DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND

SYSTEMS SUPPORT

FALL, 2008

CLASS NUMBER/NAME: ITSC 2421, ADVANCED WORD 2007

SECTION NUMBER: 5420/9467

ONLINE

CLASS DAYS/HOURS: MTWRFS, TBA

COURSE PREREQUISITE: ITSW 1401 OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT.

BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: DREA 0091 (CONCURRENT)

eCampus Tech Support: [email protected]

Phone: (972) 669-6402

Hours: Mon-Friday - 7:00 a.m. – midnight

Sat, Sun -1:00 p.m. – midnight

INSTRUCTOR: MRS. GLENDA EASTER

EMAIL: [email protected]

OFFICE: A067

PHONE: (214) 860-2313

VIRTUAL HOURS: POSTED ON COURSE WEBSITE

 ITSC 2421
ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING
FALL, 2008

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisites: ITSW 1401, Introduction to Word Processing or Instructor Consent.

Continuation of the study of word processing including advanced applications in merging, macros, graphics,
desktop publishing and extensive formatting for technical documents. This course may be repeated if topics and
learning outcomes vary.

This course is designed to prepare you to take the certification test for Microsoft Office Word 2007 Certified
Applications Specialist. Topics include creating, saving, and printing documents. Projects include creating
newsletters, an index, table of contents, online forms, using Word’s collaboration tools, linking an Excel
worksheet and charting its data in Word, and using VBA with Word. An introduction to XML is also presented.

This is a 4 credit hour course. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbook: Microsoft Word 2007: Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat,
Course Technology, 2007. (ISBN: 1-4283-8272-0) Bundled with MCAS Voucher (ISBN: 1-
418843385) Textbook only

Online Course: Blackboard 7.0 Student Quick Source Guide, Student Ed. The Resource Network (Part #
193210444)

Diskettes: Five (5) 3 ½” High Density diskettes, CDs or USB Flash Drive
Diskette case or box
Ruler
Paper and pencil

FINANCIAL AID STATEMENT

Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to
withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to
be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the
drop date are also subject to this policy.

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DROP PROCEDURE/ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is required. If you are unable to complete the course or courses for which you have
registered, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally from the course. You need to speak with and obtain the
signature of the course instructor to drop the course. If the instructor is not available, a counselor, advisor, or
dean may sign the drop form. Failure to drop will result in a performance grade, usually a grade of "F." THE
LAST DAY TO DROP BY 7 P.M. IS NOV 13, 2008.

Students sometimes drop courses when help is available that would enable them to continue. I hope you will
discuss your plans with me if you do feel the need to withdraw. There are many alternatives provided for you to
complete this class instead of withdrawal.

Online Attendance

It is your responsibility to take an active role in each class. Login to eCampus, participate in weekly online
discussion, and adhere to deadlines posted on the course calendar.

STOP BEFORE YOU DROP

For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas Education Code
51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no more than six (6) courses during
your entire undergraduate career, unless the drop qualifies as an exception. Your campus
counseling/advising center will give you more information on the allowable exceptions.

Remember that once you have accumulated six non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a
“W”. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher
learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community Colleges. For more information, you may
access:
https://www1.dcccd.edu/coursedrops..

Student Online Course Expectations

This course is taught entirely online in an asynchronous format with the opportunity to participate in
synchronous chat sessions. Your participation (through the discussion postings and chat involvement) is
essential to achieve maximum reflection and interactivity with other members of the online learning
community. The following represent expectations for online learners:

• Orientation (Prior to Beginning of Class)

1. Schedule an orientation with instructor prior to beginning the course or view the following online
orientations:
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/orientation/
http://tscecr.dcccd.edu/elcentro/library/guides/videos/ecampus.html
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/library/guides/videos/ecampus.html
2. Log into their course or courses during the first week.
3. Take a tour of the e-Campus course site to get acquainted with the course.
4. Update personal information on e-Campus.
5. Review thoroughly the course syllabus and outline.
6. Have a valid e-mail address.

