility.
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Bookstore
Largo Student Center
Room 116
301-322-0912
Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fri:
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
There are extended and
Saturday hours at the beginning
of the semester. Please call or
check website to confirm.
Campus Police
Facilities Management
Building
301-322-0666
24 hours, 7 days a week
College Life Services
Largo Student Center
Room 149
301-322-0853
Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am – 5 pm
eLearning Services
Accokeek Hall Building
Room 346
301-322-0463
Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 5 pm
with phone support available
until 9 pm
Library
Accokeek Hall
First and Second Floors
301-322-0476
Mon-Thurs.: 8:00 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8:00 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 10 am – 3 pm
Sun.: Closed
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Testing Center
(Student Assessment
Services)
Bladen Hall
Room 100
301-322-0090
Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Fri.*: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 3:30 pm
Sun: Closed
No additional students will be
admitted for testing 30 minutes
prior to the posted closing time.
*On the first Friday of each
month, the Center closes at
2:30 pm with no admittance
after 2 pm.
Tutoring and Writing
Centers
Bladen Hall
Room 107
301-322-0748
Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Need help?
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Need technical assistance? Visit the eLearning website (formerly Distance Learning) at
http://www.pgcconline.com
Classroom Policies: We will create a business-like environment at all times, with behavior
conforming to standards explained in the Student Handbook. Students taking this course
should:
 Treat others they way that you would like to be treated
 Create a business-like learning environment at all times
 Read the Student Handbook
 Adhere to the Code of Conduct on academic honesty at all times
 Turn off cell phones, ipods and all non-class related electronics during classroom
activities as soon as class begins
 Ask for information as soon as possible if you need additional help in the course
 Include your full name in all email messages
 Respond to class email within 24 business hours (except on weekends)
 Observe proper netiquette at all times
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TIPS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Take responsibility for your own learning!
Attend all classes, including lab sessions.
Read the textbook prior to each class meeting.
Ask questions and participate in class discussions. See your instructor
outside of class if you have other questions or concerns.
Read assignments carefully; start projects right away.
Look over class notes between classes.
Get the name and phone number (or email address) of a classmate to contact if you miss class or have
questions.
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Week
Course Outline - Topics, Reading Assignments (CIS 1010 Section LD15 and
LD16
Out of Class Activities
1 (124/26)
Overview of class Outline and Syllabus. Assessment Test CAT 215. Class
Introductions.
Establish SAM and
CourseMate accounts
2 (1-31/22)
Introduction to IT and the course Chapter 1 in CMPTR. Demonstration of
Blackboard/CourseMate/SAM
3(2-7/9)
Lab Classes Room 215 on Microsoft Excel Chapters 13,14,15 and 16 in CMPTR
4 (214/16)
Lab Classes Room 215 on Microsoft Excel Chapters 13, 14,15 and 16 in CMPTR.
Establish research criteria.
5(221/23)
Lab Classes Room 215 on Microsoft Excel Chapters 13,14,15 and 16 in CMPTR
SAM, CourseMate & Blackboard
6(2-28/31)
Lab Classes Room 215 on Microsoft Excel Chapters 13,14,15 and 16 in CMPTR
SAM, CourseMate & Blackboard
7(3-6/8)
Windows 7 Operating Systems Chapter 7 in CMPTR. Read and discuss research
project in class.
8(313/15)
Computer Hardware Chapter 2 in CMPTR. File Management Chapter 8 in CMPTR .
Research project update.
SAM Excel Project Due
3/16.
9(320/22)
Test 1 (3/20) on Chapters 1, 2, 7, and 8). Computer Software Chapter 3 in
CMPTR. Review Test 1.
Test 1 this week
10(327/29)
Computer Networks Chapter 4 in CMPTR. Introduction to Microsoft Office 9.
Prepare for class project.
