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Course Description
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Desktop Publishing using Word? Have you ever wanted to create a newsletter from a document that is already typed? If your answer is "yes" then this is the course for you. Desktop Publishing with Word for Beginners will introduce you to such Word features as:
- Paragraph Formatting and Drop Cap
- Understanding and Using Fonts
- Columns
- Graphics and lines
- Headers and footers
- Page Borders
This course is primarily for Word 2002 (XP), but can be adapted to Word 2003. The instructor is knowledgeable in both versions of Word and can provide instruction to complete the class using Word 2003 or Word XP (2002).
This course assumes that you know basic Windows and Word. You should have general computer knowledge.
Upon completion of this course you will see how easy it is to change a basic document into a professional-looking newsletter. By acquiring these skills, you may be able to earn income creating newsletters and other documents for businesses, schools, and other organizations.
This class contains not only lecture notes but also screen images to make the learning easier. This is an EXCITING class!
Course Requirements
Must have full version of Word 2002, Word 2000 or Word 97.
Must have basic knowledge of Word (any version) and Windows (any version).
Must have some keyboarding skills.
Must complete all lessons, tests, assignments and final project.
Course Goals
1. Use paragraph formatting including tab sets
2. Create newspaper columns and vertical lines
3. Add horizontal lines
4. Change font, font size, font style and font color
5. Add headers/footers
6. Insert graphics
7. Add page border
Course Materials
Instructor will provide initial document. Student will need keyboarding skills (no set typing speed is required) to complete some assignments.
Grading Policy
Tests 60%
Assignments 20%
Final project 20%
Grading Scale
90-100 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
below 60 = F
Disclaimer
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