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=Processing Applications=


 * Objectives:**
 * 1) **Describe how PC and Web applications have revolutionized writing and publishing**
 * 2) **Discuss the potential impact of desktop publishing and Web publishing on freedom of the press**
 * 3) **Speculate about future developments in digital publishing**
 * 4) **Explain how computers can be used to answer what-if questions**
 * 5) **Describe the functions and applications of spreadsheets and other types of statistical and simulation programs**
 * 6) **Explain how computers are used as tools for simulating mechanical, biological, and social systems**

=Project I: College Costs=

You are required to research at least 3 colleges that you are considering to attend. You will build an excel spreadsheet that contains the average expenses for the following groups: Tuition & Fees, Room & Board, Books & Supplies, Personal Expenses, and Transportation. Use @http://www.collegesearch.collegeboard.org to obtain the information needed. If your college is not present, you will be required to visit their college website to obtain the same criteria.

Afterwards, you will then build a budget in excel that compares the averages across the board. Your ultimate goal: How much is your college going to cost you after 4 years on average? You will then need to create a separate column(s) that subtract any potential scholarships that you're considering. For now, do not consider any FULL RIDES.

Lastly, add a graphical representation, such as a pie-graph, that represents the percentages of the expenses in comparison to the other 2 colleges. Multiple graphs are allowed. Refer to pg.165 to see similar layouts.

=Project II: Design Brochure=

You will design a brochure on one of the 4 following topics: (1) A car you're selling, (2) Your favorite music artist, (3) The best video game, or (4) Life at SCHS.

The brochure needs to be professional and convincing. If you're selling the car, I need to know why you're selling it, why I'd want to buy it, etc. Convince me why your rock band is the best! Why is MW3 the best game? Why would anyone want to come to SCHS?

You need to use MS Publisher or Adobe InDesign to complete this task. You may begin with a template; however, all artwork must be original. Images off the internet are not acceptable. Therefore, you need to start taking photographs to meet the needs of your brochure.

All files will need to be saved in your CH5 folders on DROPBOX and "saved as" a PDF file so that I can print them professionally at Kinkos. You will then present your brochure to the class in a 60 second presentation as the final criteria.