Prentice Hall

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GO! with Microsoft Office 2003 Brief, 2/E
Shelley Gaskin
Linda Turpen
Robert L. Ferrett, Eastern Michigan University
John Preston
Sally Preston
Alicia Vargas, Pasadena City College

ISBN-10: 0131878646
ISBN-13: 9780131878648

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 1400 pp
Published: 01/11/2006


For Introductory Computer courses in Microsoft Office 2003 or courses in Computer Concepts with a lab component for Microsoft Office 2003 applications.

 

Teach the course YOU want in LESS TIME! The primary goal of the GO! Series, aside from teaching computer applications, is ease of implementation, with an approach that is based on clearly-defined projects for students and a one of a kind supplements package. 

 

For Introductory Computer courses in Microsoft Office 2003 or courses in Computer Concepts with a lab component for Microsoft Office 2003 applications.

 

Teach the course YOU want in LESS TIME! The primary goal of the GO! Series, aside from teaching computer applications, is ease of implementation, with an approach that is based on clearly-defined projects for students and a one of a kind supplements package. 

 

 

Q: As a professor, are you challenged to do more in the classroom with fewer resources and less time? 

 

A: The GO! System is created with everyday classroom realities in mind. The primary goal of the GO! System is ease of implementation, with an approach that is based on clearly-defined projects for students and a one-of-a-kind instructor supplements package.

 

Q: Are your students concerned that they lack the basic computer skills needed to succeed in today's environment? Are they frustrated by textbooks that are confusing and hard to comprehend?

 

A: The GO! Series textbooks promise that students will not get lost or confused by misleading instruction while working through real-life projects that are clearly written and logically arranged.

 

Q: Do find yourself busy trying to implement various course delivery modes (e.g. lecture, lab, online, self-paced, etc.) while maintaining your regular class schedule?

 

A: The GO! System features a one-of-a-kind Instructor's Resource Kit that includes a fully-annotated instructor's edition and unique supplements to help all instructors, including adjuncts, implement their course quickly and with as little effort as possible, no matter what delivery mode.

 

Q: Are you challenged with implementing outcomes-based assessment? Are you tired of spending day and night grading open-ended, project-based assignments? 

 

A: The GO! System now includes even more open-ended problem solving assignments along with a unique Rubric, developed with the help of student assessment expert, Denise Wilbur of Authentic Education, to help you easily assess your students on learning outcomes. 

 

 

OTHER POINTS OF DIFFERENTIATION

 

The GO! Textbook:

  • Ease of Use: GO! Series textbooks are designed for student success and ease of use for a diverse student audience.
    • Chapters named “Chapters” and Sequential Pagination makes the text easy for students to navigate and find assignments. [Pg. 585]
  • Project-Based Approach: GO!’s project-based approach clusters the learning objectives around the projects rather than around software features. Teaches students to solve real problems as they practice and learn the features. [Pg. 585]
    • Projects are Color-Coded so students know where they are in a chapter.
  • NEW! Numbered Chapter Objectives indicate what students will learn in the chapter. You will see they are referenced throughout and in the end-of-chapter review. [Pg. 585]
  • Chapter Opening Stories engage students and set the stage for the projects in the chapter. [Pg. 586]

  • NEW! Student File Guides at the beginning of each project clearly indicate the file needed to complete an assignment. [Pg. 587]

  • NEW! Student CD bound in the book makes it easy for students to locate and access the necessary data files. [INSIDE BACK COVER]

  • NEW! GO! with WinZip reference card bound in the textbook provides quick and easy instructions on using the popular WinZip compression software.

  • A Visual Summary shows students right up front what their project should look like. [Pg. 587]

  • GO!’s friendly single-column design with ample white space is easy to read and navigate.

  • NEW! Larger Screenshots are easier to follow. [Pg. 587]

  • UPDATED! Step-by-step instruction tightened throughout the textbook. [Pg. 590]

    GO!’s unique usage of Microsoft Procedural Syntax presents instructions that begin with where the action is to take place, followed by the action itself. This prevents students from doing the right action in the wrong place. [Pg. 593]

  • Teachable Moment Theory: The GO! Series does not use tedious paragraphs of expository text; instead, concepts are woven into the steps at the teachable moment. [Pg. 593]

  • NEW! Expanded Coverage of Excel charting, Word Mail Merge, and relational databases in Access.

  • GO!’s End-of-Chapter material offers ample variety of chapter review from fill-in-the-blank concepts review to open-ended, project-based assessments to a running case! [Pgs.: 665-692]

    • Skills Assessment, Performance Assessment, Mastery Assessment, providing real world projects with high, medium, or low levels of guidance. [Pg. 668]

    • NEW! Color Coded exercises indicates various levels of guidance.

