Word 2003: Level 1

Microsoft Office Word 2003: Quick Course 1 covers the basic features and functions of Microsoft® Word. The course begins with an introduction to the application, including opening and closing documents, getting help, and exiting Word. In this course, you will create business letters, memorandums and press releases, reports, flyers, and tables. By the end of this course, you will be well prepared for the concepts introduced in Quick Course 2.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

§   Create and edit various Word documents: 25%

§   Format documents: 15%

§   Get help with Word: 15%

§   Work with task panes: 15%

§   Use Clip Art: 15%

§   Create and edit tables: 15%

The textbook for this course is:

Title:        Microsoft Office Word 2003: Quick Course 1

Author:    Jill Murphy and Russel Stolins

§   Please arrive on time for each class meeting. The second class meeting will begin with a review of topics covered during the first day.

§   Please notify me if you must leave early for any class session.

§   Follow the ground rules of the course (see below).

§   2-Minute Rule
When you work at the computer, don’t struggle with a task or instruction that is not working for more than 2 minutes before you ask for help.

§   NDQ Rule
There are no dumb questions in our classroom. All questions are welcome.

§   Interruptions are welcome
Feel free to raise your hand to ask a question at any time, this includes lecture presentations. 

Your performance in the course is evaluated on your proficiency in the following skill areas:

§   Basic Word skills: 50%

§   Intermediate Word skills: 30%

§   Advanced Word skills: 20%

You can send me email at
Anita.Ricker@ws.edu

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