Question
• Open the file SC_WD19_EOM2-1_FirstLastName_1.docx, available for download from the SAM website.
• Save the file as SC_WD19_EOM2-1_FirstLastName_2.docx by changing the “1” to a “2”.
o If you do not see the .docx file extension in the Save As dialog box, do not type it. The program will add the file extension for you automatically.
• With the file SC_WD19_EOM2-1_FirstLastName_2.docx still open, ensure that your first and last name is displayed in the footer.
o If the footer does not display your name, delete the file and download a new copy from the SAM website.
PROJECT STEPS
1. You are writing a research paper for your Media and Communications course. The paper summarizes trends in Streaming Video Services and must be written in the MLA style. Change the Citations & Bibliography Style of the document to MLA.
2. Modify the first body paragraph ("The rising popularity…satellite subscription services.") by changing its font to Times New Roman, the font size to 12 point, and the line spacing to double with no blank space after paragraphs.
3. Update the Normal style to reflect the changes made to the first body paragraph.
4. Apply the updated Normal style to the first four paragraphs in the document, from "Nina Sanchez" to "20 February 2021".
5. Insert a right-aligned header with Sanchez as the header text followed by a plain page number, and then close the Header & Footer Tools. [Mac Hint: Insert a Top of page (Header) page number with Right alignment.]
6. Create a First Line indent of 0.5" for all the body paragraphs, beginning with "The rising popularity…" and ending with "…keep cutting the cord."
7. On page 2, before the period in the sentence "In addition, technology companies…competition for entertainment dollars.", insert a citation to a new source using the information shown in Figure 1. (Hint: The Tag name is intentionally blurred because it is generated automatically.) [Mac Hint: The Medium field is not available on Office for Mac. Do not enter the Medium value shown in Figure 1.]
Figure 1: Web Site Source
8. Insert a citation to the existing Pew Research Center source before the period at the end of the sentence "A common complaint from customers…many of them unwanted."
9. In the same paragraph, before the period at the end of the sentence "Furthermore, customers feel…the subscription amount.", insert a citation to a new source using the information shown in Figure 2. (Hint: The Tag name is intentionally blurred because it is generated automatically.) [Mac Hint: The Medium field is not available on Office for Mac. Do not enter the Medium value shown in Figure 2.]
Figure 2: Article in a Periodical Source
10. Insert a manual page break so that the "Works Cited" paragraph begins on a new page.
11. In the blank paragraph at the end of the document, use the Insert Bibliography command to insert a list of sources without a built-in heading. [Mac Hint: Insert a Bibliography, and then manually delete the "Bibliography" heading.]
12. Edit the Elwood source to enter Alicia as the author's first name.
13. Update the bibliography field to reflect the edit you made to the Elwood source.
Your document should look like the Final Figure on the following pages. Save your changes, close the document, and then exit Word. Follow the directions on the SAM website to submit your completed project.
• Save the file as SC_WD19_EOM2-1_FirstLastName_2.docx by changing the “1” to a “2”.
o If you do not see the .docx file extension in the Save As dialog box, do not type it. The program will add the file extension for you automatically.
• With the file SC_WD19_EOM2-1_FirstLastName_2.docx still open, ensure that your first and last name is displayed in the footer.
o If the footer does not display your name, delete the file and download a new copy from the SAM website.
PROJECT STEPS
1. You are writing a research paper for your Media and Communications course. The paper summarizes trends in Streaming Video Services and must be written in the MLA style. Change the Citations & Bibliography Style of the document to MLA.
2. Modify the first body paragraph ("The rising popularity…satellite subscription services.") by changing its font to Times New Roman, the font size to 12 point, and the line spacing to double with no blank space after paragraphs.
3. Update the Normal style to reflect the changes made to the first body paragraph.
4. Apply the updated Normal style to the first four paragraphs in the document, from "Nina Sanchez" to "20 February 2021".
