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Page 1 of 7CSIT 101 TERM PROJECT Fall 2014SCENARIO This coming academic year, you
and your family will be hosting an exchange student from another country. You have
decided to create a guide for your family. Your guide will provide an overview of the
exchange student’ s home country allowing your family to gain a better understanding of
the exchange student’ s culture and lifestyle.ASSIGNMENTPart 1:Pick a country to research
from the list below.*Countries:Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, England, France,
Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico,
Morocco, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan and
Vietnam.*Students may select a country not on this list but it must be approved by the
course instructor.Part 2:Use the Internet and library databases to gather information.
Summarize clearly and concisely the information in your own words. Use at least five
resources (see resource page). Include at least ten topics, from the list below.TOPICS:Guide
questions. (Do not limit your research to these questions only.)Immunization
RequirementsWhat is required? Common illnesses and diseases?Internet & TechnologyIs
user content censored? Is it safe to visit these sites, research, and download content? What
population of the country uses the internet? How common are cellphones? Do they access
the internet?Health CareCost of health care, Private or Government run system.Exchange
RateCurrency value versus the America dollarReligionDominant religion, acceptance of
different religious views.Government Structure/LeadershipDoes Free speech exist? Do they
live in a democracy? Does 911 exist? What is the role of the police, the
military?ClimateWhat is the average temperature during each season? Does it snow? Is
there a rainy season?Education StructureIs education free, how long is it free, does
everyone participate, are there academic choices, open admissions?Page 2 of 7Greetings
and CourtesiesHow do people greet one another? Where are the rest rooms- are they
divided by gender? How are people introduced to each other? Do they shake hands or
kiss?Clothing – Appropriate DressWhat do people wear? What is the expectation in public?
What is not acceptable?EtiquetteCustoms, traditions, a person’ s role in a social situation.
Table manners – are elbows allowed on the table?Typical Daily Structure – School times,
Meal timesAre meal times established? Is there a mid-day break? Who cooks? Is there a
typical large meal, a family meal?National Holidays – How are they celebratedWhat is
valued differently than the United States? What are the customs associated with holidays?
How are holidays viewed?TransportationHow do people travel, commute? Does everyone
own a car? Can everyone freely drive?HousingWhat is the expense of housing? Who lives in

2. a common family home? How many people to a room? Are there extended family members?
How is child care handled?Cost of LivingWhat is the average salary? What is the household
income compared to the US? Do both parents work? Do kids work and at what age? What
are taxes like? What services are provided by the government? What transportation cost is
associated with owning a car?Part 3: Prepare a presentation with narration. You are
encouraged to use one of the following cloud based web applications, instead of using
Microsoft PowerPoint.PreziCombines whiteboards and slidesPowtoon Create animated
videos and presentationsPresent.meAllows users to record and share their
presentationsEmpressrCreates high quality online slideshowsAll presentations must:Have a
minimum of 12 slides (maximum of 16) including a single cover slide and a citation page.
The presentation should run from 3-5 minutes. Presentations may not exceed 5 minutes.
Presentations must include citations in MLA format.Page 3 of 7Part 4: Create a professional
looking budget in Microsoft Excel that displays:1. How much it will cost the exchange
student to come to the United States.a. Airfare (must be cited)b. Health Insurance (must be
cited)2. Associated living expenses. (Assuming that your host student is living with you and
there is no housing cost such as rent.)a. Foodb. Entertainmentc. Transportationd. Clothinge.
Miscellaneous expenses3. Cost associated with attending CCBC for the fall and spring
semesters (15 credits per semester). (must be cited)4. Include citations for this research in
MLA format. Steps 1 a, 1 b and 3 must be cited.Spreadsheet should include usage of the
following: Templates will not be accepted!1. Formatting and Styles, i.e. currency, shading,
etc2. A calculation using a formula with an absolute reference3. Usage of the SUM,
AVERAGE, MIN and MAX functions4. Creation of a chart to logically represent the budget –
use the best type of chart for the data you are representing. Not all charts will represent
your data the same way. Include chart on same tab.5. Merge and Center the title6. Create
Header (left: use current date feature, right section: Your name)7. Rename tab sheet8.
Columns and Rows should not be skipped after title9. Print Preview – one page
onlySubmission InstructionsStudents will be submitting the budget created in Microsoft
Excel in Blackboard and a link to the Presentation. All budgets and presentations must
include citations in MLA format. When applicable, this includes citations for graphics. Files
will be submitted electronically.Page 4 of 7Grading
RubricTaskPointsPresentationPresentation must include a minimum of 12 slides, maximum
of 16 slides? Content on 12 slides including images. (10 topics including cover)
…………………………………………………………………………………….. 25? Include presentation features
(transitions, theme) ………………..5? Narration: clear (3 – 5 minutes) ………………………………………..
10? Citations (MLA) ………………………………………………………………. 10? Link to presentation
submitted in Blackboard50Microsoft Excel? Organization: columns and rows not skipped
after title ………..3? Formatting and Styles, i.e. currency, shading, etc …………………2? Expenses:?
airfare ……………………………………………………………………….4? health insurance
…………………………………………………………4? living expenses …………………………………………………………..4?
tuition ………………………………………………………………………3? Functions:? SUM
………………………………………………………………………….2? AVERAGE
…………………………………………………………………..2? MIN
…………………………………………………………………………..2? MAX

