Essay
Essay
Memo 1
Having been tasked with the duty of setting up organizing the telecommuters in my office, part of my job description is to ensure that they understand how to set up an internet connection in their homes. As requested, this memo describes the process involved in setting up an internet connection in a private home.
- Connect the particular hardware and execute the software therein. This involves plugging in the modem in the USB port and enabling the software to run automatically.
- If you are connecting via a modem, make the preliminary connection. Make sure that the modem is broadcasting before you attempt to connect. If you are connecting via an Ethernet cable insert it into the Ethernet port.
- Go to the default IP address of the router. Check the modem or the manual for the default IP address. Login in using the default log in details of and password.
- Set up the connection. Use the information supplied by you internet service provider. These include the login and password (which is different from that used to for modem login). If it is a wireless network, the internet provider usually provides log in details. Call your service provider to supply any connection details that may be missing (Windows.microsoft.com 2012).
- Save all the settings entered if they are working correctly.
Please let me know if you run into challenges during the installation process or if you wish to seek clarification on any of the steps listed.
Memo 2
Earlier this month, we started a new health blog through which we educate the public on healthy living practices. Every day, one has to update the blog with new information and images. Most of our sources are photographic flash websites and locked .pdf documents which make it difficult to save images through the conventional means. This memo provides instructions on extracting images from locked .pdf documents and flash websites and processing them for uploading.
Please follow the step-wise instructions below to extract, process and upload images.
- Open the website of .pdf document containing the required image.
- Position the image so that it can be seen in its entirety on the screen at the same time. If the image is too big, zoom out to a lower percentage size in the pdf. If it is on a website, press the “control” and “+” or “-” keys on the keyboard accordingly to increase or reduce image size.
- Press the “Print Screen” key on the keyboard (Gordon 2012).
- Open an image processing program such as Photoshop, Picasa or Microsoft Paint (Photoshop preferred) and open a fresh document.
RESULT: You will be prompted to specify the size of the working space required.
- Specify the size of working space required; right click on the mouse and select paste (alternatively press “Control+ V) to paste the image onto the photo editing program.
RESULT: An image of how your entire computer screen looks will appear on the image editing program (Chastain, 2011).
- Crop the image according to the bounds required and save it.
RESULT: You will be prompted to pick one file format to save the picture.
- Save the image in the file format preferred (either JPEG, PNG etc) in a specified location on your computer.
- Go to the location where the image has been saved and open it to preview. Upload the image at the desired location on the blog.
If you encounter any challenges make another attempt while following all the steps systematically.
Memo 3
Based on the conversation we had last week regarding the benefits of furthering one’s education while still working and in preparation to inform other employees about how online education works, I have prepared this memo. As requested, this memo summarizes what I learnt about the online application process.
The process of applying for a course online is as follows.
- Visit the online university website and read all the application instructions before doing anything else.
- Click on the course you are applying for and read all the instructions and information on course deadlines, schedules and payments.
- Contact the department you wish to majoring in to check the requirements and deadlines.
- Fill out and submit the online application as well as the application fee payment accordingly.
- Send your official test scores such as GMAT, GRE, MELAB, TOEFL, IELTS, FE etc and transcripts (with their official transcripts) to the required address and as per the instructions provided on the webpage.
- Have the following: Statement of purpose, resume, recommendation letters, transcripts, test scores (if needed) and any other documents required by the course.
As you and I agreed, once I have presented the information on online application, I will send the information by way of a memo to other employees. This memo will explain the process of applying for online courses.
Kindly let me know if this information is what you expected and if you have any other suggestions related to how other employees can benefit from online courses.
Format derived from Pfeiffer and Adkins (2006).
Memo 4
This year, I am hosting an office picnic at my house in Main St. Rosendale. Since most of my office mates have not been to my house before, I have prepared this memo with instructions on how to get to my house.
Follow these instructions carefully to avoid getting lost.
- Take the Mass Pike (90) road WEST to New York.
- Head southward to Thruway 87.
RESULT: You will arrive in Kingston.
- Get off at Exit 19 (Kingston).
RESULT: You should get to the Traffic Circle.
- Take the Washington Avenue Exit.
- Move on along Washington Avenue for about 1 and 4/5 miles.
RESULT: You should come across many stoplights and stop signs.
- After you pass Greenkill Avenue, take the first right which will place you on Route 32.
LOOK OUT FOR: Look out for a red flashing light or stop sign. If you get to Loretta Pl, you have gone a bit too far.
- Drive for 6.5 miles to Rosendale town.
RESULT: You will get to a big hill, a shopping center to your right and 2 gas stations.
- Make a right after you pass the gas station on your right side.
RESULT: You will get to a 3rd gas station known as Stewarts.
- This is known as Main St. Rosendale
References
Chastain, S. (2011). How To Capture a Screen Shot in Windows. About.com Graphics Software. Retrieved November 14, 2013, from http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/general/ht/winscreenshot.htm
Gordon, W. (2013). How to Take a Screenshot on Android. Lifehacker. Retrieved November 14, 2013, from http://lifehacker.com/5994516/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-android
Pfeiffer, W. S., & Adkins, K. E. (2006). Technical communication: a practical approach (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Windows.microsoft.com. (2012). Setting up a home network. windows.microsoft.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013, from http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/setting-up-a-home-network
