Computer Hardware and Software Paper
Paper
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Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to understand what basic hardware and software components make up a computer. Students will research hardware components operating system software and application software to determine how they work together to process information. Students will use a word processing tool to demonstrate how to correctly format a paper in APA style using skills learned in readings and MindTap simulations.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
Createa MicrosoftWord document saved under the following format: Lastname_Course#_W1.doc.
Researchcomputer hardware and software and how they work together to process user requests.
Developa 1050-word summary describing the role of hardware components and operating system software on a computer:
Includethe following in the summary:
Formatyour assignment consistent with APA guidelines for 100-299 classes.
Individual Assignment: Computer Hardware and Software Paper
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is for students to understand what basic hardware and software components make up a computer. Students will research hardware components operating system software and application software to determine how they work together to process information. Students will use a word processing tool to demonstrate how to correctly format a paper in APA style using skills learned in readings and MindTap simulations.
Resources Required
Internet search engine such as Google Yahoo or Bing
Microsoft Office 365 Office 2016: Introductory: Creating Formatting and Editing a Word Document with a Picture Module 1
Microsoft Office 365 Office 2016: Introductory: Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources Module 2.
MindTap: Office Mix for Office 2016 and Windows 10: Essential Concepts and Skills Module
MindTap:Office Mix for Word Module 2
MindTap: Videos for Word Modules 1 & 2
Grading Guide
Content
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
Created a Microsoft Word document saved under the following format: Lastname_Course#_W1.doc.
Developed a 1050-word summary describing the roles of hardware and software on a computer:
Discuss what hardware components should be considered when deciding what applications to install.
Sum up the key utilities in operating system software allowing users to customize their desktop and keep their PC maintained and optimized.
Included the following in the summary:
Total Available
Total Earned
7
#/7
Writing Guidelines
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
The paperincluding tables and graphs headings title page and reference pageis consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Research must be properly recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete clear and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
Total Available
Total Earned
3
#/3
Assignment Total
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10
#/10
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