CSC 101 Introduction to Computers

Spring 2008

Unit #9 - Independent Project

Instructor: Susan E Traudt
Sue@ttsw.com / Sue@ox.ttsw.com
Connecticut Community Colleges Gateway Community College Student Info System Contact Instructor

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Topics this unit will cover:

Each student will work on an approved independent project of his or her choice.

Attendance is required for each class and in each class, the student will be asked to report how work on his or her project is going.

Final projects are due on May 14, 2008

Goals

To become proficient in one area of computer technology of a student's choice. But first, you must take the Unit 8 Quiz

Lectures & Reference Material

MLA Formatting and Style Guide - http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/

Writing a Research Paper - http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/ResearchW/index.html

Reading & Assignments

Students are expected to complete a minimum five (5) page research paper on a topic of their choice. Students who chose not to do the paper should use the links below for the requirements for their projects. Students NOT doing a research paper are still expected to complete a 1 to 2 page paper describing the project that they have completed.

All research papers are to be double spaced and should contain footnotes and a bibliography. Use the linked resources above for help with writing a research paper and format for quotes.

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