3. ………………………………………………………………………….2? Formula including an absolute reference
…………………………….4? Chart (best choice to display data, include title, legend) ……….6? Merge
and center title ………………………………………………………2? Header (Left: current date / Right: your
name) ……………………2? Rename sheet tab …………………………………………………………….1? Fit on one
page ………………………………………………………………..2? Citations
………………………………………………………………………….550Submission:From Blackboard, click on
Assignments, select Term Project, upload Excel spreadsheet, provide Link to presentation,
Click submitTotal100Page 5 of 7Suggested ResourcesCSIT 101—
Technology and
Information SystemsCCBC Libraries:? From CCBC Homepage, point to Current Students tab,
click Libraries.? Click Research Guides tabThe Guide contains information about finding
books, research articles and great websites.? Choose the Countries and Culture Guide:
http://libraryguides.ccbcmd.edu/countriesThis guide will help you find resources about
countries and their cultures.Books:The following reference sources include many different
countries:? CIA World Factbook Call Number: ebook G123 .U56a 2009? Philip’ s World
Factbook Call Number: ebook G123 .L94 2008? Countries and Their Cultures Call Number:
ebook GN307 .C681 2003 and Ref. GN307 .C68 2001? The Greenwood Encyclopedia of
World Popular Culture Call Number: ebook HM621 .G74 2007? Worldmark Encyclopedia of
the Nations Timothy L. Gail; Derek M. Gleason; Kimberley A. McGrath Call Number: ebook
G63 .W671 2012 and Ref. G63 .W67 2012? A Guide to Countries of the World Call Number:
Ref. G103.5 .S68 2007Page 6 of 7? Encyclopedia of the World’ s Nations and Cultures Call
Number: Ref. G63 .K874 2007? Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life Call
Number: Ref. GN307 .W67 2009Research or Article DatabasesResearch databases are the
best way to find information for your assignments. They contain thousands of full text
magazine, journals and newspaper articles and can be about a specific subject or can be
good to start general research on a topic. The CCBC Library subscribes to many databases.
Click the Articles tab; you will see all the databases which contain information about
countries or cultures. These databases are available on or off campus. If you are off campus
you will need your username and a password to login. It is the same login as
Blackboard.Articles: Databases:All of these databases contain information about countries
or cultures. Choose the database that best matches the type of information you need.?
Global Road Warrior Search countries and their cultures. Click on the map or select a
country in the pull down menu. Includes information on countries for the business
traveler.? Britannica Country Comparison Compare your country (maps, flags, statistics, and
events) to another to get the information on your country OR click on World Atlas on the
left side of the screen, select a country by using the search box at the top.? Gale Virtual
Reference E-books On the left hand side of the screen, select Nation and World under
Subjects. Click on the title of either book. Enter your country in the search box on the left.?
Credo Reference E-books Under the Credo Reference Logo, on the top, left-hand side of the
page, click on Find Topic Pages. Put your country in the search box. The first hit in the
search results should say above it Topic Pages.? Business Source Premier Articles from
business journals covering management, economics, finance, andPage 7 of 7company
profiles. Under the search box, on the right, click on Country Reports. In the search box, put
the name of your country.? ProQuest Newsstand Thousands of national and international

4. newspapers including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor,
Washington Post, and Baltimore Sun.Suggested Websites:? BBC News World Edition:
Country Profiles http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm Profiles provide
an “ instant guide” to news, history, politics, event timelines, and economic background of
world countries.? CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-
world-factbook/ Provides information on the history, people, government, economy,
geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.? Countries
of the World http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html Basic facts about all of the
countries of the world. Entries include a map; flag; official name; current ruler; land area;
population; capital; largest cities; monetary unit; languages; ethnicity/race; religions;
literacy rate; economy; government; and history. From Infoplease.? Department of State
Background Notes http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/ Background Notes include facts
about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign
relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.?
Kwintessential International Etiquette Guide
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/country-profiles.html Country Profiles –
Global Guide to Culture, Customs and Etiquette. Understanding other people’ s languages,
cultures, etiquettes and taboos is of great value to the traveler or visiting business person.