Especialidades JA/Procesar texto/Respuestas
Nivel de destreza
2
Año
2013
Version
24.11.2024
Autoridad de aprobación
División Norteamericana
Tip for earning from home during the pandemic | |
Demonstrating the various skills in this honor can be done using screen-sharing technology available in many video conferencing applications. |
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The use of software to create and format written documents into effective, easy to read, useful works.
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A computer with screen and keyboard. A printer is also useful but not absolutely required.
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Like your mother told you, sit up straight! Hold your hands correctly to avoid strain on the wrists. Feet should be pointing in front of you, resting full feet on the floor. comfortable chair height means your eyes are looking straight at the upper third of the screen and your elbows are at a 90 degree angle. A pad for your palm if using a desktop keyboard is recommended to avoid long term illness such as carpel tunnel syndrome.
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You will need to find the on switch for the computer and the screen. After the computer boots up, locate the icon for the word processing software and select it so that the software starts.
If you are using the Google Suite of programs (Google Docs), simply double click the icon for Chrome browser, then navigate to drive.google.com or docs.google.com.
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The stability of your computer is enhanced when you first close all programs before shutting down the power. Most computers have an icon in the lower left or right corner that includes a "power off" button. On pre-2007 computers, there was often a physical button that was pushed to start and turn off a system.
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The exact process will depend on the type of operating system and word processing software used.
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Microsoft Windows: From the File Browser, right click | New | a new folder will appear. Double click the words "New folder" and rename it to match its content. Google Drive: drive.google.com - Click the "New" button and select folder. Two.click/right click to bring up the menu that allows you to "rename" the folder something that matches its content You can color the folder with the same two-click/right click | change color
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It is IMPORTANT that files are saved so that you don't lose data. Once a file is saved initially (MS Word) most current version will continue to auto save about every 5 minutes. Google Suite program auto update every few seconds, and have a very robust "document changes" feature so that you can see how the document has been edited over time.
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With various word processing software available and regular updates being issued to that software it is not practical for this answer book to provide comprehensive instructions on these steps. The built in helps in the software should make anything clear you do not understand.
While it seems a little silly to be teaching our "born on computers" Pathfinders how to use a computer, the correct use of word processing software to make documents attractive is a skill often missing in student's lives. Many honors require written reports so why not have the Pathfinders work on the written material for another honor while learning word processing skills.
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Google Docs - File | Page Setup. On the left side is the option for landscape. The default is portrait. Note that Portrait is taller than wide, whie landscape is wider than tall. If you have an orientation that is preferred (usually Portrait for school/work projects) check the box that says "default for my documents.
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You use headers and footers if you want specific words to appear on all pages. For example a title, or the last name of the author. You can combine this with page numbers (Format | page numbers) Typically, page numbers do not appear on the first page of a paper. Thus, you should check the box "different on first page."
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In MS Word, green underlines mean there may be better ways to fix grammar in your sentence. Red underlines mean the word is misspelled. However, be aware that there,their, and they're are all spelled correctly but may not be caught by the grammar checker.
Google Docs also shows a red line for misspelled words. However, it depends on extensions you can install, to catch grammar errors.
There are apps such as grammarly that are better at catching such errors. However, the beautiful and well educated mind God gave you and that has learned a lot about grammar at school is the BEST source for correct grammar and spelling error-checks.
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Wrapping the image with text, sizing the image to take up no more than 1/3 of the page and other such "visual" features are essential.
BE SURE to show your Pathfinders how to use LEGAL images in their publications. Just because an image is no the internet doesn't mean it is free to use in your publication. If using MS Word or Google Docs, images available under "insert image from web" are all "Creative Commons" and thus free to use. If inserting from your own computer, be sure you have the right to use those images.
Nota
Notas
This honor originated in the South Pacific Division which has a different design for the patch, which you can find here.
This honor is an update to the Typewriting Honor.