Assignment Details
Review the learning material and respond to the following prompts in your main discussion post. Be sure to support your opinion with learning materials or external resources.
Word processing applications, presentation software, and spreadsheets are often called “office suite” software because they’re commonly used in the professional world for tasks like creating documents, organizing data, and delivering presentations. However, as pointed out throughout the TriSuccess readings this week, these programs aren’t just for work or school—they can be incredibly useful in your personal life too! Whether you’re managing budgets, drafting letters, planning trips, or designing invitations, office suite software offers great tools for a wide range of personal projects. It’s perfect for staying organized and getting creative with everyday tasks.
Instructions
- Discuss at least two things you could create with word processing, presentation, or spreadsheet software that would be helpful in your personal or professional life. This could be anything from letters to lists, budgets, databases, trackers, itineraries, posters, or photo slideshows, but feel free to think of other possibilities.
- Describe your creation, its purpose, and how it would benefit you. Then, explain which program you would use (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs) and why it’s the most suitable for the task.
When responding to classmates, consider making suggestions on other program features or approaches they could use to enhance their document.
INSTRUCTIONS
Make your initial post by starting a NEW thread within 6 days of the beginning of each module.
A substantial initial post is at least 200 words and thoroughly addresses the discussion questions. Support your opinion with learning materials or external sources.
Respond to at least two classmates on different days by hitting reply in their original thread. Support your opinion with learning materials or external sources.
A response to a classmate is 100 or more words (no simple agreements or disagreements).
There are no late penalties for this assignment. Please note that all work must be completed by the last day of class.
Discussion Requirements
In your own words, answer this module's discussion questions in a main post, and respond to at least two classmates’ posts. Your responses should go beyond surface-level comments and demonstrate thoughtful engagement with your peers' ideas.
Minimum Required Word Counts:
Undergraduate | Masters | Doctoral | Video DBs | |
Initial Post Word Count | 200 words | 250 words | 300 words | 3- to 5-minute video |
Response Post Word Count | 100 words | 150 words | 200 words | Per Degree-Level Expectations |
Assignment Details
- Main Post: Respond fully to the discussion question. Be sure to communicate your thoughts clearly and connect your ideas to course concepts or personal experiences where applicable.
- Responses to Classmates: Respond to at least two classmates. Each response should be detailed and contribute meaningfully to the conversation. Avoid brief replies like “I agree” or “Nice post.”
- Use of Learning Resources: At least one of your posts (either the main post or a response) should reference course learning resources and/or peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- Posting on Multiple Days: Your posts must be made on at least two different days of the module to encourage ongoing participation.
- Main Post Due no later than the First Saturday of the module by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
- Response Posts Due: no later than end of module by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
There are no late penalties for this assignment. Please note that all work must be completed by the last day of class.