Lesson-4 Reflection

In Lesson-4, I learned what a MLA format report is and how to make one. This lesson helped me see how I am supposed to type a research report. I learned how to set up an MLA format report, like Headers, Headings, and how to set up the margins in the correct way. I also learned the differences between an academic report and a business report. Lesson 4 continues to help me throughout my school career because it taught me how to use the MLA style report, which is used in a lot of my language essays.

My State Presentation

My State Presentation
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Academic/Business Reports

Writing an Academic Report:
The title, body, and conclusion are the main parts of an academic research report, which also includes a Works Cited page that lists the the infor mation for the sources used to creat ethe report. Set all margins of the page to one inch, double-space your entire report along with the works cited page, indent the first line of each paragraph, include only one  space between end punctuation and a new sentence. Create a heading, includes your name, the date, and the name of your class and tacher, at the top left of the page. Center the title of the letter only, but don't bold it. Right-align your last name and the page number in the header of the repor which is located at the top of the page.

Skill builder:
1. Your last name and the page number.
2. So it would be easier to read.
3. The main components of the research paper were the introduction, body, and conclusion. I would have double spaced everything, mad a header, set my margins to 1 inch, and create a heading.

Creating a Business Report:
The purpose of a business report is to present and analyze information. They have three main parts, which are the front matter, body, and back matter. The front  matter includes pages like the title page and the table of contents. The body contains the main information of the report. The headings often seperate topics in the body. The end matter contains pages like the end notes page and the bibliography. You can either use footnotes or endnotes to cite the sources you used in the business report.

Skill builder:
1. The front matter, body, and back matter.
2. Use default side and bottom margins. Leave an appropriate 2-inch top margin on select pages, including the first page of the report and the table of contents, Endnote , and bibliography pages. Use headers and footers to display the page numbers, the name of the report, the date, and other information. The title page should not display any header or footer information.
3. The population of the neighborhood, how many CD stores are around that neighborhood, and how many people buy CD's in the neighborhood.

Business and Personal Business Letters

Both business and personal business letters use a block style format because or the organized look and it is easier to read.In block format, all the lines are left alligned. The body of the letter is a 1.15pt spacing, and a 10 pt. paragraph spacing. 2" margin at the top aswell as 1" margin for the sides and bottom. Personal business letters do not use letterheads, but business letters do, and all the personal information is put in at the bottom of the letter in a personal business letter.

1. Block style format is where all the lines in the letter are left allinged.
2. Because it is a professional business letter that customers can immediatly identify.
3.The personal business letter does not use a letterhead and puts all of the personal information at the bottom of the letter, but the business does have a letterhead and it post the personal information at the top of the letter. The business letter is made up to be immediatly identify the letter, and personal is made for someone to communicate to somone in a not so formal way.

Lesson 2 Tables

A table is a type of organized writing in micrsoft word. You can use tables in something like a schedule, or a plan to help you see how to better manage your time. Box tables are made with lines surrounding the rows and columns, and open tables are without those lines. To vertically and horizontally center a table, you go to page layout and go into the margins. Then you go to the layout tab in margins and select center under the vertically align section. The most important keys used in tables are the tap key and the arrows.

Unit 2 Lesson 1

In lesson 1, newsletter, I learned how to create a newsletter. I had learned how to make columns and continuous breaks, and I learned how to make column breaks. Newsletters were not that hard to learn.

