Word processing software focusing on business applications, such as memos, letters, tables, reports, and newsletters. This skill development specifically emphasizes use of MS Word. This course coveres the required skill sets on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) specialist-level exam for Word. Formerly known as POFT 1329 Keyboarding and Document Formatting-MS Word I.

Course Objectives:

• Learn the purpose and business uses for word processing and become familiar with word processing terminology.
• Use Microsoft 2010 to produce memos, business letters, reports, tables, and newsletters.
• Improve keying speed and accuracy.

Prerequisites:

Passing score on Reading portion of ACC's assessment test.

Key 30 wpm on a 5-minute timed writing with five (5) or fewer errors.

Assignments/Examinations:

Module 3 - Lessons 26-31; Objective and Performance Assessment

Module 4 - Lessons 32-37; Objective and Performance Assessment

Module 5 - Lessons 38-42; Objective and Performance Assessment

Module 6 - Lessons 43-48; Objective and Performance Assessment

Module 7 - Lessons 49-53; Objective and Performance Assessment

Module 8 - Lessons 54-55; Optional Final Performance Assessment

Two Final Timed Writings

Textbook and Required Materials:

• Keyboarding & Word Procesing Essentials, Microsoft Word 2010, Lessons 1-55, 18e; Vanhuss, et. al;
  ISBN: 978-0-538-49538-7
• Skill Building Pro, Walter Sharp and Ronald Johnson; ISBN: 978-0-538-72991-8
• Flash drive