MS EXCEL Spreadsheet Assignment

Due Date: 7/17/2013 CST

Library Research Assignment

Future of Computers

 You saw how differently data can be structured, from a report format that is easy to understand and pleasing to the eye, to the unappealing, redundant, tabular raw data format that is necessary for the computer to use.

Write at least 2 paragraphs (4-6 sentences for each)that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas

Ø  Identify an example of a business related report created with MS Excel.

Ø  Attach a sample of the report in an MS Excel file.

Ø   Describe the purpose of this report.

Ø  Highlight and explain at least 3 capabilities of MS Excel used in this report.

Ø   In your explanation, you may highlight cells containing formulas or functions within your report and describe how the formula is built or the function is used. You may also explain capabilities that are activated in the ribbons that are used to format the report.

Ø  Focus on using the language of MS Excel as described in the course to highlight features, functions and formulas used in your sample report.

Ø  Use proper referencing to document the sources used in this discussion. You may use the textbook, tutorials and outside references (including a report that you may use in your own work) to support your report selection and descriptions of key MS Excel capabilities.

Ø  Be sure to use at least one properly APA cited reference.