How do I reset my Macbook Pro

I have owned my Macbook Pro since around the end of 2012, and I would like to reset it, as it has recently been slowing down, along with booting up and shutting down slowly, and opening any application takes around 1 minute. I would like to know how to reset it with ease. The problem is, is that I don't know if i need an External drive to back up my content. Most of the Files on my macbook can be easily re-downloaded, and I have enought room on an 8 gigabyte USB to store the important files. Also, I have a copy of Word, and I wanted to know If after I reset my computer, will I still be able to use he same copy registered to me. I have the Install disc and it came with 3 copies of Word. I used one when I got my computer. Sorry that all of it is kinda out of order, as this is my first time doing this. Thanks

You should always have a backup of you data. It is best if you have two backups. All HDDs will eventually fail.
If by 'reset' you wish to delete everything from the HDD and reinstall as if 'out of the box', I would first urge you to read this comprehensive document and see if there may be easier ways of restoring performance to your MBP. Usually the HDD is a good place to start.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3521
You certainly should be able to continue using all third party applications, including Word.
Ciao.

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