COMP 1000, ENGL 1010, and PSYC 1010 Syllabus Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards based directly on the learning outcomes and syllabus concepts for COMP 1000, ENGL 1010, and PSYC 1010.

Basic Elements of Data Processing

Input, processing, and output.

Input Device

A device used to enter data into a computer.

Output Device

A device that presents information from a computer.

Secondary Storage

Storage used to save data for later use.

Operating System

Software that manages the computer and allows you to interact with it.

GUI

A graphical user interface that allows you to interact with a computer using visual elements.

Computer Networking

Connecting computers/devices so they can communicate and share resources.

Digital Communication

Communicating electronically through digital technologies.

LMS

A learning management system used to access and manage online course materials.

File Management

Organizing, saving, finding, moving, and managing computer files.

Word-Processing Software

Software used for creating, editing, formatting, saving, and printing documents.

Typeface

The design/style of a set of characters.

Font Size

The size of text characters.

Line Spacing

The amount of space between lines of text.

Justification

How text is aligned within a document.

Spell Check

Helps identify possible spelling errors.

Database

An organized collection of information that can be stored and managed.

Database Software

Software used for creating, organizing, storing, and working with data.

Spreadsheet Software

Software used for organizing data and performing calculations, which can create tables, calculations, and graphical representations of data.

Presentation Software

Software used for creating, modifying, and formatting presentations.

Safe Computing Practices

Practices that help protect computers, information, and users from threats.

Analyzing Writing

Identifying the subject, focus, and supporting information in a piece of writing.

Subject

What a piece of writing is about.

Focus

The main point or specific direction of the writing.

Supporting Information

Information that helps explain or prove the main point.

Parts of Speech

Categories of words based on how they function in sentences.

Noun

A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Pronoun

A word used in place of a noun.

Verb

A word that expresses an action or state of being.

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

Subject-Verb Agreement

The rule that the subject and verb must agree in number.

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

The rule that a pronoun should agree with the noun it refers to.

MLA Format

A formatting and documentation style used in academic writing.

Documenting Sources

Giving credit to the sources used in your writing.

Plagiarism

Using someone else's work or ideas without properly giving credit.

Citation

Information that identifies the source of material used in your writing.

Business Letter

A formal letter used for professional communication.

Claim Letter

A professional letter used to make a claim or request regarding a problem or situation.

Résumé

A document summarizing your education, experience, skills, and qualifications.

Cover Letter

A letter that introduces you and explains your interest and qualifications for a position.

Proofreading

Checking writing for errors in grammar, mechanics, spelling, and formatting.

Psychology

The study of behavior, thinking, and emotion.

Psychological Research

Research used to investigate questions about behavior and mental processes.

Critical Thinking

Carefully evaluating information before accepting a conclusion.