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 7. Purchase textbooks, materials etc.
• Online Learning Environment
1. Complete readings and lab assignments as outlined in the course syllabus for meeting evaluation
criteria.
2. Submit reading and lab assignments as outlined in the course calendar .
3. Complete lab objectives and skill exams as outlined in the course calendar.
4. Submit all assignments using the assignment feature to the instructor by the due date. Check
the calendar or assignment page of the course for due dates.
5. Receive one opportunity to revise the assignment if the instructor determines the assignment is
not comprehensively addressed or requires clarification of writing.
6. Use basic netiquette. This means respectful in your postings using good grammar, spelling, and
proper capitalization.
• Online Attendance (Course Requirements)
1. Learners are required to take an active role in each class and graded upon the following:
a. Login to e-Campus at least three times a week. Course statistics will be tracked to find
out when and where you visited. Online presentations of lectures must be accessed each
week. This will be tracked and counted as part of your attendance and included as part of
your attendance grade.
b. Participate in weekly online discussion of specific topic. Check to be sure your
discussion is posted and reload if necessary.
c. Email the instructor once a week to ask any questions regarding assignments, reading
materials, etc. If there are no questions, learners are still required to email the instructor
to indicate that there are no problems.
d. Post an introduction to the discussion section in their first week of class including their
name, the number of computer courses completed, their employment history, and their
goals for this course. This will help us get to know one another.
e. Complete and discuss with classmates their learning styles inventory provided in the
online course.
• Virtual/Regular Lab Hours
1. Learners are required to:
a. View and adhere to the instructor’s virtual/regular lab hours and the semester schedule
posted on e-campus, outside the instructor’s office, and in the Computer Lab (A435).
b. E-mail the instructor to schedule an appointment for one-on-one instruction if
virtual/regular lab hours conflict with instructor or student schedule.
2. Access the instructor by telephone or e-mail, as posted on e-Campus and the semester schedule
as well as the course syllabus.

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 • Instructor Expectations
1. Contact student within 2 days of the start of the class.
2. Respond to e-mails within 48-72 hours from time of posting.
3. Provide and Post a Course calendar.
4. Grade and post assignments within a week of submission.
5. Provide feedback on how you are doing in the course through e-Campus gradebook and
comments on assignments.

ACADEMIC ETHICS

Any violation of the Student Code of Conduct (as printed in the El Centro College Catalog and available at
http://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/about/standard.cfm) will be penalized accordingly. All matters of academic
dishonesty (plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, cheating, etc.) will result in a failing grade for the assignment in
question. All violations will be forwarded to the proper college authorities for review. The college may, at its
discretion, impose additional penalties on the student including academic probation, suspension, or expulsion.
ANY form of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

COURSE OUTCOME: The student will define and create macros; use advanced formatting features; import
data; and use graphics and special functions to enhance documents.

SCANS LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION

Classroom Procedure and Outcome
1A, 3B, 7B, 7E, 8A, 8D A recommended schedule for all assignments is A grade will be assigned
included in this syllabus. It is the responsibility of based on the quality of work
each student to allocate time for all assignments, and meeting the assigned
follow recommended schedule, and submit deadlines.
projects in a timely manner.
1C, 3B, 3D, 4A, 8A, 8D Maintain equipment, supplies, and classroom in Instructor Observation
an orderly and organized manner.
Creating a Professional Newsletter
3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Define desktop publishing terminology Objective Test Item
3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Display format markings and changing all margin Objective Test Item
settings
3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Create a nameplate Instructor Observation
3A, 5B, 6A, 6D, 7E Create, format and change a WordArt Drawing Instructor Observation
Object
3D, 5B, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7D Add rule lines Group Discussion
6A, 6D, 6E, 7D, 7E, 7F Insert the current date into a document Group Discussion
3A, 5B, 6A, 6D, 7E Insert a floating graphic Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A Format a document into multiple columns Instructor Observation
3A, 6A Justify a paragraph Individual Projects
5B, 6A, 6D, 6E Save a newsletter Instructor Observation
3A, 6A, 7E Insert the remainder of the feature article Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A Format a letter as a dropped capital Instructor Observation
3B, 3D, 5A, 6A Insert a column break Individual Projects
5B, 6A Apply a style Instructor Observation
1C, 3A, 3D, 6A Link an object into a Word document Individual Projects

