Page 2 - Computer Basics- Student Textbook

Contents

Study Section 1: The Basics of a Computer.................................................................................................................... 2

Study Section 2: Using a Computer ............................................................................................................................. 10
Study Section 3: Navigating the Computer and Software .......................................................................................... 17

Study Section 4: Computers and the Internet ............................................................................................................. 23
Study Section 5: Basic Principles of Word Processing. ................................................................................................ 32

Study Section 6: Microsoft Word - continued ............................................................................................................. 40

Study Section 7: Basic Principles in Creating Spreadsheets ......................................................................................... 46
Study Section 8: Microsoft Excel - continued .............................................................................................................. 53

Study Section 9: Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Visuals ................................................................................. 61
Study Section 10: Ten Easy Ways to Make any Presentation Awesome ..................................................................... 71

Study Section 11: Basic Research Principles ............................................................................................................... 79
Study Section 12: Reading for Research ...................................................................................................................... 87

Study Section 13: The temptation of Giving your Research a Twist from Reality ....................................................... 94
Study Section 14: Writing a Research Paper - continued .......................................................................................... 102

Study Section 15: An Example of a Research Paper ................................................................................................... 110

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