Computer Technology Essay Assignment

Please select only one on the topics below

FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS

· Double-spaced (including the reference page)

· 1-inch Margins

· 12 point professional font ( Times New Roman)

· Headers including paper title and page number (except on title page

· Manage your sources using Word's Reference tools. 

· Use styles for the section headings, captions, body text, etc. 

· Include main and side headings. 

· Main headings are centered headings. Examples of main headings are the Introduction and the Conclusion. You will decide what the specific headings for the body are, depending on your individual topic. 

· Use Heading 1 style for the main heading and Heading 2 for side headings

CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum of 1600 words, maximum 1700 words.Excluding table of contents, cover, and bibliographical pages

· Title Page (title page must be APA formatted).

PAPER REQUIREMENTS

· Table of Contents that is automatically generated

· Introduction - must contain detailed background information, develops a significant and compelling position, and gives a clear explanation or definition of the problem.  A clear, engaging thesis (topic sentence) directs the reader toward the point of the paper. State the benefits or advantages and relevance of your topic.

· Body

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· Paragraphs fully support the thesis with well-developed/ relevant examples, details, and quotes (where appropriate). The writer’s insight, analysis, and/or interpretations are relevant and enhance the explanation of the content.

· Paper is clear and focused, demonstrates original thought/reflection/insight.

· Contains an Excel Chart - Include a custom chart from an Excel Spreadsheet as an embedded object. The information on the chart must relate to your topic.

· Contains a PowerPoint Slide - Include a custom slide from a PowerPoint presentation as an embedded object. The slide content must be relevant to your topic.

· Conclusion -  wraps up/gives closure to the main point of the paper, and goes beyond restating the thesis/introduction

· All information used must be in your own words unless using a direct quote. In other words, do not copy and paste information directly from your sources into the paper.

· List of Reference Page – must be properly APA formatted

· Include and cite at least 6 professional sources (at least two sources must be peer-reviewed Journal articles or scholarly sources). Clarification 1: Do not use Wikipedia or Web sites that have updated postings with no authors. You are strongly encouraged to use the UMUC library's electronic database.

· Generate your Reference list using Word’s Reference tools. Please note that all sources in the Reference list must also be cited in the body of the text.