- Bring professionalism to presentations. Many administrative suites come with presentation software that is great for in-class topical conversation. When asked to prepare a topical speech, employ the use of presentation software. The slide-show presentation is a useful tool to showcase your knowledge and break down complex processes for a larger audience.
- When preparing a thesis, essay or report, use your word processing software. Not only can you type up reports, but you can also add useful tables and figures to display your research. Tools for charting data and analyzing information are a way to use actual techniques that are learned in the classroom. By being creative with word processing tools, you can go beyond a simple report and really showcase what you have learned in various ways.
- Special projects may require handout information. Use desktop publishing software such as MS Publisher to create sleek and eye-catching project materials. These tools can be used for Web publishing, informational brochures and an array of publications. Oftentimes, you are able to choose from a number of templates that can be edited specifically to fit your needs. If you need to print a publication that is out of the realm of a general report, desktop publishing software can come in handy.
- If you have the opportunity to bring your laptop or tablet to class, take advantage. Taking notes on your mobile device can come in handy. Notes are needed for most classes. An electronic version saved to your desktop can be printed out and accessed when you have downtime while on the go. It is important to remember that if you are using a laptop, you don't necessarily need a Wi-Fi connection or to go to the Internet to use the administrative software installed on your computer.
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