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Marks: / 81 Word Processing Learning Outcomes Use common industry communication software to send messages, collaborate, organize tasks and schedule activities. · Create industry specific documentation and presentations. · Manage data and information so it can be analyzed, organized, and visualized. Purpose Proficient use of word processors to perform a variety of engineering related tasks is of the utmost importance. As a professional, you are expected to create industry-standard documentation in diverse areas of work such as: Technical documentation: Procedures, project status reports, analyses, change requests, etc. Business documentation: Proposals, contracts, reports and invoices. Human resources papers: Policy & safety manuals, procurement orders, memos, etc. You will create a document in an engineering area that interests you. At the same time, you will also be learn how to effectively create such work using word processing software. Examine the rubric and then select a document type (use the above for ideas) that you would use in this field to demonstrate your skills, and to highlight your understanding of industry requirements. Content is not as critical as ensuring the technical requirements are correct. You have some creative freedom to develop your work; please ask your instructor for clarification to verify you’re content is acceptable. Also consider keeping this document for the future, as you might find it a useful addition to your portfolio. Instructions Delivery You may work individually or with another student (no more than two in a group). If you work in a group, you must complete the “Personal and Peer Evaluation Form”. If the work appears evenly divided then the group shares the mark. However, marks will be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion if there appears to be an imbalance of work. Not submitting the evaluation form results in a 5% deduction for this assessment. Preparation Examine the exercises, tutorials, and other provided materials in Brightspace under the respective headings, so that you are able to utilize the software features appropriately in order to complete the assignment successfully. Several of these will need to be completely outside of class time, so plan accordingly. Format Quality of Writing: Ensure that your work sounds professional. Use business language and complete sentences, and review your drafts several times to make sure there are no errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation. Cited Sources If you use any sources in your work: · Understand the content and paraphrase it. Do not just copy and paste, unless it is a short quote, for example. · Use IEEE or APA citation. This means you must include in-text citations and a references section at the end of the document with the full list of sources. · Visit SAIT’s citation guides for more information: http://libguides.sait.ca/ieee or http://libguides.sait.ca/apa Plagiarism SAIT takes academic misconduct very seriously. Do not: · Intentionally, or unintentionally, use material from other sources without proper citation. · Share any assessment files in any way, shape, or form with anyone else. · Submit any work for grading that was given to you and which is not of your own creation. Such actions are considered plagiarism and are forms of academic misconduct. There are three outcomes for a student charged with academic misconduct: · First offence: Zero mark for the assessment and a letter on file for seven years · Second offence: Expulsion from SAIT for one academic year · Third offence: Permanent expulsion from SAIT To avoid such circumstances: · Download assessment files yourself from Brightspace. · Do your own work. · Properly cite all sources you have used. · Review SAIT’s Student Code of Conduct (AC.3.4.1): http://www.sait.ca/programs-and-courses/full-time-studies/academic-calendar-information/academic-and-institute-regulations Marking Criteria · Meet all criteria to earn full marks; partial marks are not awarded. · Submit on time. Ensure you follow your program policy regarding late and no assignment submission, as a zero mark might apply unless SAIT acceptable documentation can be supplied to the instructor. · Use the appropriate application functionality when completing tasks in order to earn marks. For example, do not manually type values (e.g., page numbers, calculated values, etc.). Please note that marks might be deducted for improper formatting, incorrect citations, and other issues in the submitted work at the instructor’s discretion. Rubric Please read the instructions carefully, and complete all of the following tasks as required. 1. Create a new Microsoft Word document and save it as (replace FirstName and Lastname with your name); be precise (2 marks): WordProcessing_FirstnameLastname.docx 2 2. Ensure section and page breaks are used appropriately for the various parts of the document (i.e. cover page, table of contents / list of illustrations, body, etc.) (Up to 5 marks; lower marks means improper use and higher marks means proper use. Feedback will explain why you got such a mark.) 5 3. Insert a cover page of your choice, and ensure it has: · Title for your document (1 mark) · Full name or names of team members (1 mark) · ID number or numbers for team members (1 mark) · Date (1 mark) 4 4. Insert the following in your document using the appropriate functionality: · Table of contents (TOC) (2 marks) · List of figures and tables (4 marks total; 2 marks for each list) · Headings for both the list of figures and tables, with the correct style applied (4 marks total; 2 marks for each list) 10 5. Insert page numbers in the footer section of the document as follows: · Ensure there is no page number on the title page. (1 mark) · TOC: Centre and format as lower case roman numeral (2 marks) · Content pages: Select a predefined page number style of your choice. The first content page must start at page 1. (Up to 5 marks; 0 for poor numbering to 5 for complete and correct page numbers) 8 6. · Use both Heading 1 and Heading 2 styles to organize the content and sections in the report (3 marks for each; 6 marks total) · Modify the default look of the Heading 1 and Heading 2 styles (and other levels if used). That means you must: · Change the font type from Calibri to something else appropriate (2 marks) · Change the font size (Heading 1 should be larger than Heading 2) (2 marks) · Change the colour of the text from the default blue (2 marks) 12 7. · Include at least one example of an ordered (numbered) and unordered (bulleted) list. (2 marks for each list; 4 marks total) 4 8. Insert a header for the document, which has: · A decorative style applied (2 marks) · The document title right-aligned (2 marks) · Does not show on the cover page (2 marks) 4 9. Insert one SmartArt related to your topic and format it as follows (e.g. show basic steps or a simple process for completing a task): · Change the default look of the SmartArt (colours, effects, etc.) (2 marks) · Centre it on the page (2 marks) · Write a caption for it (2 marks) 6 10. Insert at least one image related to your report and ensure it has: · An appropriate size for what you’re trying to show with it (2 marks) · A caption with an appropriate description (2 marks) Note: You will likely have several images / illustrations, but only one is taken into consideration for this assignment. 4 11. Create at least one table (up to 3 marks; lower marks mean poor use of the table, whereas higher marks reflect appropriate use). In addition, you must incorporate at least one example of the following (doesn’t have to be in the same table if you have more than one): · Merged cells (1 marks) · A different fill colour in at least one cell (1 marks) · A caption for the table (2 marks) 7 12. Insert at least one footnote in the document to explain a term or elaborate on some detail. 2 13. Set at least one page in your document to either landscape orientation or to have two columns. No other page in your document should be affected by this change. 4 14. Ensure you spellcheck. One mark will be deducted for each error. 15. Ensure you meet the following criteria for citations: · Use IEEE or APA format (3 marks) · In-text citations must be present (3 marks) · Insert a “References” page with the full citations (3 marks) Reminder: If plagiarism is present in your document, the entire assignment will receive a zero mark, and a hearing will be held with the academic chair of the course. 9 16. Submit your work to Brightspace under: Assignments > Word Processing If you worked in a group: · One team member needs to submit the assignment. · Both team members need to complete and submit the Personal and Peer Evaluation Form. A 5% deduction will apply if it is not submitted. 4© 2019, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology