Objective: Students will use Microsoft Word Formating Tools to create an essay publication using proper layout techniques by reflecting on a scholarly article.
DO NOW: TYPING.COM 3 minute typing test
Answer the question below when you are done with your typing excercise.
Activity 1:
READ AND SUMMARIZE.
Step 1. Choose ONE of the following articles to read.
Step 2. Open Microsoft Word and write a 50 word summary of the article. Make sure to write your name and class first. It must contain facts from the article so read the article carefully and write your summary in your own words. QUOTES DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS YOUR 50 WORDS (click here to open Microsoft Word document with the required info). Step 3. Save your document in My Documents folder (name the file "Summary") and don't forget to upload it your Dropbox Step 4. Submit your summary . The summary will NOT be graded but will count as participation. |
SUBMIT WORK HERE |
Activity 2:
Now try it this way...
Step 1. Open and read one of the articles from below and click Essay Map.com.
Step 3. When you finish, select SAVE FINAL and name the file Summary2.PDF Step 4. You just created an OUTLINE for an essay. Save it on the My Documents folder or use your Dropbox Step 5. Submit the PDF. |
Submit Summary 2 Here |
Activity 3: REAL CHALLENGE
The practice summary, you have conducted what is called "Internet Research". You read an online article, thought about it and summarized it. Your report might have been a challenge but the important thing is that you learned the process.
The articles:
What will you submit? Your completed essay will look like this... Your final essay should look like this example. Your essay must have the following:
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