Overview
As you are developing your skills in Microsoft Word, you will practice creating a document to meet specific formatting requirements. But instead of being a document you look at once and never think about again, you are going to create a personal resource sheet - something that will be useful to you during your time and Strayer and beyond.
As mentioned earlier in the course, the best tools are not the most expensive ones, but the ones you will actually use — so make this one you will actually use!
Instructions
Using a Microsoft Word template, you will create a document containing helpful links, reminders, suggestions, and any other bits of information you might find helpful during your time at Strayer and beyond.
You will need to download the following Word document:CIS101 Wk7 Assignment Template.Download CIS101 Wk7 Assignment Template.
If you have any trouble downloading either Microsoft 365 or the Word template provided, please reach out to Tech Support using the provided contact information.
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There are two parts to this assignment: content requirements and formatting requirements.
Content Requirements
- For the content of your document, you will need to include each of the following:
At least one Strayer specific resource of your choosing: Describe what the resource is and two ways you might use it over time as a student.
Examples: iCampus, Canvas, Strayer Library. - At least two tips or features that you found helpful after selecting your specific resource (iCampus, Canvas, Strayer). Be sure to provide both the tip or feature and why it will be helpful to reference this information.
Examples: Strayer Writing Standards guidelines, notes on how to cite specific sources, reminders for how to access information. - At least two Strayer specific contacts including either phone numbers or emails of people you may need to contact frequently. Identify the name of the contact and what you would contact them for.
Examples: your success coach, a current instructor.
Formatting Requirements
For the formatting requirements, you should be sure that the content of your document contains each of the following formatting specifications:
Alignments
- Your Name and Date top left aligned.
- Center align the title "Strayer Resources" within the heading, bold, and adjust to Times New Roman 14-pt.
Text Formatting
- All text except the title (Strayer Resources) should be Times New Roman font 12pt.
- Remove all bracketed text placed in the provided template.
Lists
- At least one list of bulleted or numbered items.
Spacing
- Line spacing for the entire document should be set to 2.
Help with Saving Your Document
This document should be both saved and submitted as a Word document, which would have a file extension of .doc or .docx.
While a computer is ideal, if you are using a mobile device, we strongly recommend you use the Microsoft Word app.
If your mobile or other device automatically saves your Word document as a PDF, you will need to complete the following steps to save it as a Word document:
- Open the Microsoft Word app on your phone.
- Open the document you have worked on for this assignment.
- Access the save options by tapping the File tab or the More menu icon (three dots), usually found in the top-right corner.
- Select the Save As option.
- Choose where to save the document. Common options include:
- This Device or Phone for local storage.
- OneDrive, your cloud storage, for accessibility across devices and backup.
- Enter a suitable name for your document in the "File name" box.
- Tap the Save button to complete the process.
Be sure to review both the instructions and the grading rubric to ensure you have met all the requirements before submitting your document.
This assignment will assess the following CLO:
- Identify digital tools and techniques to increase your productivity.
| Week 7 Assignment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Document contains at least one Strayer-specific resource that is in a clearly labeled resource section, includes a description of the resource, and two ways you might use the resource over time as a student. | 25 to >22.5 pts Exemplary Document contains at least one Strayer-specific resource that meets each of the following requirements: 1- Clearly labels the resource section. 2- Describes the resource. 3-Explains two ways you might use the resource over time as a student.22.5 to >20 pts Competent Document includes at least one Strayer-specific resource that meets two of the following requirements: 1- Clearly labels the resource section. 2- Describes the resource. 3-Explains two ways you might use the resource over time as a student.20 to >17.5 pts Satisfactory Document includes at least one Strayer-specific resource that meets one of the following requirements: 1- Clearly labels the resource section. 2- Describes the resource. 3-Explains two ways you might use the resource over time as a student.17.5 to >15 pts Needs Improvement Document includes a resource, but it is not Strayer-specific. May or may not meet the following requirements: 1- Clearly labels the resource section. 2- Describes the resource. 3-Explains two ways you might use the resource over time as a student.15 to >0 pts Unacceptable Document does not include any resources. | / 25 pts |
