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ITS 12W, Beginning Word Processing
Public Course Master
Status   Approved Division   Business and Applied Technologies
Credits   1  
Prerequisite(s)   CPE 061, ITS 080, and ITS 081
Pre/Corequisite(s)   none
Corequisite(s)   none
 
Permission Required   No

Description   Basic creation and editing of documents using packaged word processing software (Word 2007). Keyboarding skills strongly recommended. Students with minimal computer and keyboarding skills will take longer in completing the assigned tasks. ITS 12K, which teaches keyboarding skills and beginning word processing skills, may be substituted for ITS 12W.
Contact Hours
(per week)		  
Lab 2:1 2 hours
Course Goals  
1. Create Documents With Word 2007
  • Understand word processing software
  • Explore the Word program window
  • Start a document
  • Save a document
  • Select text
  • Format text using the Mini toolbar
  • Create a document using a template
  • View and navigate a document
2. Editing Documents
  • Cut and paste text
  • check spelling and grammar
  • Copy and paste text
  • research information
  • Use the Office Clipboard
  • add hyperlinks
  • Find and replace text
  • prepare a document for distribution
3. Formatting Text and Paragraphs
  • Format with fonts
  • work with indents
  • Copy formats using the Format Painter
  • add bullets and numbering
  • Change line and paragraph spacing
  • add borders and shading
  • Work with tabs
  • add footnotes and endnotes
4. Formatting Documents
  • Set document margins
  • Divide a document into sections
  • Insert page breaks
  • Format columns
  • Insert page numbers
  • Add headers and footers
  • Edit headers and footers
  • Insert a table
  • Insert clip art
5. Creating and Formatting Tables
  • Insert a table
  • Insert and delete rows and columns
  • Sort table data
  • Split and merge cells
  • Perform calculations in tables
  • Apply a table style
  • Create a custom format for a table
6. Illustrating Documents with Graphics
  • Insert a graphic
  • Size and scale a graphic
  • Position a graphic
  • Create a text box
  • Create WordArt
  • Draw shapes
  • Create a chart
  • Finalize page layout
Outcomes   CORE
  • Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
Program
  • Demonstrate proficiency in general education and supportive skills. (Early Childhood Education)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in general education and supportive skills. (Early Childhood Education)
  • Report and document significant findings of the client's condition to the appropriate individual in a timely manner. (Practical Nursing)
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team. (Medical Assisting)
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