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The computer field changes so fast that regardless of what you learn in this class some of it will be out of date shortly. The only way to stay current in regard to computers is to read and research constantly. To communicate what you have learned, you need to write. Reading, writing, and research are important in the "white-collar" workplace as well. This importance is reflected in this class by the class requirement of a written report(s). The reports I am asking for are short, between 3 and 6 pages. They need to be proofread by the Learning Center. (I am not a writing instructor.) This is to help you with your writing skills and technique. As with many things in life, practice helps, time on task helps, and assistance helps. Writing is no different.
Now some thing you should already know:
The reports must be original writing done for this class. The reports must be done with a word processor, and must be proof read. This must be done by the writing lab. All reference used must be cited completely. If a quote from someone else's work is used, it must be placed in quotation marks and given a complete citation. You may NOT paraphrase someone else's work and call it your own. Plagiarism is not acceptable. If you plagiarize or copy the work of others you will receive full negative credit for the report.
The Learning Center is located West Campus Santa Catalina building (C), second floor, north end in room C217 (Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM -- 8:00 PM, most Friday 8:00 AM -- 2:00 PM, and no Saturday or Sunday hours. Phone: 206-6819).
When you turn in your report attach the version of your report that was marked-up by the Learning Center to the back of your final document. This marked-up version is required.
I do NOT like binders. Staples are preferred. Thanks. The Learning Center will, in addition to marking up your draft document, date and sign the first page and initial all of the other pages. If they don't do this, please ask them to.
Please double space the draft of the report that you take to Learning Center. This will assist them in proofreading your report.
The length of the reports is expected to be between 3 and 6 pages, single spaced, 12 point type (NOT counting cover sheets). If your report is less than 3 pages you need to do more research and write more about your topic. Avoid excessive quotations. (Excessive quotations don't count as part of the reports length anyway.)
You are STRONGLY encouraged to turn your completed reports in early. Extra credit will be given if your report is at least a week early and well done. Failure to turn a report on time will result in the loss of 1% of your class grade per office day that it is late.
Reports must be turned in at West Campus, Rincon building, first floor, room H-112, Division Dean's Office. Reports are due prior to the close of the business day. If the door is shut, please slide your report under the door. Make sure my name (Louis Taber) is on the outside of your report. They are open Monday through Friday: 8:15 AM -- 4:45PM PM, Saturday & Sunday: none. If you do talk to someone when you turn your report in, please remind them to time-stamp the report.
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