Document includes at least two tips or features that would be helpful to reference, including the specifics of the tip or feature and why it would be helpful to reference this information. | 25 to >22.5 pts Exemplary Document includes at least two tips or features that would be helpful to reference. For each the following should be included: 1-The specifics of the tip or feature. 2-Why it would be helpful to reference this information.22.5 to >20 pts Competent Document includes at least two tips or features that would be helpful to reference, but only one of the following is included: 1-The specifics of the tip or feature. 2-Why it would be helpful to reference this information.20 to >17.5 pts Satisfactory Document includes only one tip or feature that would be helpful to reference. One or both of the following are included: 1-The specifics of the tip or feature. 2-Why it would be helpful to reference this information.17.5 to >15 pts Needs Improvement Document includes only one tip that would be helpful to reference. Does not include any of the following: 1-The specifics of the tip or feature. 2-Why it would be helpful to reference this information.15 to >0 pts Unacceptable Does not include any tips or features. | / 25 pts |
Document includes at least two Strayer-specific phone numbers or emails of people or offices you may need to contact frequently, and clearly identifies who or what the contact information belongs to, as well as the types of things the contact should be contacted about. | 25 to >22.5 pts Exemplary Document includes at least two Strayer-specific phone numbers or emails of people or offices you may need to contact frequently. The contacts include each of the following: 1- Clearly identifies who or what the contact information belongs to. 2-Identifies the types of things the contact should be contacted about.22.5 to >20 pts Competent Document includes at least two Strayer-specific phone numbers or emails of people or offices you may need to contact frequently. The contacts include one of the following: 1- Clearly identifies who or what the contact information belongs to. 2-Identifies the types of things the contact should be contacted about.20 to >17.5 pts Satisfactory Document includes only one Strayer-specific phone number or email of a person or office you may need to contact frequently. The contact includes each of the following: 1- Clearly identifies who or what the contact information belongs to. 2-Identifies the types of things the contact should be contacted about.17.5 to >15 pts Needs Improvement Document includes one or two contacts, but they are not Strayer-specific. The contact(s) may or may not include the following: 1- Clearly identifies who or what the contact information belongs to. 2-Identifies the types of things the contact should be contacted about.15 to >0 pts Unacceptable Document does not include any contacts. | / 25 pts |
Document contains each of the following formatting specifications: Your Name and Date top left aligned. Center align the title “Strayer Resources” within the heading, bold, and adjust to Times New Roman 14-pt. All text except the title (Strayer Resources) should be Times New Roman font 12pt. Remove all bracketed text placed in the provided template. At least one list of bulleted or numbered items. Line spacing for the entire document should be set to 2. | 30 to >25 pts Exemplary Document contains all 6 of the following formatting requirements: 1-Your Name and Date top left aligned. 2-Center align the title “Strayer Resources” within the heading, bold, and adjust to Times New Roman 14-pt. 3-All text except the title (Strayer Resources) should be Times New Roman font 12pt. 4-Removes all bracketed text placed in the provided template. 5-At least one list of bulleted or numbered items. 6-Line spacing for the entire document should be set to 2.25 to >20 pts Competent Document contains 5 of the following formatting requirements: 1-Your Name and Date top left aligned. 2-Center align the title “Strayer Resources” within the heading, bold, and adjust to Times New Roman 14-pt. 3-All text except the title (Strayer Resources) should be Times New Roman font 12pt. 4-Removes all bracketed text placed in the provided template. 5-At least one list of bulleted or numbered items. 6-Line spacing for the entire document should be set to 2.20 to >15 pts Satisfactory Document contains 4 of the following formatting requirements: 1-Your Name and Date top left aligned. 2-Center align the title “Strayer Resources” within the heading, bold, and adjust to Times New Roman 14-pt. 3-All text except the title (Strayer Resources) should be Times New Roman font 12pt. 4-Removes all bracketed text placed in the provided template. 5-At least one list of bulleted or numbered items. 6-Line spacing for the entire document should be set to 2.15 to >10 pts Needs Improvement Document contains 3-1 of the following formatting requirements: 1-Your Name and Date top left aligned. 2-Center align the title “Strayer Resources” within the heading, bold, and adjust to Times New Roman 14-pt. 3-All text except the title (Strayer Resources) should be Times New Roman font 12pt. 4-Removes all bracketed text placed in the provided template. 5-At least one list of bulleted or numbered items. 6-Line spacing for the entire document should be set to 2.10 to >0 pts Unacceptable Did not complete any of the formatting requirements. Submitted the template without addressing formatting. | / 30 pts |
Appropriate grammar, spelling, and punctuation. | 15 to >13.5 pts Exemplary There are 0-2 errors present.13.5 to >12 pts Competent There are 3-4 errors present.12 to >10.5 pts Satisfactory There are 5-6 errors present.10.5 to >9 pts Needs Improvement There are 7-8 errors present.9 to >0 pts Unacceptable There are more than 8 errors present. | / 15 pts |