Course

10106133 Document Formatting
Course Information
Description
Use Microsoft Word to create and correctly format business documents applying a variety of word processing and document formatting features. Develop workplace skills:  proofreading and editing; rewriting copy; and designing attractive error-free, camera-ready materials. Reinforce Microsoft Word skills in the business document production process: formatting, design, proofreading, editing/revising, and composing. Letters, memos, emails, tables, and specialized documents will be created to develop document production skill.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Transfer Credit (includes Certifications)
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Prepare a full-block letter
    Assessment Strategies
    using a computer, printer, and Microsoft Wordsoftware
    by the specified deadline
    through the actual performance of the skill
    in submitted files/printouts of assignments on the unit assignment sheet
    using Blackboard (if available) for posted resource materials
    Criteria
    assignment includes all full-block letter parts
    assignment models the full-block letter format example provided
    assignment is proofread (or edited) and contains no errors
    assignment incorporates any special instructions that may have been given

  2. Prepare a modified-block letter
    Assessment Strategies
    using a computer, printer, and Microsoft Wordsoftware
    by the specified deadline
    through the actual performance of the skill
    in submitted files/printouts of assignments on the unit assignment sheet
    Criteria
    assignment includes all modified-block letter parts
    assignment models the modified-block letter format example provided
    assignment is proofread (or edited) and contains no errors
    assignment incorporates any special instructions that may have been given

  3. Prepare a two-page letter
    Assessment Strategies
    using a computer, printer, and Microsoft Wordsoftware
    by the specified deadline
    through the actual performance of the skill
    in submitted files/printouts of assignments on the unit assignment sheet
    Criteria
    assignment includes all letter parts particularly the heading for the second page of the letter
    assignment models the two-page letter format example provided
    assignment is proofread (or edited) and contains no errors
    assignment incorporates any special instructions that may have been given

  4. Prepare a plain paper memorandum
    Assessment Strategies
    using a computer, printer, and Microsoft Wordsoftware
    by the specified deadline
    through the actual performance of the skill
    in submitted files/printouts of assignments on the unit assignment sheet
    Criteria
    assignment includes all memo features
    assignment models the plain paper memo format example provided
    assignment is proofread (or edited) and contains no errors
    assignment incorporates any special instructions that may have been given

  5. Prepare a letter using Mail Merge
    Assessment Strategies
    using a computer, printer, and Microsoft Wordsoftware
    by the specified deadline
    through the actual performance of the skill
    in submitted files/printouts of assignments on the unit assignment sheet
    Criteria
    assignment contains a complete, correct mail merged document
    assignment is proofread (or edited) and contains no errors
    assignment incorporates any special instructions that may have been given

  6. Prepare newsletters, brochures, and other desktop publishing documents
    Assessment Strategies
    using a computer, printer, and Microsoft Wordsoftware
    by the specified deadline
    through the actual performance of the skill
    in submitted files/printouts of assignments on the unit assignment sheet
    Criteria
    assignment includes a graphic feature
    assignment models the format example provided
    assignment is proofread (or edited) and contains no errors
    assignment incorporates any special instructions that may have been given

  7. Prepare a simple table
    Assessment Strategies
    using a computer, printer, and Microsoft Word software
    by the specified deadline
    through the actual performance of the skill
    in submitted files/printouts of assignments on the unit assignment sheet
    Criteria
    assignment includes a table of at least three columns and four rows
    assignment includes a table with a main heading
    assignment includes a table with attributes such as bold and italic font
    assignment includes a table demonstrating centered text
    assignment includes a table with decimal alignment
    assignment includes a table with right alignment
    assignment includes a table that is vertical page centered
    assignment models the table format example provided
    assignment is proofread (or edited) and contains no errors
    assignment incorporates any special instructions that may have been given

  8. Prepare a table with special features
    Assessment Strategies
    using a computer, printer, and Microsoft Wordsoftware
    by the specified deadline
    through the actual performance of the skill
    in submitted files/printouts of assignments on the unit assignment sheet
    Criteria
    assignment includes column headings
    assignment includes the use of shading and borders
    assignment includes the use of merge/split cells
    assignment includes vertical and horizontal cell alignment
    assignment includes vertical and horizontal page alignment
    assignment models the table format example provided
    assignment is proofread (and edited) and contains no errors
    assignment incorporates any special instructions that may have been given

  9. Prepare protected, fillable forms
    Assessment Strategies
    using a computer, printer,and Microsoft Word software
    by the specified deadline
    through the actual performance of the skill
    in submitted files of assignments on the unit assignment sheet
    Criteria
    assignment includes content control fields
    assignment has been protected
    assignment models format example provided
    assignment has been proofread and contains no errors
    assignment includes any special instructions that may have been given