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Microsoft Word 2002 Made Easy
Katie Layman, Evergreen Valley College
LaVaughn Hart, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, Pleasanton, CA

ISBN-10: 0130612286
ISBN-13: 9780130612281

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 740 pp
Status: Out of Print

Suggested retail price: $106.60
This item is out of print and is no longer available for purchase.



For courses in Microcomputer Applications, Word Processing, Office Technology, and Beginning/Intermediate/ Advanced Microsoft Word.

This text provides students with thorough coverage of features and simple step-by-step instructions to quickly master the Microsoft Word 2002 program. A “learn by doing” approach is achieved through numerous hands-on activities and the easy-to-follow chapter instruction lists. The book also prepares students for the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification exams for Word Core and Word Expert.

  • In-chapter and chapter-end hands-on activities.

    • Allows students to gain immediate experience as to how each Microsoft Word feature is performed. Ex.___

  • Chapter-end Challenge Your Skills activities.

    • Offers students the opportunity to apply what they have learned. Ex.___

  • Chapter-end language arts skills sections—Features vocabulary words and definitions, and a proofreading and/or grammar rule.

    • Reinforces students' basic English and grammar skills. Ex.___

  • Authentic real-world documents—Includes memorandums; letters; e-mail; messages; reports; résumés; and newsletters.

    • Shows students how to properly format various business documents. Ex.___

  • Coverage of Microsoft Office User Specialist exam objectives—Carefully integrated into the hands-on, practice activities in each chapter.

    • Prepares students to successfully complete the MOUS certification exams. Ex.___

  • A focus on the Internet and related skills—Integrates current Internet terms and an Internet activity into every chapter.

    • Directs students to e-mail class work to instructors, and familiarizes them with the Microsoft Template Gallery for the creation of business documents. Ex.___

  • Chapter- and part-end skills assessment—Designed to fulfill the competencies and basic skills requirements identified by tech prep and the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, U.S. Department of Labor.

    • Reinforces students' reading, writing, thinking, and decision-making skills. Ex.___

  • A practical orientation.

    • Helps instructors in their efforts to provide students with the work-ready skills needed to succeed in today's job market. Ex.___

  • Accommodating authors.

    • Authors are especially knowledgeable of Microsoft applications and networks, and are skilled at presenting teacher workshops and cooperating with teachers' needs. Ex.___

  • Documents and core material are contained on student disk.

    • Saves hours of keying time for shorter courses. Ex.___

(NOTE: Each part ends with “Checking Your Step Production Skill Builder Projects.”)

Start-Up.

I. THE BEGINNING STEP: CREATE AND EDIT BUSINESS DOCUMENTS.

 1. Create a Memorandum.

 2. Edit a Memorandum.

 3. Create Business Letters.

 4. Edit and Enhance Documents.

II. A STEP FURTHER: WORK WITH SPECIAL FEATURES.

 5. Create a Table.

 6. Edit a Table.

 7. Create a Résumé.

 8. Create Newspaper-Style and Side-by-Side Columns.

III. A STEP UP: CREATE REPORTS AND SPECIAL DOCUMENTS.

 9. Create a One-Page Document.

10. Create a Multi-Page Document.

11. Create a Mail Merge Letter and Address List.

12. Create Envelope Addresses and Mailing Labels.

IV. A STEP AHEAD: ADVANCED DOCUMENTS AND FEATURES.

13. Create a Filer, Letterhead, and Newsletter.

14. Create Documents Using Special Features.

15. Create Documents Using Special Functions.

16. Manage Document Windows and Files.

V. A GIANT STEP: USING DESKTOP PUBLISHING.

17. Create a Tri-Fold Mailer Brochure.

18. Create a Magazine Article.

19. Create Fill-in Forms.

VI. STEPS RIGHT UP: CREATE SPECIAL DOCUMENTS.

20. Use Advanced Editing Techniques.

21. Outlines, Table of Contents, Indexes, and Table of Authorities.

22. Use Advanced Features and Create Master Documents.

23. Advanced Tables and Microsoft Graph.

24. Advanced Merging.

Special Integrated Activity Using the Microsoft Office Programs.

Finish-Up (Appendices).

Index.

Proofreader's Marks.

Microsoft Word 2002 Toolbars and Keyboard Shortcuts Guide.

"The chapters on tables are excellent. The Web exercises are super. I especially like the exercises in creating a resume. Katie Layman's and LaVaughn Hart's book makes you feel like you have a personal tutor sitting beside you." — Katie Ryan, Bakersfield, CA

"The step-by-step instructions of the commands in the lesson chapter along with the practice exercises help students grasp the functions of the commands easily. After completing the lesson exercises, our students can proceed on their own to complete the projects at the end of the chapter." — Anne Powell, Las Positas College

"Impressive—it's just a user friendly book that is loaded with hands-on activities!" — Constance Jenks, Tallahassee Community College

TEXT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Early coverage of major program features such as reveal formatting, multi- selection, and task panes
  • A wealth of guided and independent hands-on exercises
  • Clear, accurate, task-oriented, step-by-step instructions
  • Coverage of new office technologies such as e-mailing, and use of the Internet
  • Use of Microsoft Web Office Template Gallery in many activities
  • Focus on correct document formatting techniques
  • Unique Language Arts Skill-Builder Activities introducing Internet terms in every chapter
  • Special hands-on exercises
  • Reviewed and approved for compliance with the Microsoft Office User Specialist exams, "Microsoft WORD 2002 Core" and "Microsoft WORD 2002 Expert"

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