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 SCANS LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION
3A, 3B, 3D, 4C, 6A, 6D, Add vertical rules between columns Objective Test Item
6E
3A, 6A Create a pull-quote Individual Projects
5C, 6A, 7E Insert a text box Objective Test Item
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Create a nameplate on the second page Instructor Observation and
Objective Test Item
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Balance columns Individual Projects
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Position graphics on the page Instructor’s Observation
3A, 6A, 7D Utilize the Format Painter button to enhance the Individual Projects
newsletter with color and a page border
1D, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7A Change column formatting Individual Projects
1D, 4B, 7B Split the window Individual Projects
1D, 3D, 4C, 5B, 7F Copy and paste using Split Windows Individual Projects
1D, 3D, 4C, 5B, 7F Modify and format a SmartArt Graphic Individual Projects
1D, 4B, 7B Change the layout of a SmartArt Graphic Individual Projects
1D, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7B, 7F Add a shape and text to a SmartArt Graphic Individual Projects
1D, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7B, 7F Add an outline to a SmartArt Graphic Individual Projects
3A, 6A Highlight text while enhancing the newsletter Instructor’s Observation
with color and a page border
Working with a Master Document, an Index, and a Table of Contents
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Review a document and save it with a new name Individual Projects
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Review a document Individual Projects
Group Discussion
5C, 6A, 7E Insert a comment Individual Projects
Objective Test Item
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Enable tracked changes Individual Projects
Group Discussion
1C, 5C, 6A, 7E Track changes Individual Projects
Group Discussion
5A, 5B, 6A, 7A, 7B, 7E Use the reviewing pane Objective Test Item
Group Discussion
1A, 1C, 2E, 3A, 3B, 4A, Review tracked changes and comments Individual Projects
4D, 5B, 6A, 7A Group Discussion
5C, 6A, 7E Change tracking options Individual Projects
Group Discussion
5A, 5B, 6A, 7A, 7B, 7E Compare documents Individual Projects
5A, 5B, 6A, 7A, 7B, 7E Combine revisions from multiple authors Individual Projects
Group Discussion
1A, 1C, 2E, 3A, 3B, 4A, Show tracked changes and comments by a single Individual Projects
4D, 5B, 6A, 7A reviewer
1C, 2A, Accept all changes in a document Individual Projects
Group Discussion
3D, 4C, 6A, 7F Prepare a document to be included in a longer Individual Projects
document
5C, 6A, 7E Add a caption and use caption numbers Individual Projects
6A, 5A, 5B, 7A Create a cross reference
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 SCANS LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION
6A, 5A, 5B, 7A Create building blocks Individual Projects
6A, 5A, 5B, 7A Sort building blocks and insert sidebar text box Individual Projects
building block using the building blocks Objective Test Item
organizer
5C, 6A, 7E Mark index entries Instructor’s Observation
4C, 5A, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7F Work with a master document and create an Group Discussion, and
outline Objective Test Item
5C, 6A, 7E Insert a subdocument in a master document Individual Projects
2A, 6A, 6D, 6E Create a subdocument from a master document Group Discussion
3A, 3B, 4A, 4D, 5B, 6A, Modify an outline Instructor’s Observation
7A, 8D
3A, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6A, 7A, Apply a Quote Style Instructor’s Observation
8D
3A, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6A, 7A, Insert a cover page Individual Projects
8D
3A, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6A, 7A, Insert a blank page Individual Projects
8D
3A, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6A, 7A, Create a table of figures Individual Projects
8D
3A, 3B, 6A, 7A, 7D Build and update an index Individual Projects
3A, 3B, 6A, 7A, 7D Create a table of contents Individual Projects
2A, 4C, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7A, Utilize the document map Individual Projects
7E
3B, 4C, 6A, 7A, 7D, Add bookmarks. Objective Test Item
6A, 7A, 7E, 7F Create alternating headers and footers Individual Projects
2A, 4C, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7A, Set gutter margins Individual Projects
7E
3A, 3B, 6A, 7A, 7D Utilize a table of authorities Instructor Observation
3B, 6A, 6B, 7B, 7D Summarize a document Individual Projects
3D, 6A, 7D Go to a bookmark Individual Projects
4C, 5B, 6A, 7A Customize document properties Individual Projects
3A, 3B, 6A, 7A, 7D Modify the table of contents and index Individual Projects
3B, 3D, 4D, 5B, 6A, 7A, Set editing restrictions Individual Projects
7C, 7D, 7E
Create an Online Form
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C Design an online form Instructor’s Observation
3A, 3C, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, Save a document as a template for an online form Individual Projects
7E
3A, 3C, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, Insert a plain text content control and change the Individual Projects
7E properties
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Highlight text and insert a table into a form Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Insert a text box that accepts any type of text Individual Projects
1C, 3D, 6A Insert a drop-down list box Instructor ‘s Observation
1C, 3A, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C Change the properties of a drop-down list content Individual Projects
control

