CIS 206: Business Software
Applications
Week 2
Dr. Jesús Borrego
Regis University
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scis.regis.edu ● scis@regis.edu
Agenda
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Review of Homework #1
Key Terms
Research Paper Introduction
MS Word introduction
Homework #2
Homework #1
In business, we need to obtain a computer system
that meets the needs of the user, such as
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Operating System
Processor
Memory (RAM)
Optical disks
Video Cards
Sound Cards
Monitors
Software
Printers
Number of USB ports
Homework #1
• Besides from selecting the computer, we need to
determine the skills required for your job
• To complete the research homework first select
your desired job area
• Then, research the Internet to understand the
type of software, hardware, peripherals, and
computer skills needed for the position
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Homework #1 – Part 2
• Based on your results, share the computer type,
including the computer type, hardware,
peripherals and required software to succeed in
your job, and explain why the equipment and
software are necessary
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Homework #1
• The document must be written in Spanish in
APA format, including title page and references
• Submit before week 2
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Key Terms
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Design – Diseño
Landscape page – Página horizontal
Page Layout – Página de diseño
Portrait Layout – Página vertical
Review – Revisar
Ribbon – Cinta
Template – Patrón o Plantilla
Tracking – Rastrear
Translate - Traducir
Research Paper
• The research paper is due by Saturday of Week 8
at midnight MST.
• It is extremely important to work on this
assignment each week.
• You must complete a rough draft before you can
complete the case assignment and participate in
the discussion assignment during topic 7.
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Research Paper (Cont’d)
• The final research paper will constitute 20% of
your final grade and should demonstrate an
understanding of your readings, scholarly
research, and analysis of the topic you select.
• In your research paper, you will describe how
the selected topic affects your social
responsibilities, service to others, personal and
business needs, culture, and beliefs.
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Research Paper Topics
• Review the topics provided in the Content area
• Examples: Artificial intelligence, electronic
commerce, gaming, internet systems, hardware
architecture, smart cards, software applications,
operating systems, robotics, security, privacy,
social networks, social applications of
technology
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Introduction to MS Word
Menus
• File – Open, Close, Exit
• Home
• Insert
• Page Layout
• Review
• View
• Help
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Launching Word
• From Start, Program Files, MS Office
▫ Unless you stored in a different location
• From Word icon on the desktop
▫ If you selected to have icons on the desktop
• Typing Start/New/ Word document
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Formatting text
• Enter text and do not press Enter until you reach
the end of the paragraph
• Can select fonts
• Can select the size
• Can select bold, italic, underline, and others
• Bullets and numbers
• Highlight
• Strikethrough
• Spacing
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Page Layout
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Margins
Center, left and right adjust
Proportional
Indent left and right
Page break
Orientation – portrait, landscape
Header and footer
Entering text
• Start typing until you reach the end of the
paragraph
• Do not press Enter at the end of the line
▫ The paragraph will ‘wrap’
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Choose the spacing (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, other)
Insert Page Break
Correcting mistakes
Automatic spell and grammar check
Spell and grammar check
Source:
http://www.tutorials
point.com/word_20
10/word_spell_che
ck.htm
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Saving a document
• To save your work periodically, File/Save
▫ Will save the file with the current name, in the
current location
▫ Can click diskette icon on the upper left of menu
• To save with a new name, File/Save As
▫ Will open the Windows browser so you can select
the directory and file name
• To save and exit, File/Exit
▫ Will save the file and exit Word
• If you try to Exit and some work has not been
saved, you will be asked if you want to save
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Creating a new document - blank
• When you select File/New, you are asked for the
type of document to create
• Select Blank for a new file with no template
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Creating a new document - blank
• When you select File/New, you are asked for the
type of document to create
• Select Blank for a new file with no template
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Creating new document - template
• When you select File/New, you are asked for the
type of document to create
• Select a template
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Available Templates
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Common shortcuts
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<Ctrl>-A: Selects all fields
<Ctrl>-C: Copy to clipboard
<Ctrl>-V: Paste whatever is on the clipboard
<Ctrl>-Z: Undo
<Alt>-F: Opens File Menu
Course References
• In WorldClass, review Topic 2, under Readings
and Research
• Microsoft Training resources
• Technology blogs
• Office Resources
• Special Technology Areas
• Help in every program
• YouTube
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MS Office Help
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Source: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/gettingstarted-with-office-2010-FX101822272.aspx
Tutorialspoint
Web Page
• http://www.tutorials
point.com/word_201
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Activity 1 – YouTube Resources
• Word 2010 for beginners:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQWT6tpfVf
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• Many others
• In Spanish:
▫ Curso Word 2o1o Paso a Paso – Mi Primer
Documento:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAlNkwz4hM
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Activity 2 – New Document
• We will create a brand new document from
scratch
• We will use the Course Syllabus (in PDF) and
will attempt to create as closely as possible
• You will help me
▫ Everybody will participate
• Ready?
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Activity 3 – Business Letter
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Create a new document using a letter template
Open Word
Select File/New
Select Letters template
Demo
Homework #2
• When working in a professional environment, from
time-to-time, you may be required to write letters
• Task Description: Your task is to write a professional
letter.
• Select the link below to view the required steps in a new
window, and then follow the instructions provided to
complete the letter and resume:
https://worldclass.regis.edu/content/enforced/145911-BC_CIS206DLC_DL70_14S8W2/case_assignments/topic2_ca.html?_&d2lSes
sionVal=gP5RU1OFTR3nVbRzbLNgzntOE&ou=145911
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Homework #2 (Cont’d)
• Submit your Letter of Interest (Cover Letter)
and Resume as two separate documents to the
Week 2 Dropbox before week 3
▫ One page each
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The documents must not be in APA format
User proper punctuation and grammar
Can use a letter template for the cover letter
Find an appropriate resume format
Must be in English
Homework #2 Rubric
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¿Questions?
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