    • NEW! Numbered Chapter Objectives appear in end of chapter exercises and indicate what the student is about to review. [Pg. 674]

    • NEW! File Guide Boxes at the beginning of each end of chapter assessment clearly indicate the file needed to complete an assignment. [Pg. 674]

    • NEW! Rubric, created with the help of assessment expert, Denise Wilbur of Authentic Assessments, provides a unique scoring guide for use with open-ended Problem Solving and NEW! You and GO! assessments. [Pg. 688
      • Responds to the trend in school accreditation board demands for authentic assessment of students.
      • Printed in textbook to provide students with guidance on completing and evaluating their work. 
         

    • NEW! You and GO! assessments provide an open-ended project that personally relates to the student (ex. create a budget of your expenses).

    • NEW! Business Running Case provides a continuing project that spans the chapters within an application and covers all the chapter objectives.

Need more end-chapter assessment options?

  • NEW! Additional End of Chapter Assessments book (ISBN: 0131878778) maps to the core textbook and contains more than 200 pages of additional assessments.

GO! System Unique Instructor Resources:

  • GO!'s One-of-a-Kind Instructor's Resource Kit includes a fully-annotated instructor's edition and numerous unique supplements to help all instructors implement the course quickly and with as little effort as possible.

  • Annotated Instructor's Edition in print and on CD contains the entire book, wrapped with vital margin notes, including objectives, a list of files needed for the chapter, teaching tips, and MORE!

    • NOW! organized by Prepare, Teach, Assess, each chapter in the annotated instructor’s edition starts with a Prepare, Teach, Assess guide and file guide.

    • NEW! Full-size student pages in the annotated instructor’s edition let instructors experience the text just like their students.

  • Expert Demonstration Documents (EDD) cover identical skills of each in-chapter project with different content, accompanied by a brief script. Use it in class and avoid students skipping ahead.

  • Chapter Assignment Sheets provide a listing all of the assignments for the chapter, where you can quickly insert your name, course information, due dates, and points. Providing these to students ensures they always know what is due, when, and in what format.

  • Custom Assignment Tags offer scoring checklists for chapter assignments that can be, printed, copied, cut out and attached to printed submissions.

  • Highlighted Overlays consist of transparent overlays of solution files. Yellow highlights point out the gradable elements for quick and easy grading.

  • NEW! Point Counted Production Tests are pre-made cumulative exams for each project, chapter, and application.

  • NEW! Rubric, created with the help of assessment expert, Denise Wilbur of Authentic Assessments, provides a unique grading tool for use with open-ended Problem Solving and You and GO! assessments.

    • Responds to the trend in school accreditation board demands for authentic assessment of students.

    • An example graded solution for instructors demonstrates the highest achievement a student could accomplish.
    • Additional cells are provided for instructors to indicate weighting.
    • Printed in textbook to provide students with guidance on completing and evaluating their work.
  • NEW! Instructor Planning Tools:
    • NEW! GO! Transition Guide helps new GO! adopters plan and format their course
    • NEW! Course Calendars provide a variety of recommended course schedules.
    • NEW! Assignment Planning Grid features assignment types and recommendations for use based on class size, delivery mode, and student needs.
    • NEW! Assessment Planning Grid provides a listing of all assessments and their file names.
  • NEW! Instructor Resource Center CD makes it easier to access instructor tools and data files.
    • Adopters will receive three copies, one each for office, class, and home!
  • NEW! GO! Guide provides a poster-size visual roadmap to the entire GO! System!

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  • NEW! Expanded Coverage of Excel charting, Word Mail Merge, and relational databases in Access.
  • NEW! Numbered Chapter Objectives indicate what students will learn in the chapter. You will see they are referenced throughout and in the end-of-chapter review. [Pg. 585]
  • NEW! Student File Guides at the beginning of each project clearly indicate the file needed to complete an assignment. [Pg. 587]
  • NEW! Student CD bound in the book makes it easy for students to locate and access the necessary data files. [INSIDE BACK COVER]
  • NEW! GO! with WinZip reference card bound in the textbook provides quick and easy instructions on using the popular WinZip compression software.
  • NEW! Larger Screenshots are easier to follow. [Pg. 587]
  • UPDATED! Step-by-step instruction throughout the textbook has been re-written to avoid excess student guidance. [Pg. 590]
  • GO!’s End-of-Chapter material offers ample variety of chapter review from fill-in-the-blank concepts review to open-ended, project-based assessments to a running case! [Pgs.: 665-692]
    • NEW! Color Coded exercises indicates various levels of guidance.