SAM, CourseMate &
Blackboard
11 (4-3/5)
No classes…SPRING BREAK
12 (410/12)
Introduction to Microsoft Word Chapter 10. Test 2 (4/12) Chapters 3, 4, 9,&
10)
CourseMate &
Blackboard Chapters 1,
2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13 14,15,
and 16 due 4/13.
13 (417/19)
Internet and email Chapter 5 in CMPTR. Research Project Review
SAM, CourseMate &
Blackboard
14 (423/25)
Network Security and Privacy Chapter 6 in CMPTR. Research Project review.
15 (4-30/
5-2)
Test 3 (4/30) Chapter 5 and 6. - Research Project review. Review Test 3
All remaining
SAM(Word), CourseMate
& Blackboard
assignments due 5/3
16 (5/9)
Final SAM Exam May9th 11:00-1:00 Room TBD
Class Project Due
SAM, CourseMate & Blackboard
SAM, CourseMate & Blackboard
SAM, CourseMate & Blackboard
Three (3)careers due in
Blackboard 3/1
SAM, CourseMate & Blackboard
SAM, CourseMate & Blackboard
Work on Class Project
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CIS 1010 Research Project (150 points)
Exploring Information Technology Careers
This project will involve a comparison of three careers. Two (2) of the three (3) must be IT Security
careers and 1 IT career. Any exceptions from this direction must receive approval from the instructor.
Sometimes students receive permission to research a career in which they are currently employed.
1. Decide on the 3 careers you will investigate. No two students in the class may have identical sets of 3
careers, though overlap is allowed. When you decide on the three careers, post a thread to the Blackboard
discussion board established for this purpose. Before posting, look at the threads already there to make
sure your set of 3 is unique. You don’t have to explain anything, just list the 3 careers (which should also
be stated in the subject line so people don’t have to open the thread to see which careers you chose). Due
in Blackboard the 6th week of the semester.
2. Go to your favorite search engine and for each career, do the following:
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Search for the career (using a job title works well).
Go to the first 3 good “hits” and print out the first two pages of information.
Sign your name on each printout.
Bring your printout to class, have your instructor initial them.
3: Create a bibliography of your sources.
Create a Microsoft Word annotated bibliography of your six sources. Include the URL, a summary and an
evaluation about each source. This is to be submitted with the final submission of your project.
4: The class will collaborate on developing a set of criteria to evaluate the 3 careers. Although salary is
the criterion that will come to most of our minds, there are other important factors to consider. Once the
list is developed, begin developing an evaluation matrix in Excel that will let you compare the 3 careers
side by side on each criterion in the list the class developed. Everyone in the class will use the same
criteria for their evaluation matrix. You will weight each criterion numerically as to how important the
criterion is to you personally. I have a slide presentation which will serve as a tutorial on creating an
evaluation matrix. I will go over the presentation in class.
5: Based on your research, rate each career on each criterion. Again the presentation may serve as a
tutorial for creating an evaluation matrix. After you have rated all 3 careers, do the calculations to see
which career scored best.
6: Write a research paper (500 words plus) about comparing these three careers. Make it a Word
document that contains the following:
Your Word document should include the following:
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Clip Art
Word Art
Footnotes (2)
Bullets (2)
Introduction that explains why you chose the three careers and how you arrived at your final web sources
of information.
The body of your paper should explain why you weighted the criteria for evaluating the careers as you
did. It should also explain any high or low scores you gave any of the careers.
The worksheet and a chart showing your ratings and the “winner” should be pasted into your Word
document. The Excel file containing the final draft of your evaluation matrix should also include your
spreadsheet.
A conclusion that discusses what you learned from the project, both in terms of using Word and Excel and
in terms of career exploration. Also, state your thoughts on using the evaluation matrix. Did you get the
results you were expecting? Why or why not?
Summary of Points :
Step
Graded Item
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Post to Discussion Board
Printouts initialed
Annotated bibliography
Evaluation matrix
Research Paper
Total
Project is due the last day of
class
Possible
Points
20
20
10
50
50
150
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