The requirements for this assignment are listed below. They are also in the attached file so you can download and save for reference. Additionally, this paper will be graded with a 'rubric'. A rubric...

The requirements for this assignment are listed below. They are also in the attached file so you can download and save for reference. Additionally, this paper will be graded with a 'rubric'. A rubric details what the instructor is looking for when grading. You should review the rubric both before and after you write your first draft of the paper to make sure you meet all criteria. The points are biased toward skills you should have learned within this semester.

Requirements:BUAD112 Writing Assignment Reqs.docx

Full Rubric:BUAD112 Writing Research Paper Rubric.docx

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COMPUTERS FOR BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT, BUAD 112

Course Materials

Introduction:

This assignment is a research/writing assignment. It is not a whole “research paper”. The objective is your ability to use and demonstrate your new Word 2016 skills to prepare a paper in MLA format, and, for you to also learn a little about devices, software, hardware, or people in the world of computers. The research is minimal.

This project is the basis of your semester-end presentation. If you do not do this, you cannot do that. (This assignment is worth 40 points; the presentation based on it will be worth 35)

Please read the requirements carefully. Clarification questions should be asked in class.

Requirements:

1. Using the Computer Concepts textbook, a topic needs to be selected. All topics must come from the Computer Concepts book and be approved by the instructor. No duplicates are allowed. A sign-up sheet will be used in class. You will need to submit both the Topic and the page numbers it is covered in the text.

1. Using the College’s resources, (online or physical) find 1 (one) article or source of information about your topic. Document the information. Your source must be current, no older than 2013.

1. You must document the material used, or your assignmentwill notbe accepted.

1. If you use a book or other printed source, make copies of the pages used.


2. A working web link will be accepted, but it must work, and it must go to your specific source.

• No exceptionswill be made on this requirement.

1. Note thatWikipediais not a valid academic source, and papers citing it will not be accepted.

1. Write an Introductory paragraph that is about 50 words, explaining your topic in a general sense.

1. Then a summary of the information presented in the textbook. What do you hope to learn? Or, are you hoping to share a particular piece of information with the class? Why did you select this topic?

1. Based on your understanding of the material presented in the information you found from yourone source:




1. Write at least two (2) paragraphs that are each about one hundred (100) words long explaining the material.

1. Write a fifth paragraph, about 100 words, giving your feedback to this information to summarize and conclude your paper.

1. How do you feel about this?


2. Did you learn what you hoped to learn?


3. Had you heard about this topic before?


4. Did your topic relate to something learned in another course?

1. Source evaluation:

1. Write one more paragraph, or prepare a table, evaluating the source you found on your own.


2. See pages 108 - 109 of the Computer Concepts text book.


3. Address all five criteria; Authority, Bias, Relevance, Audience, and Links.

1. All work must be word processed with the following standard (MLA format):

1. 
   MLA Style is selectedin the References Ribbon of Word 2016.


2. Sources are documented in the“sources”of the References ribbon.

1. Computer Concepts


2. The article/source you found

1. Double-space all lines of text using the double space option.


2. Turn off the “space after paragraph” option, or select the “No Spacing” style.


3. Insert your last name and page number in the top-right header.


4. Create a Title Block by:

1. Writing your name in the top left-hand corner


2. Write my name under your name.

• Write BUAD112 under my name.

1. Write the due date of this assignment under BUAD112

1. Center the title of your topic.


2. Use the “First Line Indent” to indent your paragraphs. (no “tab”)


3. 
   Generateand format the Works Cited page from your sources.


4. Write the total number of words at the end of your document.

1. The assignmentshould not exceed 800 words, including Works Cited.

1. Save your work and then submit using the link in Canvas. No, you do not need to print.