Writing research papers and creating presentations can be very challenging. Knowing how to take notes and paraphrase ideas can help.
Are you required to use Excel, Word, or PowerPoint for a paper or presentation? Do you feel comfortable using these applications?
If not, consider visiting the Microsoft Office website. The site contains a plethora of information on their products including how-to documents, templates, webcasts, training videos and more.
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