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By now, you should be familiar with writing papers and
preparing documents using your computer’s word processor
program. If not, take a computer/keyboarding class pronto! These
tips are designed for those who are already familiar with
computers. |
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Under "format" or "insert" there is an option to create an
outline. Create an outline with "1" as the starter. Write your
question. Hit enter. You should be on a new line that begins
with "2." Hit "tab" and you should see your "2" turn into an "a"
and be indented. Next to "a," write the first of your
multiple-choice responses. Hit "enter" and a "b" should appear
below the "a." Once you have typed all of your responses, hit
"enter" again and then hit "shift" and "tab" at the same time. A
"2" should appear on the next line, in the same column as the
"1." Congratulations! You now know how to create an
outline/multiple-choice test.
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If you want to insert a question or graph from a state test
that you see in a .pdf file (Adobe Acrobat Reader), try using
"copy and paste" and the "Microsoft Paint" feature. |
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If the document is a "picture" on a website,
simply right click on your mouse. When the grey
box pops up, click "copy." Go into your document
and click "paste." It should appear on your
document, where you now are able to drag at the
picture’s sides and corners to adjust the size. |
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If the item cannot be copied and pasted, you can use
the "print screen" feature on your keyboard (usually in
the top row of keys, just after "F12"). Make sure that
your computer screen displays the item you want in
full–that is, the item is positioned on your computer
screen so that you do not need to scroll to see the
whole thing. Hit the "print screen" button on your
keyboard. Now go under "Programs" (at the "Start" button
of your computer) and open "Paint" (you’ll probably find
it under "Accessories"). Once "Paint" has opened, right
click on your mouse again. When the grey box pops up,
hit "Paste." The earlier view of your computer screen
should appear as a picture in Paint. Use the "Crop"
feature to crop out everything from the picture that you
don’t want. Save the cropped photo to your computer.
Back in your document, click "Insert Graphic from File"
and click to insert the cropped picture you’ve just
created. Voila! |
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If you have trouble, ask a student. Any kid with
internet access is likely to know how to copy/paste and
use Paint. |