Computer Applications I Study Guide 3 Research Report

1. What is a multi-page document that usually contains several sub-topics of information related to one main topic? 1. What is a multi-page document that usually contains several sub-topics of information related to one main topic? A. a research report A. a research report

2. What style is used that dictates specific punctuation styles, abbreviation uses, headings, margins, and arrangement of text? 2. What style is used that dictates specific punctuation styles, abbreviation uses, headings, margins, and arrangement of text? A. MLA

3. What page of a research report includes the name of the document, writer’s name, teacher/professor’s name (optional), and date of publication? 3. What page of a research report includes the name of the document, writer’s name, teacher/professor’s name (optional), and date of publication? A. the title page A. the title page

4. Where is the title keyed? 4. Where is the title keyed? A. in the top left margin of the report.

5. Which page doesn’t have to have a header? A. A. The first page.

6. 6. How do you turn off a header from one page? A. A. Be on the second page; go to “Page setup” on the header toolbar; On the “Margins” tab, go to “Preview” and choose “From this point forward” in the drop-down window.

7. How is the body of a research report spaced? A. Double- space all lines A. Double- space all lines

8. Keyed immediately following a quote or referenced source in the body of a report, it includes the author’s name and page number as in this example: (Lowery 45) The complete reference is keyed in the works cited section of the report – this is called a: 8. Keyed immediately following a quote or referenced source in the body of a report, it includes the author’s name and page number as in this example: (Lowery 45) The complete reference is keyed in the works cited section of the report – this is called a: A. A parenthetical citation A. A parenthetical citation

9. Why are endnotes or footnotes used?  To clarify commentary.

10. What is indicated by a superscript within the report body and keyed after any punctuation in the reference to which it refers, keyed in single space, hanging indent format with a double space separating each additional entry, when these are used, they must be referenced separately on a notes page. A. endnotes and footnotes A. endnotes and footnotes

11. What are keyed on a separate page with the same margins as the report and used to accompany parenthetical citations? 11. What are keyed on a separate page with the same margins as the report and used to accompany parenthetical citations? A. works cited

12. What includes a header (last name, page number), keyed in hanging indent format and is double spaced Listed in alpha order by author’s last name A. works cited

13. What is keyed on separate page with the same margins as the report and is a list of resources and references when footnotes or endnotes are used? A. “Notes” page A. “Notes” page

14. How is a “notes” page formatted?  A. It Includes a header (last name, page number)  Label the page Notes and center the title at the top 2” margin of the page  Keyed in hanging indent format and double spaced  Listed in chronological order by superscript number

A. A.  Double space all entries  Key each element at the left margin  Set a right dot leader tab and key the corresponding page number in the right margin  Subtopics within a topic should be indented an additional.5 spaces from the left  Include a page number in Roman numeral format in the bottom center of each page  Single space multiple-line entries  Key entries in initial caps  Use a double or triple space before the appendix listing on the table of contents Name 5 formatting techniques used in creating a table of contents.

A. A. a news/press release document issued by an organization to emphasize specific information that it considers important? It is sent to members of the media and other stakeholders for the purpose of spreading the information to the public quickly. 16. What is a document issued by an organization to emphasize specific information that it considers important? It is sent to members of the media and other stakeholders for the purpose of spreading the information to the public quickly.

A. a news/press release A. a news/press release 17. The heading, For Immediate Release, or Press Release, Date, time, location (city) of event and a description of the event are components of what?

A. ### A. ### 18. What is keyed to indicate the close of the news/press release?

A. software support features A. software support features 19. What are the tools inherent in a software package that add efficiency and reduce unnecessary duplication of repetitive tasks in document processing.

A. MACROS A. MACROS 20. What are tools that allow a user to program repetitive tasks into the computer’s memory so that they can be quickly accomplished with the touch of a couple of keys that the user has selected?

A. track changes A. track changes 21. This is a feature used when editing documents that allows the user and other editors to view changes that have been made to the document.

A. search and replace A. search and replace 22. Whant is a feature that allows global edits to a document?

A. Styles are global formats for headings and other text within a document A. Styles are global formats for headings and other text within a document 23. What are “styles”?

A. format painter A. format painter 24. What is a feature that allows a user to copy the format of text to other areas in a document?

A. the thesaurus A. the thesaurus 25. What is a handy feature that provides alternative word choices in a document?

A. comments A. comments. 26. Name the feature used to add editorial remarks to a document.

A. Templates and Wizards A. Templates and Wizards 27. What are the features used to automate the creation of documents? One contains fields that are completed by the user; another uses a template and adds helpful prompts for the user.

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