COMP1209 Business Computer Application

Objective Apply the Word and PowerPoint skills that you learned in Module 1 and 2 to create a document and a supporting presentation. Step 1 Create a report on one of the following topics:  One of Durham College’s services for students. Examples of student services offered by the college are Financial Aid, Student Academic Learning Services (SALS), Access and Support Centre (ASC). Describe 3 useful features of Microsoft Word  Any topic of your choice Step 2 The report should be double spaced, using either the APA or MLA writing style and must include the following minimum requirements: 1. Cover page, which should have all the relevant details such as your name, course name and code, due date and professor’s information. There should be an appropriate picture included on the cover page (and there must be no page numbering on this page). (1 mark) 2. Each page (excluding the cover page) must include the topic located in the header section. (1 mark)

3. In paragraph format, write: (a) an introduction to the topic selected (2 mark) (b) the body containing your findings; and (3 marks) (c) a conclusion i.e. summarizing what you have learned from the report. (1 mark) Note: The Introduction marks the start of the standard page numbering i.e. 1, 2, 3,…

4. Have a minimum of 3 different references (in-text citations) supporting your findings (3 marks)

5. Have a minimum of 3 pictures, figures, or tables or combination of each as they pertain to the topic. Ensure they are captioned and are embedded throughout the paper. (3 marks)

6. Have a minimum of 2 footnotes (2 mark) 7. Include in the report: (6 marks)

(a) a Table of Contents (using Automatic Table 1 style. Classic style for Mac users)

(b) a List of Figures and/or List of Tables

(c) an Index (using the Classic format and have the word “Index” at the top); and

(d) a Bibliography (using the References format). Note: Each of the above in #7 should be on a separate page and the Bibliography must appear as the last page of the project paper.