Graded Project Advanced PC Applications 7 Reading Assignment

Graded Project Advanced Pc Applications 7reading Assignment

Your project must be submitted as a Word document (.docx, .doc). Your project will be individually graded by your instructor and may take a few weeks to grade. Each file should include your name, student ID number, lesson number, and email address. If you have more than 10 attachments, compress all files with documentation into a WinZip archive before submission.

Follow the detailed steps below to complete the project, which includes creating databases in MS Access, developing spreadsheets in Excel, writing a letter in Word with mail merge, and designing a presentation in PowerPoint.

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Part 1: Access Database Creation and Management

Begin by opening Microsoft Access and creating a new blank database named “Retailers.” In Design view, create a table called “Retailers” with fields: “Retailer ID” (AutoNumber, primary key), “Store Name” (Short Text), “Address” (Short Text), “City” (Short Text), “State” (Short Text), and “Zip” (Short Text). Save and close this table.

Next, create a second table named “Sales Reps” with fields: “Sales Rep ID” (AutoNumber, primary key), “Retailer ID” (Lookup Wizard referencing “Retailers” table, ascending sorted), “First Name” (Short Text), “Last Name” (Short Text), and “Job Title” (Short Text). Save and close the table.

Construct forms for both tables, designed to resemble the provided figures, and populate them with the specified sample data. Format these tables in Datasheet View for clarity. Establish a relationship between the two tables via the “Retailer ID” lookup field.

Create a query in Design view to display complete contact information sorted alphabetically by store name, ensuring the join between tables is correctly configured. Save this as “Contacts.”

Close all open objects and the database.

Part 2: Excel Spreadsheet Analysis

Open Excel and start a new workbook. Enter and merge cells to create appropriately titled sections, then format headers in bold, add borders to cells with data, and set the worksheet to landscape orientation. Populate the spreadsheet with the provided data related to fish caught with different hook brands; ensure headings and data are clear.

In column F, insert formulas to calculate the percentage of fish caught with each hook brand (divide fish caught with the specific hook by total fish caught). Format the percentage values to display as percentages with one decimal place. Create a Column Chart (2-D Clustered Column) displaying data from cells A4 through E6, titled “Fish Caught by Hook Brand,” and apply style 11. Adjust size and position the chart appropriately.

Save the workbook as “Hook Results.”

Part 3: Word Document with Mail Merge

Open Word and create a blank single-spaced document titled “Table Trout Hooks.” Insert an online image of a trout arranged and sized appropriately, then center-align the paragraph. Format the heading “Table Trout Hooks” in Georgia 22pt. Do a mail merge: select recipients from the “Retailers.accdb” database and use the “Contacts” query.

Compose the letter with personalized merge fields, including AddressBlock (matching store name). Include a paragraph with the message and leave space for a chart. Paste the “Hook Results” chart into the designated area, resize as needed to keep the letter single-page. Complete the merge and save as “Merged Lodge Letter.”

Part 4: PowerPoint Presentation Development

Start PowerPoint and choose a blank presentation. Change the theme to “Wood Type” or similar. Use the Title Slide layout for slide 1, entering relevant text. Add subsequent slides with specified layouts; insert the “Table Hook.jpg” image on slide 2, and add textual content on slides 3–4 as per the figures. On slide 5, insert the Excel chart from “Hook Results” and on slide 6, include a descriptive bullet point and an online trout image.

Apply the Wind transition across all slides. Use the Wipe animation separately on each bullet item for slides 3, 4, and 6. Size and position all images and charts appropriately for clarity and visual appeal. Save the presentation as “Sales Presentation” and review it via slideshow mode to ensure correctness.

References

  • Microsoft Access Help & Learning. (2023). Create and modify database tables. Microsoft. https://support.microsoft.com
  • Microsoft Excel Help & Training. (2023). Create formulas and charts. Microsoft. https://support.microsoft.com
  • Microsoft Word Support. (2023). Mail merge basics. Microsoft. https://support.microsoft.com
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Help & Learning. (2023). Design presentations and apply transitions. Microsoft. https://support.microsoft.com
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