5. Insert a right-aligned header with Sanchez as the header text followed by a plain page number, and then close the Header & Footer Tools. [Mac Hint: Insert a Top of page (Header) page number with Right alignment.]
6. Create a First Line indent of 0.5" for all the body paragraphs, beginning with "The rising popularity…" and ending with "…keep cutting the cord."
7. On page 2, before the period in the sentence "In addition, technology companies…competition for entertainment dollars.", insert a citation to a new source using the information shown in Figure 1. (Hint: The Tag name is intentionally blurred because it is generated automatically.) [Mac Hint: The Medium field is not available on Office for Mac. Do not enter the Medium value shown in Figure 1.]
Figure 1: Web Site Source
8. Insert a citation to the existing Pew Research Center source before the period at the end of the sentence "A common complaint from customers…many of them unwanted."
9. In the same paragraph, before the period at the end of the sentence "Furthermore, customers feel…the subscription amount.", insert a citation to a new source using the information shown in Figure 2. (Hint: The Tag name is intentionally blurred because it is generated automatically.) [Mac Hint: The Medium field is not available on Office for Mac. Do not enter the Medium value shown in Figure 2.]
Figure 2: Article in a Periodical Source
10. Insert a manual page break so that the "Works Cited" paragraph begins on a new page.
11. In the blank paragraph at the end of the document, use the Insert Bibliography command to insert a list of sources without a built-in heading. [Mac Hint: Insert a Bibliography, and then manually delete the "Bibliography" heading.]
12. Edit the Elwood source to enter Alicia as the author's first name.
13. Update the bibliography field to reflect the edit you made to the Elwood source.
Your document should look like the Final Figure on the following pages. Save your changes, close the document, and then exit Word. Follow the directions on the SAM website to submit your completed project.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how to complete the project outlined in your request. Be sure to follow each step carefully in Microsoft Word, and use the information provided to make the necessary changes.
### Steps Overview
1. **Open and Save the File**:
- Open `SC_WD19_EOM2-1_FirstLastName_1.docx`.
- Save it as `SC_WD19_EOM2-1_FirstLastName_2.docx`.
2. **Ensure Footer Contains Your Name**:
- Check the footer and ensure your full name is displayed. If not, download a new copy if needed.
### Project Steps
1. **Change Citations & Bibliography Style to MLA**:
- Go to the `References` tab.
- In the `Citations & Bibliography` group, select `MLA`.
2. **Modify the First Body Paragraph's Formatting**:
- Find the first body paragraph starting with "The rising popularity...".
- Change the font to **Times New Roman**, font size to **12 pt**, and set **line spacing** to **double** without any **space after** paragraphs.
- To adjust line spacing: Highlight the text → Go to `Home` tab → Line and Paragraph Spacing → Choose `2.0` (Double).
3. **Update the Normal Style**:
- Right-click on `Normal` style in the Styles gallery and select `Modify`.
- Ensure it reflects the changes (Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double spacing).
4. **Apply Updated Normal Style**:
- Select the first four paragraphs and apply the updated `Normal` style.
5. **Insert Right-Aligned Header**:
- Go to `Insert` tab → Select `Header` → Choose `Edit Header`.
- Type "Sanchez" and add a page number: Go to `Header & Footer` tools → `Page Number` → `Current Position` → `Plain Number`.
- Right-align the header text.
6. **Create First Line Indent**:
- Highlight all body paragraphs.
- Right-click and select `Paragraph`.
- Under `Indentation`, set `First line` to **0.5 inches** and click `OK`.
7. **Insert Citation for New Source**:
- Go to page 2, locate the specified sentence and insert a citation before the period.
- Use the `Insert Citation` option from the `References` tab, then choose `Add New Source`, input the details according to Figure 1.
8. **Insert Citation for Existing Pew Research Center Source**:
- Find the sentence "A common complaint from customers..." and insert the Pew citation before the period.
