CIOS 130 Microcomputer Word Processing

Catalog Description
CIOS 130 Microcomputer Word Processing
Comprehensive exploration of topics related to using microcomputer word processors. Includes creating, formatting and revising documents; using proofreading and editing tools; implementing styles; using templates; and customizing the application. (Recommended: CIOS 150 or equivalent computer literacy including saving/retrieving files, use of office applications, Internet and e-mail.) (1 - 3+0) Fall, Spring

Skill Expectations
Students should have taken CIOS 150 Computer Business Applications or have equivalent skills before taking this class.

List of Class Competencies

1. To be able to understand the purpose of the software and to select and apply the software features to accomplish appropriate tasks.
    
2. To be able to use the user interface to show and hide codes or invisible characters, to change the document views, and to show and hide toolbars and status bars.
    
3. To be able to use help, reference, and tutorial information, included with the application, to answer questions and to learn procedures.
    
4. To be able to use editing skills to cut, copy, paste, and drag and drop text in a document.
    
5. To be able to use formatting skills to change the appearance of characters, paragraphs, sections, and documents.
    
6. To be able to use styles to create named formats for a document and to consistently modify a documents format.
    
7. To be able to use a variety of proofing and editing tools such as the spell checker, thesaurus and grammar checker to proof a document.
    
8. To be able to use word processing skills to create standard documents such as letters, memos, and academic papers that are formatted correctly.
    
9. To be able to use Templates, Wizards, Coaches, or Assistants to create word processing documents.
    
10. To be able to use graphic tools, such as drawings, embedded objects, columns, and frames to create desk top publishing documents.
     
11. To be able to use mail merge tools to create data documents and merge them with letters, envelopes, and labels.
     
12. To be able to integrate information from other applications into a word processing document.
     
13. To be able to use printing skills to prepare documents for printing, including margins, headers and footers, and page orientation.
     
14. To be able to design documents and templates that can be used by a variety of different computer users.
     
15. To be able to work with others to create, collaborate, and revise documents.
     
16. To be able to use, convert, edit, and publish documents to the World Wide Web.
     
17. To be able to use application customizing options, such as custom toolbars, and macro languages to create different word processing environments.
     
18. To be able to protect the software application from viruses and to configure the appropriate security settings of the software.
     
19. To be able to support other users of the software and to help them use the application effectively.

Related Links:

• CIOS Course Descriptions
• Credit for Prior Learning