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 Application Uses and Reflection

There are different applications that I use daily for work and school. Each application has its unique purpose and functionality. Although they can be used interchangeably some projects require a specific application to accomplish a certain outcome. The word processor application is great when I need to write professionally or a proper paper for academic purposes. The grammar check that comes built-in makes it so that there are fewer errors in my writing. The spreadsheet application has great features like organizing data as well as making visuals for that data. Being able to see the data in a chart really helps put that into a better perspective for some. The spreadsheet application is one that I thoroughly like to use for work and school purposes. The presentation application does have its uses and although I do not use it much except for school it does make it easy to present certain projects better with visuals that would otherwise just be words. Having the ability to add visual aids can help drive the point that you are trying to make better than just data or words on a screen. The database application is the one that I use least because there are no applicable features we use at work or school. Although I do not use these applications myself, I have seen them used by friends as well as coworkers and it does make their job easier. As I keep growing my knowledge in the information technology world I am sure I will run into more of these applications and I will have to be proficient in them.

           The application that I enjoy using and believe has the best use for me is the spreadsheet application. I have learned to use it more efficiently since my statistics class because of the formulas we had to utilize. Putting my day on it and calculating the time I spend doing each activity was uncomplicated. The spreadsheet does a lot more than just organize data; it also allows you to use formulas to make sense of the data and make charts to visually see that data in action like mentioned by Vahid & Lysecky (2017). I use the spreadsheet application at work to store data of fiber that is run throughout the city and can color coordinate it as well. I will continue to use the spreadsheet application when I can because of how versatile it is.

 

References

Vahid, F., & Lysecky, S. (2017). Computing technology for all. Retrieved from zybooks.zyante.com/

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