    • NEW! Numbered Chapter Objectives appear in end of chapter exercises and indicate what the student is about to review. [Pg. 674]

    • NEW! File Guide Boxes at the beginning of each end of chapter assessment clearly indicate the file needed to complete an assignment. [Pg. 674]

    • NEW! Rubric, created with the help of assessment expert, Denise Wilbur of Authentic Assessments, provides a unique scoring guide for use with open-ended Problem Solving and NEW! You and GO! assessments. [Pg. 688]
      • Responds to the trend in school accreditation board demands for authentic assessment of students.
      • Printed in textbook to provide students with guidance on completing and evaluating their work. 

  • NEW! You and GO! assessments provide an open-ended project that personally relates to the student (ex. create a budget of your expenses).

  • NEW! Business Running Case provides a continuing project that spans the chapters within an application and covers all the chapter objectives.

    Need more end-chapter review options?

    • NEW! Additional End of Chapter Assessments book (ISBN: 0131878778) maps to the core textbook and contains more than 200 pages of additional assessments. 

    GO! System Unique Instructor Resources:

    • Annotated Instructor's Edition in print and on CD contains the entire book, wrapped with vital margin notes, including objectives, a list of files needed for the chapter, teaching tips, and MORE!
      • NOW! organized by Prepare, Teach, Assess, each chapter in the annotated instructor’s edition starts with a Prepare, Teach, Assess guide and file guide.
      • NEW! Full-size student pages in the annotated instructor’s edition let instructors experience the text just like their students.
    • NEW! Point Counted Production Tests are pre-made cumulative exams for each project, chapter, and application.
    • NEW! Rubric, created with the help of assessment expert, Denise Wilbur of Authentic Assessments, provides a unique scoring guide for use with open-ended Problem Solving and NEW! You and GO! assessments.
      • Responds to the trend in school accreditation board demands for authentic assessment of students.
      • An example graded solution for instructors demonstrates the highest achievement a student could accomplish.
      • Additional cells are provided for instructors to indicate weighting.
      • Also, printed in textbook to provide students with guidance on completing and evaluating their work.

    NEW! Instructor Planning Tools:
    • NEW! GO! Transition Guide helps new GO! adopters plan and format their course
    • NEW! Course Calendars provide a variety of recommended course schedules.
    • NEW! Assignment Planning Grid features assignment types and recommendations for use based on class size, delivery mode, and student needs.
    • NEW! Assessment Planning Grid provides a listing of all assessments and their file names.

    NEW! Instructor Resource Center CD makes it easier to access instructor tools and data files.

    • Adopters will receive three copies, one each for office, class, and home!

    NEW! GO! Guide provides a poster-size visual roadmap to the entire GO! System!

    • Preface

     

    Getting Started with Windows XP

    Getting Started with Outlook 2003

    Getting Started with Internet Explorer

    Basic Computer Concepts

     

    Word

      Chapter 1: Creating Documents with Microsoft Word 2003

      Chapter 2: Formatting and Organizing Text

      Chapter 3: Using Graphics and Tables

      Chapter 4: Using Special Document Formats, Columns, and Mail Merge

     

    Excel

      Chapter 1: Creating a Worksheet and Charting Data

      Chapter 2: Designing Effective Worksheets

      Chapter 3: Using Functions and Data Tables

     

    Access

      Chapter 1: Getting Started with Access Databases and Tables

      Chapter 2: Sort, Filter, and Query a Database

      Chapter 3: Forms and Reports

     

    PowerPoint

      Chapter 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint 2003

      Chapter 2: Creating a Presentation

      Chapter 3: Formatting a Presentation

     

    Integrated Projects

    Chapter 1: Using Access Data with Other Office Applications

    Chapter 2: Using Tables in Word and Excel

    Chapter 3: Using Excel as a Data Source in a Mail Merge

    Chapter 4: Linking Data in Office Documents

    Chapter 5: Creating Presentation Content from Office Documents

     

    Glossary

    Index

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    Shelley Gaskin, Series Editor for the GO! Series, is a professor of business and computer technology at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California. She holds a master's degree in business education from Northern Illinois   University and a doctorate in adult and community education from Ball State University. Dr. Gaskin has 15 years of experience in the computer industry with several Fortune 500 companies and has developed and written training materials for custom systems applications in both the public and private sector. She is also the author of books on Microsoft Outlook and word processing.

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