CSCI 1300





Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 131.194.71.230

Objectives

Be able to format and edit text (columns, margins, paragraphs, drop caps, text boxes, spelling and grammar checking, Format Painter)
Be able to download resources from an online site
Be able to properly cite resources in a document
Be able to upload completed files within TLearn

Class Activities

  1. Reading Quiz - Chapters 1 - 3. Quiz will be taken in TLearn.
  2. Using the formatting tools, format a text file into a news article about Olives. Citation Machine will be used to cite an online reference used in the document. Instructor will demonstrate and students will follow the instructions using. Click on the image to see the final result.
  3. Using Format Painter, copy and apply text and paragraph formatting. Instructor will demonstrate and students will follow the instructions. Click on the image to see the final result.
  4. The Word files needed for these activities can be retrieved from Tlearn.
  5. Completed documents must be uploaded to TLearn during class.

Hands-on Assignments

Assignments may be started in class, but finished and submitted by the due date. No late assignments will be accepted.

Assignment 06: Blog Entry (Daily Assignment)
Due Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by midnight.
Requirements: Refer to TLearn
Method: Post to your Blog & sent e-mail to your TA by deadline.
Assignment 07: Etiquette Flyer (Project Assignment)
Due Date: Friday, September 26, 2008 by midnight.
Requirements: Refer to TLearn
Method: Upload to TLearn

Reading Assignments

Students are responsible for outside reading and information from the list below. If a reading is recommended, it wil be preceded by ***

  1. Read Chapter 4 in your textbook. This assignment needs to be complete no later than Thursday, October 2, 2008.