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OADM225 Microsoft Word-Beginning Course No Longer Offered

3 credits

2250

MEDA140

None

A classroom with computers using windows platform is required.

Students learn to use Microsoft Word for job entry or advancement. Productivity is emphasized through the application of word processing skills and by the knowledge required to produce documents for business.

Course Learning Goals
1. The student will produce and format business documents such as letters, memos, and reports and customize those documents for specific purposes.
2. The student will acquire facility in using common word processing support features such as Spell, AutoCorrect, Thesaurus, and Grammar Checker.
3. The student will design and format documents that involve nonroutine features such as columns, tables, borders, graphics, and objects.
4. The student will prepare documents requiring special features, including headers, footer, footnotes, and endnotes.
5. The student will develop special-purpose documents such as announcements and newsletters.
6. The student will review basic knowledge and principles common to computers.
7. Gain familiarity with computers that operate in a Windows environment.
8. Identify basic similarities and differences between Word and other word processing programs.
9. Manage document windows and files.
10. Convert WordPerfect documents to MS Word and convert MS Word documents to WordPerfect and to other word processing programs.
11. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
  1. Process text
  2. Cut, copy, insert, and move text
  3. Add bullets and numbering
  4. Use the Undo and Repeat command
  5. Use the Overtype mode
  6. Apply font styles (Bold and Italic)
  7. Use all underline options
  8. Apply character effects (superscript, subscript, strikethrough, small caps and outline)
  9. Select and change fonts and font size (automatically and manually)
  10. Use hyphenation (nonbreaking and soft hyphens)
  11. Align text (Center, Left, Right, and Justified)
  12. Set margins
  13. Insert page breaks
  14. Align text vertically
  15. Set line spacing options
  16. Insert date and time
  17. Use TABS command (Center, Decimal, Left and Right)
  18. Set tabs with leaders
  19. Use indentation options (Left, Right, First Line and Hanging Indent)
  20. Create and modify page numbers
  21. Create and modify headers and footers
  22. Create sections with formatting that differs from other sections
  23. Alternate headers and footers
  24. Create and apply styles
  25. Edit styles
  26. Use templates
  27. Find and replace text
  28. Find specific text (Go to)
  29. Navigate through a document
  30. Set auto correct exceptions
  31. Create and apply frequently used text
  32. Create an outline
  33. Modify an outline
  34. Save as HTML
  35. Create a hyperlink
  36. Browse through files
  37. Use the SPELLING command
  38. Use the GRAMMAR command
  39. Use the THESAURUS command
  40. Key and edit text in columns
  41. Revise column structure
  42. Create and format tables
  43. Add borders and shading to tables
  44. Revise tables
  45. Modify tables structure (merge cells, change height and width)
  46. Rotate text in a table
  47. Locate and open an existing document
  48. Save a document with the same name
  49. Save a document with a different name
  50. Create a folder
  51. Create and modify lines and objects
  52. Create and modify 3D shapes
  53. Use a print preview
  54. Print a document
  55. Prepare and print envelopes and labels
12. Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
13. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
  See course syllabus.

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OADM225 Microsoft Word-Beginning

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Course Learning Goals

Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student: