In this Case Assignment, you will apply basic research and word processing skills to write a brief review of problem-solving techniques found in an Internet search.
Case Assignment
You will develop an understanding of how to conduct Internet research and evaluate the quality of the research. You will also develop Microsoft Word skills, or for the Mac user – Word for Mac.
Assignment Instructions:
STEP 1: Before you begin your search, review the Trident Writing Style Guide.
Mullen, Timothy. 2018. Trident University Writing Guide. Accessed at https://mytlc.trident.edu/files/Writing_Style_Guide_Trident.pdf
Skim the entire document, and focus your reading on pages 16-18. When looking for references on the Internet, review the questions posed under “Identifying Credible and Reliable Sources” before using any Internet sources for an assignment requiring research. If the questions apply when looking at a website, then you have located a good reference. The key to the whole process is to think critically about what you find on the Internet and ensure that it is reliable and accurate.
STEP 2: Review and bookmark the following websites for Word tutorials:
Word 2013 training courses, videos and tutorials – https://tinyurl.com/k5c4t88
Word 2010 training courses, videos and tutorials – https://tinyurl.com/oqzhto4
Word for Mac Training – https://tinyurl.com/k3vwfj7
STEP 3: Find two websites about Problem Solving to use in writing your paper. Using Dr. Timothy Mullen’s Trident University Writing Style Guide, determine the reliability and validity of the two websites on Problem Solving.
STEP 4: Write a 2- to 3-page paper reviewing how you researched the subject of Problem Solving using the Internet.
Your paper should discuss the following:
How you found your websites/references on Problem Solving and how you applied the key guidelines to identifying credible Internet sources.
Compare two methods of Problem Solving that you found and comment on which you think is most useful to you.
Report any issues you had conducting your research and/or formatting your document in Microsoft Word.
STEP 5: Format your paper to meet the Assignment Expectations below.
