ITSW 1301 - Introduction to Word Processing
INDEPENDENT PROJECT
Scenario:
You are given $5,000 for a five-day trip for two to any destination around the
world. Your assignment is to use word processing software to document the trip
plans. While flying is the preferred transportation, alternate transportation
is allowable. Your project will include the following:
1: Cover page with your name plus appropriate graphic(s) or borders suitable
to destination.
2: Facts about city/country - using bullets, list facts (climate, language,
etc.) about city or country to visit.
3: Sites - Two-page report on the sites to see at your destination.
4: Flight possibilities - (using Internet) to locate two best flights. Using
the table feature, list both flights, departure times, arrival times, airline,
and other pertinent flight information.
5: Itinerary (day-by-day activities) for the trip including times and places,
and activities.
6: Expense report (using table feature) to list all expenses expected during
the five-day trip, plus total up all expenses.
Requirements: Somewhere in your project, you will demonstrate each of the following word processing concepts:
| Word
Processing Feature |
Points
Possible Points Earned |
| Page numbering with header/footer | 2 |
| Bullets | 2 |
| Bolding | 1 |
| Shadow | 1 |
| Horizontal Centering | 2 |
| Vertical Centering | 2 |
| Tables | 2 |
| Shading in Table | 2 |
| Math Feature in Table | 2 |
| Multiple Tabs | 2 |
| Variety of Font Changes (no Times New Roman) | 2 |
| Graphics | 2 |
Other Grading Factors: In addition to the requirements above, you will be graded on the following: (To earn the top points, you must demonstrate each of the following: creativity, thoroughness, attractive page placement, and accuracy).
| Evaluation
Topics |
Points
Possible Points Earned |
| Cover Page | 3 |
| Facts about city / country | 5 |
| Sites | 5 |
| Flight Possibilities (in table format) | 5 |
| Itinerary | 5 |
| Expense Report (using table format & math feature) | 5 |