Computer Hardware and Software Paper Due  Apr 03, 11:59 PM Not Submitted POINTS  10 Paper Objectives: Instructions Assignment Files Grading Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to understand what basic hardware and software components make up a computer. Students will research hardware components, operating system software, and application software to determine how they work together to process information. Students will use a word processing tool to demonstrate how to correctly format a paper in APA style using skills learned in readings and MindTap simulations. Assignment Steps Resources:  Internet search engine such as Google, Yahoo, or Bing Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory : Module 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory : Module 2: Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources MindTap: Week 1 Tutorials Create  a Microsoft ®  Word document saved under the following format: Lastname_Course#_W1.doc.  Research  computer hardware and software and how they work together to process user requests.  Develop  a 1,050-word summary describing the role of hardware components and operating system software on a computer:  Discuss what hardware components should be considered when deciding what applications to install.  Sum up the key utilities in operating system software allowing users to customize their desktop and keep their PC maintained and optimized. Include  the following in the summary:  Format paper using APA Guidelines found in the link  Writing and Style Guidelines (APA) for 100-299 classes on the lower right side of the Class Home page. Use what you learned in Word Modules 1 & 2 to insert in-text citations and references using APA style. Use the Word Bulleted feature to list basic hardware components and define their function. Insert a picture or image of your PC, or one that you found on the internet. Type the make and model of PC under the picture and apply Word features to bold and highlight.  Format  your assignment consistent with APA guidelines for 100-299 classes.  Individual Assignment: Computer Hardware and Software Paper Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is for students to understand what basic hardware and software components make up a computer. Students will research hardware components, operating system software, and application software to determine how they work together to process information. Students will use a word processing tool to demonstrate how to correctly format a paper in APA style using skills learned in readings and MindTap simulations. Resources Required · Internet search engine such as Google, Yahoo, or Bing · Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory : Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture Module 1 · Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory : Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources Module 2. · ...

1. Computer Hardware and Software Paper
Due
Apr 03, 11:59 PM
Not Submitted
POINTS
10
Paper
Objectives:
Instructions
Assignment Files
Grading
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to understand what basic
hardware and software components make up a computer.
Students will research hardware components, operating system
software, and application software to determine how they work
together to process information. Students will use a word
processing tool to demonstrate how to correctly format a paper
in APA style using skills learned in readings and MindTap
simulations.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
Internet search engine such as Google, Yahoo, or Bing
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory
: Module 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word

2. Document with a Picture
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory
: Module 2: Creating a Research Paper with References and
Sources
MindTap: Week 1 Tutorials
Create
a Microsoft
®
Word document saved under the following format:
Lastname_Course#_W1.doc.
Research
computer hardware and software and how they work together to
process user requests.
Develop
a 1,050-word summary describing the role of hardware
components and operating system software on a computer:
Discuss what hardware components should be considered when
deciding what applications to install.
Sum up the key utilities in operating system software allowing
users to customize their desktop and keep their PC maintained
and optimized.
Include
the following in the summary:
Format paper using APA Guidelines found in the link
Writing and Style Guidelines (APA)
for 100-299 classes on the lower right side of the Class Home
page.
Use what you learned in Word Modules 1 & 2 to insert in-text
citations and references using APA style.
Use the Word Bulleted feature to list basic hardware
components and define their function.
Insert a picture or image of your PC, or one that you found on
the internet. Type the make and model of PC under the picture
and apply Word features to bold and highlight.
Format
your assignment consistent with APA guidelines for 100-299

3. classes.
Individual Assignment:
Computer Hardware and Software Paper
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is for students to understand
what basic hardware and software components make up a
computer. Students will research hardware components,
operating system software, and application software to
determine how they work together to process information.
Students will use a word processing tool to demonstrate how to
correctly format a paper in APA style using skills learned in
readings and MindTap simulations.
Resources Required
·
Internet search engine such as Google, Yahoo, or Bing
·
Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory
: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a
Picture Module 1
·

4. Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory
: Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources
Module 2.
·
MindTap
:
Office Mix for Office 2016 and Windows 10: Essential
Concepts and Skills Module
·
MindTap:
Office Mix for Word, Module 2
·
MindTap:
Videos for Word, Modules 1 & 2
Grading Guide
Content
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
Created
a Microsoft® Word® document saved under the following
format: Lastname_Course#_W1.doc.
Developed
a 1,050-word summary describing the roles of hardware and

5. software on a computer:
·
Discuss what hardware components should be considered when
deciding what applications to install.
·
Sum up the key utilities in operating system software allowing
users to customize their desktop and keep their PC maintained
and optimized.
Included the following in the summary:
Use what you learned in Word Modules 1 & 2 to insert in-text
citations and references using APA style.
Use the Word Bulleted feature to list basic hardware
components and define their function.
Insert a picture or image of your PC, or one that you found on
the internet. Type the make and model of PC under the picture
and apply Word features to bold and highlight.
Total Available

6. Total Earned
7
#/7
Writing Guidelines
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page,
and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting
guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Research must be properly recognized with in-text citations and
a reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and
maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

7. Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and
punctuation.
Total Available
Total Earned
3
#/3
Assignment Total
#
10
#/10
Additional comments: