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11/03/2009
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"Popular documentation style for research papers. "
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"Line spacing � the amount of vertical space between lines of text in a document. MLA requires that you double-space (DS) the entire paper."
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"A header is text that appears at the top of each page of a document."
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"A footer is text that appears at the bottom of each page of a document."
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"The four parts of the report identification are the student�s name, teacher�s name, course name, and date."
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"Report identification is typed at the top, left-aligned."
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"The report title is centered, a double-space after the report ID."
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"A template is a form with prewritten text used to prepare and format a document."
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"The Wizard asks several basic questions and then uses a template to prepare and format a document."
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"Style is a named group of formatting characteristics you can apply to text."
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"Superscript is a raised number or letter."
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"A footnote is an explanatory note at the bottom of the page, signaled by a note reference mark (superscript)."
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"An endnote is a footnote that is not inserted until the end of the document."
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"A style is a named group of formatting characteristics that you can apply to text."
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"A hanging indent causes every line of a paragraph except the first line to be indented 0.5.� The first line is left-aligned. Use the ruler or keyboard shortcut CTRL+T."
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"A hyperlink is a shortcut that allows a user to jump easily and quickly to another location in the same document or to other documents or Web pages."
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"Jumping is the process of following a hyperlink to its destination � visiting the actual link. "
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"Page numbers are inserted in the header. The format of page numbers in MLA is writer�s last name, followed by a space then insert page number. The student�s last name and page number is typed in the header of an MLA report."
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"Unbound Reports: Reports that are prepared without covers or binders, and are usually fastened together by a staple or paper clip."
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"Standard Margin - First Page: Side margins: 1�; Top margin: 2�; Bottom margin: about 1�; Page number: optional; bottom at center if used"
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"Standard Margin - Second and subsequent pages: Side margins: 1�; Top margin: 1�; Bottom margin: about 1�; Page number: top; right-aligned"
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"Internal Spacing: QS is left between the report title and the first line of the body. Multiple-line titles are DS. A DS is left above and below side headings and between paragraphs. Paragraphs may be SS or DS."
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"Page Numbers: The first page of an unbound report may or may not include a page number. On the second and subsequent pages, the page number should be right-aligned at the top of the page. "
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"Textual (Within Text) Citations: References used to give credit for quoted or paraphrased material"
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"Electronic References: References from the Internet"
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"Long Quotations: Quotations that are four lines or more"
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"Ellipsis: Used to indicate material omitted from a quotation"
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"Reference List: Qs between the heading and the first reference. References are listed alphabetically by authors� last names. SS each reference; DS between references. Hanging Indent - Begin first line of each reference at left margin; indent other lines at 0.5�.( keyboard shortcut is CTRL+T)."
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"Computer � an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory unit that can accept data (input), manipulate the data (process), produce information (output), and store the results (memory) for the future use."
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"Information processing cycle � input -> process -> output -> storage"
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"Data � is a collection of raw facts, figures, and symbols, such as numbers, words, images, video, and sounds given to a computer during the input operation"
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"Information � is data that is organized, meaningful, and useful."
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"Software � a detailed set of instructions that tells a computer exactly what to do."
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"Hardware � physical components of a computer that can be touched."
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"Input device � any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer (ex. keyboard, mouse, scanner, camera)."
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"Keyboard � is an input device that contains keys you press to enter data into the computer."
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"Mouse � is a pointing device that fits comfortably under the palm of your hand and controls the movement of the pointer on the screen."
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"CPU � the big box that contains the electronic circuits that cause processing to occur."
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"Output device � makes the information resulting from processing available to the user."
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"Printer � output device that produces a paper copy of the information on the computer screen."
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"Monitor � an output device similar to a television."
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"Storage � used to store instructions and data when they are not being used in memory."
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"Floppy disk � is a portable, inexpensive storage medium that consists if a thin, circular, flexible plastic disk with a magnetic coating enclosed in a square-shaped plastic shell."
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"Hard disk (hard drive) � consists of one or more rigid metal platters coated with a metal oxide material that allows data to be recorded magnetically on the surface of the platters."
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"Compact Disc (CD) � is a flat, round, portable, metal storage device."
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"CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable) � a compact disc that uses the same laser technology as audio CDs for recording music and other data; can only be used once."
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"CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) � an erasable compact disc you can write on multiple times."
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"DVD-ROM � (Digital Video Disc � ROM) � a very high capacity compact disc capable of storing from 4.7 gigabytes to 17 gigabytes."
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"RAM � (Random Access Memory) consists of electronic components that store data including numbers, letters of the alphabet, graphics, and sound. (Largest storage space)"
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"CD - ROM � (compact disc Read-Only Memory) � a compact disc that uses laser technology to record music and store text, graphics, and video; cannot be written to, erased, or changed."
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"bit � memory unit of information in a binary system (0-9)"
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"Byte � a basic measurement of computer storage. 8 bits"
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"Gigabyte � 1 billion bytes"
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"Megabyte � 1 million bytes "
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"Kilobyte � 1 thousand bytes "
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"Accuracy � freedom from errors"
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"GWAM � gross words a minute; measures the number of words typed in a minute."
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"Directory � list of files stored together on a disc."
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"File � information stored on a disc with assigned name."
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"DOS � stands for �Disk Operating System;� system software first used on a personal computer; created by Microsoft; replaced by Windows."
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"Windows � DOS-based program that replaced DOS commands with icons, pull-down menus, and pop-up dialog boxes as a means of receiving users� instructions."
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"System software � programs that control the operations of computer equipment (for example, WINDOWS, DOS)."
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"URL (Uniform Resource Locator) � the address of a web page (for example, www.nba.com)"
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"Web page � a document that contains text, graphics, sound, and/or video and is connected to other web documents."
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"Web site � a related collection of web pages"
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"Graphical User Interface � (GUI) � provides visual cues such as icons symbols to help the user. Each icon represents an application such as word processing, or a file or document where data is stored."
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1. Excel"
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"Powerful spreadsheet program that allows you to organize data, complete calculations, make decisions, graph data, develop professional looking reports, publish organized data to the Web, and access real-time data from Web sites."
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2. Electronic Spreadsheet"
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"Spreadsheet on the computer"
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3. Worksheet"
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"Found inside workbooks- sheets."
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4. Workbook"
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"Like a notebook."
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5. Cell"
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"The basic unit of a worksheet into which you enter data."
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6. Cell Address"
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"Location on a spreadsheet that names a specific cell"
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7. Cell Pointer"
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"A dark rectangle that indicates the cell you are working in"
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8. Title Bar"
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"Bar on which the title is located."
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9. Menu Bar"
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"Special toolbar that includes the menu names"
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10. Name Box"
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"A place where the active cell is displayed"
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11. Sheet Tabs"
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"Where each sheet name is displayed"
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12. Sheet Tab Scrolling Buttons"
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"Used to toggle through the sheets"
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13. Labels"
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"Descriptive text identifying rows"
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14. Values"
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"#�s, formulas or functions used in calculations"
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15. Truncated"
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"A label that is �cut� off"
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16. Range"
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"A group of adjacent cells"
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17. Mode Indicator"
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"A box located at the lower left corner of the status bar that informs you of the program status"
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18. Insertion Point"
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"I-Beam which appears in formula"
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19. Formulas"
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"Set of instructions you put on cell for numeric calculations"
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20. Arithmetic Operators"
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"*-multiply /-divide +-add --subtract"
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21. Cell Reference"
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"Coordinates of the intersection of a column and a row"
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22. Functions"
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"Pre-defined formulas providing shortcuts for commonly used calculations"
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23. Arguments"
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"Value, range of cells, or text in a macro function"
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24. Clipboard"
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"The clipboard is used to store items to be pasted."
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25. Relative Cell Reference"
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"Used to indicate a relative position in the worksheet"
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26. Fill Handle"
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"The small black square located in the lower-right corner of the heavy border around the active cell"
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27. Absolute Cell Reference"
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"Refers to a specific cell address even if moved"
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28. Formatting"
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"Appearance of text including color, font, attributes, and works"
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29. Point Size"
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"A single point is about 1/72 of one inch in height; used to measure text size"
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30. Font"
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"The style of the text"
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31. Attributes"
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"The styling features such as bold, italic, and underline"
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32. Conditional Formatting"
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"The format of a cell is based on its value or outcome of a formula"
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33. Chart Wizard"
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"Makes charts out of data entered in Excel"
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34. X-Axis"
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"Horizontal axis"
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35. Y-Axis"
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"Vertical axis"
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36. Tick Marks"
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"Notations of a scale of measure within a chart axis"
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37. Data Point"
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"Individual piece of data plotted in a chart"
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38. Data Maker"
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"Visible representation of a data point, such as a bar or pie slice"
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39. Data Series"
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"The selected range in a worksheet that Excel converts into a graphic and displays as a chart"
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40. Legend"
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"Used to show what different symbols or colors mean on a chart or graph"
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41. Gridlines"
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"The outline of a row, column, or cell; also called border"
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42. Landscape"
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"Printing a page who�s dimensions are 11� (horizontally) and 8 �� (vertically) "
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43. Column"
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"Vertical border"
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44. Row"
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"Horizontal border"
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45. Home"
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"Beginning of the document"
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46. Active Cell"
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"The cell that is selected or that you are currently working in"
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47. Marquee"
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"A moving border"
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48. Conditional Formatting"
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"The format of a cell is based on its value or outcome of a formula. Appears only when value in a cell meets requirements"
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Primary Key � a required field that makes each record unique. (The �key� looking icon; shows which field name is your unique identifier in a table; assigned in design view)."
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report view - organizes your data in a very clear and concise way (we will use the Wizard)."
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"Learn about relational databases in general - what it is, how it works. "
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"Understand when and why you would choose to use MS Access. "
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"Know basic terminology found within Access. "
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Object Name"
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"Access Tag"
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Table"
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"tbl"
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Form"
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"frm"
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Query"
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"qry"
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Report"
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"rpt"
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Macro"
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"mcr"
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"In your own words, define: "
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"database "
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"relational database "
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"field "
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"cell "
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"record "
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"table "
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"query "
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"forms "
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"reports "
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"object"
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"Why use a naming convention when creating database objects? "
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"Microsoft PowerPoint is a complete presentation graphics program that allows you to produce professional looking presentations."
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"A PowerPoint presentation also is called a slide show."
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"Additional PowerPoint features include the following: Word processing, Outlining, Charting, Drawing, Inserting multimedia, Web support, E-mailing, and Using Wizards"
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"A bulleted list is a list of paragraphs, each preceded by a bullet."
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"A bullet is a symbol such as a heavy dot (�) or other character that precedes text when the text warrants special emphasis."
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"The basic unit of a PowerPoint presentation is a slide."
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"A slide contains one or many objects, such as a title, text, graphics, tables, charts, and drawings."
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"The title slide�s purpose is to introduce the presentation to the audience."
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"A default setting is a particular value for a variable that PowerPoint assigns initially."
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"Attributes are the properties or characteristics of an object."
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"Landscape orientation is where the slide width is greater than its height.(10� X 7.5�)"
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"Portrait orientation is where the slide height is greater than its width.(7.6� X 10�)"
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"A view is the mode in which the presentation displays on the screen."
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"Normal View- displays three panes: the tabs pane with either the Outline tab or the Slides tab, the slide pane, and the notes pane."
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"Slide Sorter View- displays thumbnail versions of all slides in a presentation. You then can copy, cut, paste, or otherwise change the slide position to modify the presentation. Slide sorter view also is used to add timings, to select animated transitions, and to preview animations."
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"Slide Show View- displays the slides as an electronic presentation on the full screen of your computer�s monitor. Looking much like a slide projector display, you can see the effect of transitions, build effects, slide timings, and animations."
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"Placeholders are boxes that display when you create a new slide."
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"You type titles, body text, and bulleted lists in text placeholders."
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"You place graphic elements in chart placeholders, table placeholders, organizational chart placeholders, and clip art placeholders. "
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"A placeholder is considered an object, which is a single element of a slide."
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"Text areas are surrounded by a dotted outline"
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"A design template determines the color scheme, font and font size, and layout of a presentation."
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"When saving a presentation, the .ppt extension stands for PowerPoint. "
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"A black slide ends all slide shows unless the option setting is deselected."
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"Clicking the Next Slide button advances to the next slide in the presentation."
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"Clicking the Previous Slide button backs up to the slide preceding the current slide."
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"The slide indicator displays the number and title of the slide you are about to display."
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"The Slide Show button, located at the lower-left of the PowerPoint window above the status bar, allows you to display a presentation electronically using a computer."
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"Slide show view has a shortcut menu, called the Popup menu, that displays when you right-click a slide in slide show view."
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"Clicking the Next command moves to the next slide."
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"Clicking the Previous command moves to the previous slide."
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"Pointing to the Go command and then clicking Slide Navigator allows you to move to any slide in the presentation."
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"The End Show command on the Popup menu ends slide show view and returns to the same view as when you clicked the Slide Show button."
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"A printed version of the presentation is called a hard copy, or printout."
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