Number 6a
Assignment Instructions
Instructions:
Examine the architecture and configurations of computing systems by writing a brief paper describing your ideal personal computer. State your main use of the computer. For example, the following may be some of the main reason(s) you need a computer: Internet, word processing, email, graphics, or multimedia. Make sure you describe a workable computer! Include all the hardware components and software you will need to be completely functional. NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features--PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES. Your paper should be at least a page long. Use the special feature buyers guide as a reference or any of the following links: www.tigerdirect.com , www.compusa.com , and www.mysuperpc.com/.
Submission Instructions: Submit your configured computer paper in this area.
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Grading Rubric
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Assessment Rubric |
Exemplary |
Accomplished |
Developing |
Beginning |
Points Available |
Points Earned |
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· Identify the computer purpose or use (NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features--PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES.) |
Student effectivelycompleted the assignment. |
Student partiallycompleted the assignment. |
The student providedlimited and meaninglesssubstance completing the assignment. |
Student failed to complete the assignment. |
20 |
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· Identify the computer hardware components needed to make your computer operational (NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features--PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES.). |
Student effectivelycompleted the assignment. |
Student partiallycompleted the assignment. |
The student providedlimited and meaninglesssubstance completing the assignment. |
Student failed to complete the assignment. |
20 |
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· Identify the computer system software needed to make your computer operational (NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features--PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES.). |
Student effectivelycompleted the assignment. |
Student partiallycompleted the assignment. |
The student providedlimited and meaninglesssubstance completing the assignment. |
Student failed to complete the assignment. |
20 |
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· Identify the application software needed to make your computer operational (NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features--PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES.) |
Student effectivelycompleted the assignment. |
Student partiallycompleted the assignment. |
The student providedlimited and meaninglesssubstance completing the assignment. |
Student failed to complete the assignment. |
20 |
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· Identify the computer peripherals needed to make your computer operational (NOTE: This paper is a narrative with explanation of why you are selecting different features--PLEASE DO NOT JUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPUTER FEATURES.). |
Student effectivelycompleted the assignment. |
Student partiallycompleted the assignment. |
The student providedlimited and meaninglesssubstance completing the assignment. |
Student failed to complete the assignment. |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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