21P3 Assignment powerpoint

BCIS1405 – Business Computer Applications © Houston Community College

Topic – 21P3 PowerPoint Chapter 3

Assignment Instructions

Last Changed: 8/20/2014

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This assignment contains two parts: i. A Myitlab Exam ii. A hands-on PowerPoint presentation that you will create on your PC and then upload into Eagle Online

based on the instructions listed below

Part 1: Read PowerPoint Chapter 3 and complete the hands-on exercises in your textbook and then complete the Myitlab Exam:

Login at http://www.myitlab.com and then do the following: o Click on Course Material tab heading o Click on the Powerpoint Folder o Click on the Powerpoint Chapter 3 Folder o Complete the PowerPoint Chapter 3 Skill-Based Exam (after you complete the training).

 There are no Learning Aids to Read, Watch, and Practice in the Exam. You have 7 attempts on each question, but you can only restart the Exam 3 times. The highest grade will be saved.

 Click Submit when you are finished (or Save for Later if you need to finish it at a later time).

o You may now Logout of MyitLab.

Part 2: A PowerPoint Presentation to be completed on your PC and zipped and uploaded in Eagle Online to be graded by your Professor:

Step Instructions Points

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VERIFY the assigned subject from your instructor [Read the Forum Messages area for our assigned topic or email your instructor]. Some rules to follow along with some suggestions:

o Do not use foul language (keep it clean) o Do not make sexual innuendoes o Keep it “G-rated” (something you could take kids to see) o Try to “teach” or “inform”

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Create a Lastname_Firstname_PPT folder. Create a new PowerPoint 2013 presentation, saving it in the above folder, make sure to name it: Lastname_Firstname_PPT_solution.pptx and remember, Lastname is your actual lastname, and Firstname is your actual firstname.

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Step Instructions Points

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3 Presentation should contain no less than 10 and no more than 20 slides. 2

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Use a template or a theme. For Templates: Click on File/New, and then you can select PowerPoint presentations and slides, Sample Templates, or you can enter a topic in the “Search Office.com for Templates” box to search for various templates (though that will also give you invitations, and all sorts of other things)

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Use at least 3 slide layout choices. You must use at least:

o 1-Title Slide (this is to be your first slide) o 1-Title and Content Slide o 1-Two Content Slide

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6

Follow the 7 x 7 rule (Page 858) for the most part (exceptions here and there are fine). 7 x 7 rule means do not exceed 7 words per line, and 7 lines per slide.

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7 Adjust font sizes and colors as appropriate. It should be easy to read. For example, do not use a yellow font on a white background.

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Add speaker notes to your first and second slides. Remember, this is why the 7x7 rule works. Use speaker notes when you want to convey more information than is on the slide. Print using Notes Pages, and then make sure and “talk” about “your notes” during your presentation!

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9 Using Graphics Effectively: Insert and resize (if necessary) at least 1 “Clip Art” and change the Picture Style of the clipart!

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10 Apply a transition to ALL slides. You can use the same transition on all slides, or a different transition for each slide.

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11 Insert a shape into a slide (First section of third chapter). 2

12 Enhance your shape by adding color and using a shape style. Now add text to your shape by adding a text box on the shape.

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13

Annotate the last slide (Contact Information) by circling your email address with a red pen. When you save your presentation, make sure and keep/save the annotations!

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Step Instructions Points

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14 Create a Table in at least 1 slide 4

15 Create a SmartArt on at least 1 slide

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The last slide of your presentation should be titled: “Contact Information”. This is a slide will give your audience information on how to get in contact with you at a later time, if necessary. Your NAME, Your PHONE, and EMAIL must be on this slide (Note: you can put a fake phone number and email if you like).

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17

Include (on all slides) a footer that includes:

 A fixed date of: 2/2/2222  A slide number  Footer text of: By: Firstname Lastname. Replace the word Lastname

with your last name and replace Firstname with your first name. For example, if your name is Tom Jones, then your footer text would be: By: Tom Jones.

Check the box so that it does not show on the title slide!

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18 Be sure to check the presentation for spelling errors. Save file (keeping annotations).

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Zip the Lastname_Firstname_PPT folder and submit the zip using the 21P3 Assignment UPLOAD link within Topic 23 in Eagle Online. Note: If you need to review how to upload a file into Eagle Online review the 03FM Assignment Instructions.

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Total Points 50