BIS/221

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEMS

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BIS 221 Week 1 Computer Purchase Paper

Create a Microsoft® Word® document saved under the following format: Lastname_Course#_W1.doc

Research three different brands of computers using an Internet search engine (e.g. Google™, Bing™, Yahoo™, etc.).

Research the benefits of information systems in the work environment.

Write a 350- to 700-word summary describing the features of the different computers such as memory, processor, monitor/screen size, operating system, etc. In the summary include the following:

• Comparison of the price
• Bulleted list of the features that are most important to you in the computer description
• An image of the computers
• URL/Internet address for the computers
• Bold, underline, and add italics to the price of each computer
• Highlight the name of each computer

Write a one paragraph recommendation in which you recommend the computer you would purchase based on your research. This is in addition to the summary.

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Follow APA Guidelines

BIS 221 Week 2 Ethics and Privacy in Information Security

Resources: Week 2 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion

Write a 350-word summary of the Learning Team Collaborative Discussion including your own personal views on ethics and privacy as they relate to information security.

Save the Microsoft® Word® document saved under the following format: Lastname_EthicsPrivacy_W2.doc

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Follow APA Guidelines

BIS 221 Week 2 Information Systems and Security

Research the importance of information systems and information security in the work environment.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary of your research findings using Microsoft® Word®  Memo Template. Include the following  in your summary using the features of Microsoft Word:

• Headers, footers, and page numbers
• Watermark document as “Draft”
• A Microsoft® Word® memo template
• A minimum of two styles
• An image
• Either a bulleted or numbered list

Save the Microsoft® Word® document under the following format: Lastname_InformationSystems_W2.doc

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Folllow APA Guidelines

BIS 221 Week 3 Business Budget

Create a business budget sheet using Microsoft® Excel®. In the budget sheet do the following:

• Create a label called “Income” and add your monthly business income in the next cell: $42000.
• Add a label called “Rent” and enter the amount in the next cell: –$2000.
• Add a label called “Product Spending” and enter the amount in the next cell: –$20000.
• Add a label called “Gas” and add the amount in the next cell: –$250.
• Add a label called “Car Payment” and add the amount in the next cell: –$500.
• Add a label called “Electric” and add the amount in the next cell: –$600.
• Add a label called “Insurance” and add the amount in the next cell: –$500.

Use the SUM function to calculate the total for all the cells.

Use the Freeze option to freeze the top panes.

Create a pie chart for your business income and spending.

Save this document as Lastname_BusinessBudget_W3.xls

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BIS 221 Week 3 Wireless Technology Paper

Resources: Week 3 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion

Research a current article on the use of wireless technologies in the workplace.

Write a 350- to 700-word summary of your selected article on wireless technology. Be sure to also include the following:

• Has wireless technology improved your quality of life or your work environment?  Why or why not?
• What motivates you to use wireless technology at work or home?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Save this document as Lastname_Wireless_W3.doc

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BIS 221 Week 4 My Story

Create an 8- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation, including detailed speaker notes, in which you discuss your personal brand and future story. Include the following in the presentation: 

• Introduction Slide
• A biographical description of who you are (e.g. your family, where you grew up, etc.)
• A description of your future story (e.g. your future accomplishments, future life, etc.)
• A description of your dreams, goals, and where you see yourself in 5 years
• An explanation of how technology might help you reach your goals
• An explanation of the influence of social networking on your personal and professional life
• Conclusion Slide
• Reference slide (if you use material that is not your own, pictures etc should be cited)
• Include images, bullet points, a theme of your choice, and speaker notes.

Save this project as Lastname_MyStory_W4.ppt

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BIS 221 Week 5 Emerging Technology Paper

Resources: Week 5 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion

Research an example of a new or emerging technology.

Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you discuss the uses of emerging technology in your professional life. In this paper be sure to:

• Include a brief summary of the learning team discussion (no more than two to three sentences)
• Identify an example of new technology.
• Explain how it might be applied in the work environment.
• Discuss the potential benefits of adding this new technology.
• Discuss the potential drawbacks of adding this new technology.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Save as Lastname_Technology_W5.doc

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BIS 221 Week 5 CAREER CONNECTION: Social Media and Your Personal Brand

Imagine you are looking for a position in your future career. You know it is important to have your personal brand on social media.  Career Services discusses the use of social media sites such as LinkedIn™ to create your personal brand and market your skills and education.

You analyze the use of social media sites like LinkedIn™ to create your personal brand.

Create a 12- to 16-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® including detailed speaker notes in which you translate the critical details of your future story into a Personal Brand Plan that you will present to a future employer. First define who you are, what you do, and what your strengths are. Are you the first person people turn to when they need a deadline met? Can you fix a line of software code in your sleep? Are you trustworthy and discreet? Are you cool under pressure? It’s more than just making a laundry list; you brand yourself when you livethose values. If you’re the best computer programmer, admin assistant, or marketing guru in your network and everyone knows it, employers will start flocking to you instead of the other way around. Include the following in your presentation:

• Your name, email address, and a picture
• Your education (remember this is AFTER graduation)
• Software skills
• Who you serve
• What you do
• What your strengths are

Save this project as Lastname_Brand_W5.ppt

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