This course design assumes that you have access to a personal computer with a printer, and an installed copy of Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007 .  It also assumes that you have a basic familiarity with the operating system of the computer. If you do not, you should familiarize yourself with it before beginning this course, either by talking with a knowledgeable friend, or by reading an introductory book. 

• Create, edit, and print letters, reports, memorandums, manuscripts, tables, and outlines. 
• Create, edit, and use macros to automate frequently-repeated tasks. 
• Merge primary documents with secondary data files to produce multiple copies of a letter addressed to many different individuals. 
• Create and edit documents using columns. 
• Use a spell checker, thesaurus, and grammar checker. 
• Explain word processing concepts and functions using correct terminology. 
• Critically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of word processing software. 

• Use library and other appropriate resources to retrieve useful information. 
• Use appropriately the instruments of modern technology. 
• Use a computer system, both hardware and software, appropriate to your discipline or program of study. 
• Freely express your own viewpoints while maintaining respect for the viewpoints of others. 
• Generate and evaluate alternative solutions to problems. 
• Make valid judgments and rational decisions. 

Required Textbooks and Software (Word 2003)

• Shelley, Cashman - Microsoft Office Word 2003: Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, with SAM Assessment (3.1) for Office 2003 CD. Course Technology. (If the SAM CD is not shrink wrapped with the text, it will be sold separately in the bookstore)
• Microsoft Word 2003. You can purchase Microsoft Office Professional, which includes Microsoft Word, at the student rate.  Go to the bookstore link and look for an orange Save Big box.  Click on it to find the purchase price and directions.
• SUPPLIES: 1 - 3 1/2" high density formatted disks or CD or other storage device for your files. 

Required Textbooks and Software (Word 2007)

• GO! with Microsoft® Word 2007 Volume 1 by Shelley Gaskin and Robert L. Ferrett, ©2008, published by Pearson Prentice Hall.
  ISBN 0-13-512952-4  
• Storage device for saving files (any of the following: multiple diskettes, CD-RW, flash drive, etc.)

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here. 

At all Testing Centers, you will be required to show photo identification to take your examination. This may be an official driver's license, a DMV ID, or a military ID. You will also be required to provide the appropriate Exam Pass found on your course web site or in the Syllabus, and your NovaConnect ID (also called your Student Number and EmplID). To look up your NovaConnect ID before you go to the testing center, go to http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/. 

If you have received a W grade, you must have written permission from your instructor to take exams. Be sure to take this permission with you to the Testing Center to take the exam. 

3. Log on to your Blackboard account.
 
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments. 

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