This I Believe You may follow these instructions at your own pace. Please consult this packet first before asking for teacher assistance.

Using WORD 1. Start 2. Programs 3.“Microsoft 4. Word Menu Office” 2007 If Word is not here, check on the main screen. If it is not there, raise your hand. 1. Start 2. Programs 3.“Microsoft 4. Word Menu Office” 2007

Saving Documents Once Word is open, your first step is to save your file. First click the Office Button or the “File” button on the top left of your screen.

Click “Save As”

Left click on your drive. Left click & drag the center bar until you see “My Computer.” Under Computer you will see your jump drive. It may not have your name, but it will be a letter after (E:). If you do not have a jump drive, save to “My Documents.” Hint: look for the last letter before mavisbeacon, probably (F:) Left click on your drive.

Click in the box for “File Name,” then type your first initial + last name – subject – title. Ex: File name: DGustafson – English – TIB Click “Save”

Using GOOGLE DRIVE 1. Select 2. Go to google 3.Click squares 4. Click Internet or gmail on top right Drive

Creating Documents In Google Drive… 1. Click “Create” 2. Click “Document”

In the pop-up, enter your document name. Click “OK” Saving Documents Once Google Drive is open, your first step is to save your file. First click on“Untitled Document” at the top left. In the pop-up, enter your document name. Click “OK”

Click “Save As” Adding a header in WORD 1 2

Adding a header in WORD 1 2 3

Adding a header in WORD 2 (1)Type your last name, hit space, and then (2) click Close Header and Footer. 1

Adding a header in GOOGLE DRIVE 1 Adding a header in GOOGLE DRIVE 2 3

Adding a header in GOOGLE DRIVE 1 (1) Type your last name, hit space, and then (2) click underneath the grey line to start typing. 2

Setting up an MLA Document 1. MLA Header Type your MLA header, left-aligned, double-spaced, at the top of your page.

2. Spacing. The heading of essay papers are single spaced 2. Spacing. The heading of essay papers are single spaced. After you type the heading select everything (either click and drag through both boxes, or hold Ctrl + a). Everything should be highlighted. Then click the “Home” tab.

3. Click the drop-down menu for Spacing, and select 2.0 4. Click the drop-down menu for Spacing again, and select “Remove Space After Paragraph”

6. Title. Type “Enter” once to start a new line 6. Title. Type “Enter” once to start a new line. Then click the “Center” icon to center align. Type your title. (Note: this is different from the assigned topic.) Hit “Enter.”

7. Paragraph. Remember to left align first. Hit “Tab” to indent your first line. You’re just about ready to start …

And you’re off! Happy writing! … But first, check to make sure you didn’t forget anything: MLA header left aligned Centered Title Double spaced everything (including the header) 12 point Times New Roman or 11 point Calibri font Indent before your first paragraph. And you’re off! Happy writing!

Word count in WORD Highlight your essay (not header & title). Check the 1st “Words” number at the bottom of the page.

Word Count in GOOGLE DRIVE 1 Highlight your essay (not header & title). (1) Click “Tools,” and (2) “Word count”. (3) Look for first number after “Words” (for “Selection”) 2 3

As you type and definitely before you print, use the spell check! Spell Check in WORD (1) Click the “Review” tab at the top of Word. Then click (2) “Spelling and Grammar” on the left. 1 (3) To make changes, click “Change.” If you are positive that the highlighted part is not a mistake, click “Ignore Once.” 2 3

1 Spell Check in DRIVE 2 (1) Click “Tools” at the top. (2) Select “Spelling” 3 (3) To make changes, click “Change.” If you are positive that the highlighted part is not a mistake, click “Ignore.”

REMINDERS Yodish quiz tomorrow! Typed, edited, & printed final draft that is the BEST version of your essay due on Monday. Paper should be between 350-500 words. You may turn in your essay Friday for extra credit, but only if it is your BEST quality work. Submit high quality essays at thisibelieve.org for additional extra credit. Email proof to your teacher. (Remember you need parent OK.) Essay on turnitin.com due before Monday at 7:50 a.m. for everyone.