MICROSOFT ACCESS LEARNING

ACCESS LEARNING

Determining whether or not Microsoft Access is an easy program to learn appears to be more of a personal opinion as opposed to a yes/no question. For me its not as easy if you don't really focus on it. Its quite tough learning. 

Some people might say that Access is very easy to understand and jam-packed with sensible, user-friendly features. Others might tell you that Access is confusing and difficult to learn. 

Generally speaking, Access is user friendly and can be used by beginners, but there is a learning curve. 

Here are some tips that i have learned in class :  

Getting Started 

Perhaps one of the most important factors in the beginning is understanding the various terminology used in the program (i.e., database, queries, wizards). Once you know what the terminology means, you’ll have an easier time following the tips and suggestions. 

Also, you should familiarize yourself in regards to when and how databases should be used. For instance, if you only need to maintain a small amount of data, or the data you need to store is for a short time, a database is probably over the top. Access is best for managing large amounts of data. 

Creating Databases

Once you get a feel for the program, the next step is understanding how to create a database. Here are some things to explore:

• What to name your database
• Where to store your database
• How to create a table using the Table Wizard 
• How to enter information 
• How to change and delete information 
• How to save and exit your database

Using the Features: Queries, Sorting and Filters

Access has a number of great tools, and queries is one of them. Queries let you select specific data from your tables. What you’ll want to learn are the types of queries that Access supports, how to use Query Wizards and how to design your own queries. 

Also popular is the ability to sort and filter data. Sorting lets you put information into a logical order, while filtering allows you to limit what you see. These features can be used by the user-friendly drop-down menus.

Access is a very dynamic program, giving you the ability to create custom forms, integrate your data with Word and Excel and import and export information. It also has a decent selection of wizards and tools that make creating reports and forms simple. The basics of Access can be learned fairly quickly, but we must have patience in the meantime. 

LAB TEST

lab test

In computer application subject, we have 2 lab test in total. My first lab test was Microsoft Words and my second lab test was Access. Both lab test quite tough for me because we are not enough time to finish up the complete test. The time given only 2 hours. I am quite disappointed with myself because i felt that i not really did well for it. To be honest, this subject is a tough subject for me. I really hope that i can cope with my final soon. I need to catch up more and struggle to get a good grades for this subject. In sha Allah, may Allah ease me 😖😖😖😖

EXCEL FUNCTION LEARNING

This class taught me how to use Excel as a tool for facilitating data analysis and to visually present data in a manner that is easily intelligible for not only myself but other users as well. From a data analysis perspective, I learned how to have Excel quickly make many calculations that would a take lot longer if done manually. One of the most interesting, and practical, capabilities I learned was how to define what criteria I want to count out of a raw data list that is not already broken into different categories for me. In regards to presenting raw data visually, I learned how to create both scatter plots and histograms. 

The Excel activities will be very applicable to my majors and other areas of interest. As someone planning to double major in political science and business, Excel will help me understand data as well as present it in an easy to understand way. In my political science major I expect the skill of creating visual representations of data to be particularly helpful. In business, Excel would be very helpful in analyzing a company’s operations. For instance, I enjoy looking into investable companies and tried using the skills I learned in Excel to gain insight into a fertilizer company. 

Overall, I feel that my newly acquired knowledge of Excel’s capabilities will make me very likely to utilize it in the future. Moreover, I expect to continually discover new uses for it whether in personal, academic, or professional applications.

MICROSOFT WORD LEARNING

Its very excited day when it comes to Tuesday. Because my class started at 11 am to 2pm. Usually for this class i need to be extra focus. For the second class, our lecture is Microsoft Word learning. On that day, we are given a Microsoft Word booklet by our lecturer. By that booklet Dr Azila explained it well to the class how to make a journal using the Microsoft Word. That day was an interesting class. 

Furthermore, i had to admit that this subtopic one of the toughest topics. All i need is to be 100% focus in class. Once you lost, you will never get to catch up during the class. Microsoft office is a normal thing for a student like me but when it comes to the journal i learned new knowledge that i never learn before. Interesting!!!

Lastly,  we assigned to do a task as our homework and submit it to ifolio. 

What we can do with Microsoft Word :

•Use a template to create a document

•Change document margins

•Personalize a document template

•Indent a paragraph

•Customize theme fonts

•Create and modify a style

•Insert a building block

•Save a Word document as a PDF document and edit a PDF document

ETHICS AND SECURITY & WEB DEVELOPMENT THEORY

HORAYYYY ITS SECOND LECTURE DAY! 

I had learn this theory by using a slide. What i have learned are the ways that software manufacturers protect against software piracy, how encryption, digital signatures, and digital certificates work, techniques to prevent unauthorized computer access and use and many more. This theory didn't take so much long because we need to learn by ourself since the theory quite easy to understand. But if there is anything not clear, our lecturer is always open to ask. I am so blessed.

FIRST CLASS OF COMPUTER APPLICATION

MY VERY FIRST COMPUTER APPLICATION CLASS! 

An excited day coming today. The feeling of attending the first day class of computer application in first semester was a bit nervous and excited. My expectation about this class was a happening class with cheerful classmates and helpful lecturer. I hope that i can get many knowledge about information technology from attending this class. 

From the first class, i have learned is some theory of Ethics & Security, Web Development and how to create a blog. My lecturer which is Dr. Nor Azila Binti Mat explain every detail about the important theory and taught me every single things about blog, how to make the blog more interesting with videos and posting pictures. 

MY DAILY ROUTINE IN UKM

Wake up early for classes! Easier said then done, especially if you can’t giving up partying with your friends, spending nights out at pubs and clubs and having fun. Waking up early, isn’t really much of an obligation during University, however this rule is a good and healthy happy that makes a big difference over the course of a day.

Being a ' business student', my daily routine during my college days was quite "hectic". But I tried my best to keep a balance of extracurricular activities along with my curriculum. 

My college timings were from 8-5pm. combining both lectures and practicals. (depending on the time-table, practicals would sometimes end at 4 pm)

After class there will be a training for me everyday at UKM field playing Frisbee with my teammates.