Write a paper telling more about one of the famous people in computing. You may create the document in Microsoft Word, Open Office, or Google Docs to tell about your favorite person.
You should include at least one picture that is formatted so that the text wraps around the picture.
Cite each of the sources where you got the information. If it is a website include a hyperlink.
Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides. You should use a clear font that is highly readable. APA recommends using 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
Include a page header (also known as the "running head") at the top of every page. To create a page header/running head, insert page numbers flush right. Then type "TITLE OF YOUR PAPER" in the header flush left using all capital letters. The running head is a shortened version of your paper's title and cannot exceed 50 characters including spacing and punctuation.
Citations
Name and title are not given. 0 points
Name and or title is missing. 0 points
Starts with the title and your name in a larger font and centered at the top of the page. 1 point
There are errors in the facts. 0 points
Shows limited knowledge of the subject. 1 point
Shows knowledge of the subject. 2 points
There are spelling errors. 0 points
Shows some knowledge of the word processing software including spell check.. 1 point
Shows knowledge of the word processing software including spell check. 2 points
There are no graphics. 0 points
Includes pictures or graphs but not formatted. 0 point
Includes pictures or graphs formatted to wrap text. 1 point
There are no citations. 0 points
Citations are incorrect or some are missing. 1 point
All sources are cited.. 2 points
Your paper is too short to show any real effort. 0 points
Your paper is somewhat short and has a few interesting facts.. 1 point
Your paper is of sufficient length and complexity to show real effort. 2 points
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