Computer Hardware and Software Paper Grading Guide BIS/221 Version 4 Introduction to Computer Systems and Applications Copyright Copyright © 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Computer Hardware and Software Paper Grading Guide BIS/221r4` 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. 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 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 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. Met Partially Met Not Met Comments: 2 Computer Hardware and Software Paper Grading Guide BIS/221r4` Content • Met Partially Met Not Met Total Available Total Earned 7 #/7 Partially Met Not Met Total Available Total Earned 3 #/3 10 #/10 Comments: 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. Writing Guidelines Met 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. Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation. Assignment Total Additional comments: # Comments: 3