The Evelution of Computers/Tech

1)Steve Jobs: Co-founded Apple in 1972. Co-founded Pixar in 1986. 2)Charles Babbage: Invented and developed the Difference Engine in 1821. 3)Bill Gates: Developed BASIC for the MITS Altair. Helped in the development of Microsoft's earlier programs such as MS-DOS. Founder of the Microsoft company. 4)Alan Turing: Credited as the founder of computer science. Developed the Turing Machine in 1936. Developed the Turing test. 5)Michael Dell: Started the Dell computer compony. 6) Paul Allen: Co-founder of Microsoft. Left Microsoft in 1983. Helped in the development of early Microsoft products such as MS-DOS. Original owner of TechTV. 7) Robert Metcalfe: Development of Ethernet while at Xerox PARC. Founded 3COM in 1979. Coined Metcalfe's Law.      Resource: http://www.computerhope.com/

10 Internet Safety Tips

1. Never give out personal information.  Example: Someone could get a hold of your personal information and track you. http://www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kids-safety
2. Change your password regularly.   Example: Someone could get a hold of your password, hack your account and get all of your personal information. http://safekids.ne.gov/young_adult_resources.html
3. Don't meet anyone in real life from the internet, unless you personally know them.  Example: Somone could pose as a person your age and might want to harm you in some way. http://safekids.ne.gov/young_adult_resources.html
4. Know who you are talking to. A person could easily pose as someone they arent so be careful.  Example: Somone could be poseing as someone they are not to get your trust and get u to tell them your personal information. http://www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kids-safety
5. Remove older emails. Especially if they contain personal information.  Example: A hacker could get into your e-mail and read your personal information. http://www.learnthenet.com/learn-about/privacy-tips/index.php
6. Think about how the sites work before you join them.  Example: Some sites will post your information without you wanting them to. http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/safety-tips-tweens-teens.aspx
7. Post only information that you are comfortable with sharing.  Example: Don't post anything that someone could use to track you, like your phone number or your name. http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/safety-tips-tweens-teens.aspx
8. Never assume someone is who they say they are, unless u personally know who they are.  Example: Someone could want to harm you and pose as someone who is your age. http://safekids.ne.gov/young_adult_resources.html 
9. Some websites give u the option of sharing your personal information or not.  Example: You can keep your information private and noone would be able to see it.  http://www.learnthenet.com/learn-about/privacy-tips/index.php?p=02
10. Review the websites privacy policy.   Example: The privacy policy will tell you what they share on the site and what you can keep private. http://www.learnthenet.com/learn-about/privacy-tips/index.php?p=02

Internet: Can you speak the language?

ISP and URL went phishing online and found a cookie, so they downloaded an anti-virus to fight browser the turtle. They planed to cache a host of hackers to get a refreshed world wide web without cybercrime, but their bandwidth failed and their wi-fi crashed into a blog. They used a hyperlink to pull their wifi out of the blog and set out on a search for internet god 'Shareware', but the hackers found them first and ran them over with a trojan horse virus.

by: Brad Bishop and Alex Gonzalez

Where does the time go?

Most of my time is spent towards sleeping, school, socializin, television, texting, and taking care of my animals. At the end of the week i dont really have time for anything else. What I should include more time into studying and less into socializing, television, etc. Other elements I need to include in my time is studying and, although I dont really need more time for this, spending more time with friends.

Ergonomics

Ergonomics is a healthy workstation. The reason it is so important is because it can cause injuries such as, carpal tunnel, back pains, and arm pain. Billions of dollars were spent on workers compensation because so many people have unhealthy workstations. The best position for your chair is a comfortable, like  slouching or a reclined, position so that your back is resting easy, and your feet need to be resting on the ground. The best position for the key board is a negative slope, or below desk level. Your mouse needs to be next to your keyboard. The computer moniter needs to be as far away as possible as long as you can still see. Lighting doesnt need to be too dim because it can cause neck, back, and eye strain and also cause headaches. Movement is the most important activity because if you don't it can cause bad posture, stiffness,and other injuries because not moving is the worst thing for your body.

Who am I?

                         I am a male that grew up in Conyers Georgia. I grew up in a multi-family household and was raised by my mom and dad. In my household were my older brother, and my younger brother. We were part of the middle socioeconomic status. My parents were employed. I had some responsibilities growing up. While growing up, I spoke english. My ethnicity is white. When I misbehaved, I was always disciplined. My parents were very  easy going.