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Microsoft PowerPoint Project #1

Create a “Top Ten” PowerPoint presentation. 

  1. Create a PowerPoint presentation with 11 slides. 
  1. Slide 1: Title slide, should include your name and the title of your project 
  1. Slides 2-11: These will list your top ten in descending order. Each slide should include: 
  • A title listing the ranking number and the item/person 
  • 3 bullet points (no paragraphs) about why you chose this specific item/person for this rank 
  • One picture  

Below is a list of possible topics (you may choose one or come up with your own: 

  • Video Games 
  • Cartoon Characters 
  • Actors 
  •  Board Games 
  • Sports 
  • Dresses at the Oscars 
  • Places in TN 
  • Websites 
  • Harry Potter/Twilight Characters 
  • Disney Characters 
  • Candies 
  • Athletes 
  • Cars 
  • Artists 
  • Books 
  • Designers 
  • Singers/Bands 
  • Movies 
  • TV Series 
  • College football programs 

Grading Scale: 

Title Slide – 5 points 

Slides 2-11 Bulleted Points – 10 points 

Slides 2-11 Pictures – 10 points 

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Microsoft Excel Assignment #1

For this project, we will be practicing creating and formatting worksheets and workbooks. Please create an Excel document and complete the instructions in the following document.

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Microsoft Word Capstone Project

This is the final project for the Microsoft Word Unit of this course. The majority of this project will be done in class on 2/19 and 2/21. It is designed to test students on a variety of skills learned over the past weeks. If any work is not finished by the end of class on 2/21, it should be completed at home and submitted via email or shared directly through Word to [email protected].

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Microsoft Word Assignment #4

For this project, we will be practicing using and editing a template in Microsoft Word.  

  1. To begin, select the “Business Event Flyer” template on Microsoft Word 
  2. Choose a business to make the brochure for. 
  3. Research that business, for this project you will need: 
    • Three facts or details about the business 
    • At least one quote from the business website 
    • One photo that relates to your business of choice 
  4. The business logo and address 
  5. Citation information 
  6. Create a flyer for an imaginary event for this business. Fill in the flyer with the information you have gathered, making sure to update all available areas.  
  7. Insert a page break, and create a works cited page in MLA format.  

 

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Microsoft Word Assignment #3

Microsoft Word Assignment #3: Draw a Comic Strip in Word 

 

Comic Strip Requirements: 

 

  1. Your comic must have 4 or more “boxes”  
  2. Your comic must include one or more characters and have dialogue 
  3. Be creative and use lots of shapes. Try to use a variety of different kinds of shapes to show the characters and their environment 
  4. Use at least one clip art picture to show the environment 

Instruction: 

Open a new file in Microsoft Word to begin your comic book project. Write the title of the comic and your name at the top of the page. 

 

Create the comic strip template you will use for your images and words. Use the "Drawing" function to draw a box the size you want. Then copy and paste to reproduce the box to form a strip.  

 

Insert pictures into your comic strip by clicking in the box where you want the image to appear, then select Insert – Picture – Search on Web. Search for your desired background or picture in the search bar, and filter to Clip Art only. 

 

Add drawings, text, and other details by right clicking in the desired box. Select “Draw” or “Edit Drawing” to access the range of options available. Once you have edited your box, you can exit the drawing popup and select the next box.  

 

Save your comic as “wordcomic_yourname” and print or share the file.   

 

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Microsoft Word Assignment #2 - Character Formatting

During class on Monday, January 29th, we will cover how to add and edit text in a variety of ways using Microsoft Word. Students will use the attached file to practice the different methods of editing text that we will learn this week. We will begin this assignment together in class, and it should be completed by Friday, February 2nd. 

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Microsoft Word Assignment #1

Students should complete the document that we began working on during class this week. 
 
The document should be formatted as follows:
  • The title should be in Times New Roman font, 20 pt, centered on the page. 
  • The two body paragraphs should be left aligned with 1/2-inch indentation.
  • The first paragraph should be in Times New Roman font, 12 pt, italicized. 
  • The second paragraph should be in Calibri font, 10 pt, bold.
The completed document should be shared with me through Word to [email protected].