9. **Insert Citation for Second New Source**:
- Insert a new citation before the period in the specified sentence, referencing the information in Figure 2.
10. **Insert Manual Page Break**:
- Place the cursor at the end of the last body paragraph before "Works Cited".
- Go to `Insert` tab → `Page Break`.
11. **Insert Bibliography**:
- In the "Works Cited" section, go to `Insert` tab → Select `Bibliography` → Choose one without a heading.
- If it automatically includes "Bibliography," delete that heading.
12. **Edit Elwood Source**:
- Go to `Manage Sources` under the `References` tab, locate the Elwood source and change the first name to **Alicia**.
13. **Update Bibliography**:
- Click on the bibliography and select it → Right-click and select `Update Field` to reflect the recent changes.
### Final Steps
- Save the document.
- Close Microsoft Word.
- Follow the SAM website instructions to submit your completed project.
### Make sure to double-check your work against the final figure provided in your reference materials to ensure accuracy in formatting and content.
### Steps Overview
1. **Open and Save the File**:
- Open `SC_WD19_EOM2-1_FirstLastName_1.docx`.
- Save it as `SC_WD19_EOM2-1_FirstLastName_2.docx`.
2. **Ensure Footer Contains Your Name**:
- Check the footer and ensure your full name is displayed. If not, download a new copy if needed.
### Project Steps
1. **Change Citations & Bibliography Style to MLA**:
- Go to the `References` tab.
- In the `Citations & Bibliography` group, select `MLA`.
2. **Modify the First Body Paragraph's Formatting**:
- Find the first body paragraph starting with "The rising popularity...".
- Change the font to **Times New Roman**, font size to **12 pt**, and set **line spacing** to **double** without any **space after** paragraphs.
- To adjust line spacing: Highlight the text → Go to `Home` tab → Line and Paragraph Spacing → Choose `2.0` (Double).
3. **Update the Normal Style**:
- Right-click on `Normal` style in the Styles gallery and select `Modify`.
- Ensure it reflects the changes (Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double spacing).
4. **Apply Updated Normal Style**:
- Select the first four paragraphs and apply the updated `Normal` style.
5. **Insert Right-Aligned Header**:
- Go to `Insert` tab → Select `Header` → Choose `Edit Header`.
- Type "Sanchez" and add a page number: Go to `Header & Footer` tools → `Page Number` → `Current Position` → `Plain Number`.
- Right-align the header text.
6. **Create First Line Indent**:
- Highlight all body paragraphs.
- Right-click and select `Paragraph`.
- Under `Indentation`, set `First line` to **0.5 inches** and click `OK`.
7. **Insert Citation for New Source**:
- Go to page 2, locate the specified sentence and insert a citation before the period.
- Use the `Insert Citation` option from the `References` tab, then choose `Add New Source`, input the details according to Figure 1.
8. **Insert Citation for Existing Pew Research Center Source**:
- Find the sentence "A common complaint from customers..." and insert the Pew citation before the period.
9. **Insert Citation for Second New Source**:
- Insert a new citation before the period in the specified sentence, referencing the information in Figure 2.
10. **Insert Manual Page Break**:
- Place the cursor at the end of the last body paragraph before "Works Cited".
- Go to `Insert` tab → `Page Break`.
11. **Insert Bibliography**:
- In the "Works Cited" section, go to `Insert` tab → Select `Bibliography` → Choose one without a heading.
- If it automatically includes "Bibliography," delete that heading.
12. **Edit Elwood Source**:
- Go to `Manage Sources` under the `References` tab, locate the Elwood source and change the first name to **Alicia**.
13. **Update Bibliography**:
- Click on the bibliography and select it → Right-click and select `Update Field` to reflect the recent changes.
### Final Steps
- Save the document.
- Close Microsoft Word.
- Follow the SAM website instructions to submit your completed project.
### Make sure to double-check your work against the final figure provided in your reference materials to ensure accuracy in formatting and content.