Introduction to Information Technology-

Problem: You are shopping for a new laptop and want to compare the prices of three laptops. You will compare laptops with similar specifications, but where the brands and/or models are different. Perform the following tasks:

Part 1: Create a worksheet that compares:

· Laptop Brand

· Laptop Model

· Screen size

· Screen Resolution

· CPU Model

· Memory RAM

· Total storage capacity

· Laptop price

· Costs to add an extended warranty

· Using the SUM function, calculate Total Cost for each laptop (price + warranty).

· Use the concepts and techniques presented in this module to calculate the average of laptop price and average cost of an extended warranty using the Average function.

· Format the spreadsheet to make it look sleek and professional

· Add a column chart to compare the different laptop costs.

Part 2: You made several decisions while creating the worksheet in this assignment: how to organize the data, how to display the text, which calculations to use, and which chart to use. What was your rationale behind each of these decisions?

Create a research paper using MLA Style about "The environmental impact of electronic waste (e-waste)". 

 

The document must be at least 3 pages long in MS Word format (docx) plus the Works Cited page (4 pages in total).

 

The document should answer the following questions:

Research on e-waste: Students would be required to gather information about the environmental impact of e-waste, including the hazardous materials present in electronic devices, the improper disposal methods, and the consequences of e-waste on ecosystems and human health.

 

Identify responsible e-waste management practices: Students would explore various strategies and practices for responsible e-waste management, such as recycling, refurbishing, or proper disposal methods. They would need to understand the importance of reducing e-waste generation and promoting circular economy principles.

 

Analyze current practices: Students would research and analyze the current practices of e-waste management in businesses or organizations. They would investigate whether these practices align with responsible e-waste management principles and identify any gaps or areas for improvement.

 

Propose solutions: Based on their research and analysis, students would propose solutions for businesses or organizations to adopt responsible e-waste management practices. They would outline specific steps and strategies that can be implemented.