Task_6

=** Task 6 – Using Desktop Publishing software to present information ** =

Now you have to create a Brochure using Desktop Publishing software, to show people the hardware and software computers need.


 * // Getting Started – Investigating //**

Investigation is done!! The information was already collected by all the students in the class and posted on our Wiki.


 * Preparing your Brochure: **

Your brochure should include the following: 1. A front cover with the title for your brochure (use the same title you used for your presentation) 2. At the bottom of the back panel insert a text box with your name(s), and date. 3. The brochure should use the following format: 4. The brochure should include the same information you used for the Presentation: // About Hardware // a. Processor and Memory b. Input devices c. Output devices d. Storage devices // About Software // a. Operating Systems b. Five applications
 * Font Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, or Times New Roman, size 10, for blocks of text.
 * No blanks in the columns.
 * The titles of each topic should be bold and in a larger font size than the text.
 * Insert as many pictures as you consider necessary.

1. Create a sample by hand of the layout of your brochure in the paper provided. 2. Select the font type and color you will use in your brochure. Write the information in your sample. 3. Once you have decided the above… you can start creating your brochure using ** Microsoft Publisher **!
 * Before you start… **

1. Be careful with the correct order of panels. 2. Your brochure must have six panels in total.
 * Things to remember… **


 * Deadline: **
 * Thursday, April 8th, 2010!!!! **


 * Enjoy the second part of the “Computer” Project! **