The Task

Introduction to 
Tasks Tasks For Techies

The Outlook 
Just Do It
Case
Introduction to Tasks

What is a Task?
 What is a Task?

Activity that needs to be 
accomplished within a period of time
…Yet, To My Perspective, A Task Is:

…a small portion of a project that 
needs to get done within a period of 
time, so the project can be finished…
 Tasks For Techies

...or how to use tasks through your

computer...
Apple
Windows + Apple
Multi‐Platform

Pow !!!!
 The Outlook Case

A brief approach to Microsoft view of tasks

Tasks and To‐Do Lists
Tasks
How About a New Task?
 Just Do It

How a Multi-Platform Program can

change the usage of tasks
Multi‐Platform

Yeah !!!!
...I remember…
Task Home: The Internet
Tasking Projects
Contacting Your Tasks
Marco Fiorentino 

Presentation Outline for Informative Speech 

The Task 

Section 1: Introduction to tasks 

1. What is a task? A task can be defined as an activity that needs to be accomplished within a 
period of time. We task because it is a time effective manner of achieving goals. 
2. However, to my perspective, a task is a small portion of a project that needs to get done 
within a period of time, so the project can be finished. 

Section 2: Tasks for Techies 

3. If you are a techie or if you are not, you might be interested in tasking through different 
platforms. Here’s the example that prevails for Apple: Omnifocus, a professional grade 
personal task management app. This only works with Mac products. That apple is rotten… 
4. Microsoft Office, which works for both windows and Mac OS, holds a jewel within: Outlook: 
e‐mail, tasking, calendar and contacts as a union, in one Program. 
5. And here’s what my friend Rob Riggle defines as “POW!”: the multi‐platform application that 
allows your tasking to be in sync, 24/7. We will focus on the last two this time. 

Section 3: The Outlook Case. 

6. So when in Outlook, we can distinguish two things: first is the to‐do bar. The to‐do bar is 
divided in three sections; the first on the top is a calendar. The second one marks the next 
appointments in line. The third section is a Task “quick view”. The second thing we will 
notice is the Task button. 
7. When we click it, we can see our tasks for the day, and arrange these views the way we 
want. 
8. This is how a new task looks like. You can deal with it yourself, or you can send it through 
email to a coworker. You can also attach files, links, pictures, etc. A server for tasking is the 
best option, however, if you don’t have the money for a server or you know nothing about 
computing, your best choice is to Just Do‐It. 

Section 4: Just Do‐It 

9. Rob remembers what I mentioned before, Doit.im works on Windows, Mac, Android and the 
web, maintaining each task synced 24/7. 
10. How? Doit places your task on the internet, making it part of the air. This can be 
downloaded to a mobile phone, like the Iphone or an Android. 
11. One thing that Outlook doesn’t have is the possibility of grouping tasks into projects. Doit 
does have this option. This allows the user to be working on different projects and be 
successful on them all. 
12. You can also send tasks to the contacts that you want. They can receive those tasks on their 
mobile phones right away. The collect box stays there all the time, and is just a quick access 
feature that Doit has, so you can task while multi‐tasking. 
Date: September 30, 2010

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From: Marco Fiorentino, MF

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associated with the flu shots are $10 for HMO covered employees and $15 for
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When you attempted to purchase the chair last night there were two available but after your
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Although we no longer have the Black Leather Chaise in stock, we do have a similar style chair
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Customer Service Manager

Florida International University 
Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151 St. 
Suite ACII 121, Miami FL 33181 
 
October 12, 2010 
 
Dear Mr. Burston, 
 
My name is Marco Fiorentino, and I am the Journalism and Mass Communications Internship 
Department Director of Florida International University.  
 
I am writing this letter because I believe that the Journalism and Mass Communications 
Department of Florida International University has been producing young talents for many years, 
and since those talents are being requested by high standards institutions like yours, we would like 
to encourage you to adopt our well educated young professionals through our Advertising Internship 
Program. 
 
Your company, Ogilvy, has been an industry giant in the world of advertising; that means 
that your high success can help the development of our already experienced students with new 
experiences in the positions of your preference. 
 
The qualifications and credentials of our well respected School of Journalism and Mass 
Communications have already made a breakthrough when compared to other schools; this way, our 
admission to the school is more select compared to other institutions and our programs are harder, 
providing you with the fact of finding in these young students, better interns.  
 
The requirements for a student to become an intern are having a minimum of 3.0 GPA score 
on courses taken within our school. Students would also be required to have successfully completed 
the following required SJMC courses: 
 MMC3104 – Writing Strategies 
 MMC 3602 ‐ Mass Media & Society 
 ADV 3000 – Principles of Advertising 
 ADV 3200 – Creative Concepts 
 VIC 3002 – Visual Design for Media 
 
Finally, Ogilvy will be able to have within its lines, high qualified young professionals which 
working part‐time as interns would provide higher advantages to your company with no costs. 
 
As you can see, that the Journalism and Mass Communications Department of Florida International 
University has been producing young talents for many years. I hope that you consider this letter 
when you look at any further action regarding internships. Thank you very much. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
 
 
Marco Fiorentino  
 Marco Fiorentino
540 Brickell Key Dr
Miami, FL 33131
305-910-6517

September 13, 2010

Mr. Carlos Miguel Suris

Faculty Supervisor, Student Services
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Florida International University
3000 N.E. 151st Street
North Miami, FL 33181

Dear Mr. Suris,

My name is Marco Fiorentino; I was a student on your Mass Media and Society and
Visual Design classes, on spring 2010. I am currently looking forward to apply for Graduate
School, and would like to take this opportunity to request a letter of recommendation from
you to facilitate my acceptance into the Advertising Graduate program from the University of
my Choice.

I have assisted to your lectures from January to June of 2010. I have proven to be responsible
in my assignments, and lead my groups to good performances. I worked efficiently for your
classes, and demonstrated great interest on both of them, by participating in class, adding my
knowledge to both of your lectures. I have had outstanding performances working alone,
especially on a particular occasion, when I made from a group project an individual
assignment, creating a webpage and a comic book for your Visual Design class, obtaining for
it the maximum award for it.

I have learned in your class, besides the techniques taught by you and your entourage of
associate professors, what is like to work in communications using professional techniques
for the creation of Mass Media. During the semester spent with you as a professor, I managed
to comprehend the different Mass Media related issues in different countries, and by being
aware of them I was able to become more objective as well. This objectivity and eloquence
has been highly demonstrated throughout my participation in your discussions and classes.

I trust you to be one of the best professors I had in my college years, and I know that you
know my qualities in a way that other professionals and colleagues of yours are not able to
reach. These qualities, and my personal achievements on your classes, might be something
transcendental that the graduate schools may consider appealing. Thank you for your time
and consideration.

Sincerely,

Marco Fiorentino