• Creating a Report Using Word 2

    Welcome to the second part of this module.

    In the first part we looked at formatting, and now we move to how to include references in your report. It is recommended that you work through the first part before doing this second part.

    • Activity 3

      Who said what

      Allow 30 minutes

      You are probably aware of the importance of referencing your sources of information, but how can you do this efficiently?  Word has a straightforward referencing system to aid in this.

      For this activity you will be working through pages 18 - 22 of the Using Word 2016 Instructions.


      Task: APA Referencing

      Work through the resources on this website, then have a go at the challenges on pages 20 and 22 of the Using Word 2016 Instructions.

      Link: How to Create a Bibliography or Works Cited Page in Word

      Note - the Using Word 2016 Instructions document was introduced in part 1 of this module.

    • Activity 4

      Where Was That Figure Again...?

      Allow 30 minutes

      A table of figures enhances the usability of your report by making it easier for readers to find the figures in the report.  Including cross-references to the figures within the text makes it easier for the reader to connect those figures with the text.

      For this activity you will be working through pages 23 - 27 of the Using Word 2016 Instructions.


      Task 1: Adding a Caption to a Figure

      We will be looking at cross-referencing figures in the next task, but before we do that we need to be able to add a caption to a figure. Work through the resources on this website, then have a go at the challenge on pages 23 of the Using Word 2016 Instructions.

      Link: Add, Format or Delete Captions in Word


      Task 2: Create a Cross-Reference

      Work through the resources on this website, then have a go at the challenge on pages 25 of the Using Word 2016 Instructions.

      Link: Create a Cross-Reference


      Task 3: Insert a Table of Figures

      Work through the resources on this website, then have a go at the challenge on pages 27 of the Using Word 2016 Instructions.

      Link: Insert a Table of Figures

    • Discussion

      Creating a Report Using Word 2 Forum

      Using the forum below, click the 'Add a new discussion topic' button and perform the following tasks.

      1. Using a PNI format (Positive, Negative and Interesting) post something that you found useful, something that you found difficult or confusing, and something that you would like to find out more about relating  to the activities in this part of the module.
      2. Share at least one additional resource (web link, video etc.) that you think would help any other students working through this module.
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