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 SCANS LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION
1C, 3A, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C Insert a text box that requires a number Instructor’s Observation
1C, 3A, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C Insert a combo box content control and change Individual Projects
the properties
3A, 3C, 3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, Insert a date content control and change the Individual Projects
7E properties Objective Test Item
1C, 3C, 3D, 4D, 5B, 6A, Insert a rich text content control Individual Projects
7B Objective Test Item
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Insert a check box Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Insert a text box that displays the current date Objective Test Item
3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Format form fields Individual Projects
3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Utilize the Format Painter button Individual Projects
3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Add help text to form fields Individual Projects
3A, 5B, 6A, 6D, 7E Remove form field shading Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7D Draw and format a rectangle Individual Projects
6A, 6D, 6E, 7D, 7E, 7F Send a graphic behind text Individual Projects
6A, 6D, 6E, 7D, 7E, 7F Apply a shape style and add a shadow Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A, 6D, 6E, 7D Customize a theme color and save it with a new Individual Projects
theme name Group Discussion
3A, 5B, 6A, 6D, 7E, 8A Protect a form Individual Projects
Objective Test Item
Group Discussion
3D, 5B, 6A Work with an online form by saving data on the Individual Projects
form
3A, 6A Work with templates Individual Projects
Enhancing an Online Form and Working with Macros, Document Security, and
XML
3A, 6A, 7E Save a macro-enabled template Individual Project
Group Discussion
3A, 6A, 7E, 8A Unprotect a Word document Individual Projects
Objective Test Item
8A, 8E, 3D, 5B, 6A Specify macro settings in Word Individual Projects
3B, 3D, 5A, 6A Save a new theme Individual Projects
5B, 6A Utilize a fill effect for the page color Individual Projects
1C, 3A, 3D, 6A Convert a table to text Individual Projects
3A, 3B, 3D, 4C, 6A, 6D, Modify a style using the styles task pane Individual Projects
6E
3A, 6A Add a 3-D effect to a shape and change its color Individual Projects
and direction
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Fill a shape with a picture and change the color of Individual Projects
a picture Objective Test Item
5C, 6A, 7E Rotate a graphic Individual Projects
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Insert and edit a field Individual Projects
Objective Test Item
5C, 6A, 7E Record and assign it to a shortcut key Individual Projects
Objective Test Item
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Modify a style using the manage styles button
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 SCANS LEARNING OUTCOMES EVALUATION
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Add a macro as a button to the Quick Access Individual Projects
Toolbar
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Delete a button from a toolbar Individual Projects
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D Automate macros Individual Projects
3A, 6A, 7D Create an automatic macro Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Edit a Macro’s VBA Code Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Run the compatibility checker Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E, 8A Save a document with a password Individual Projects
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Modify a Building Block Individual Projects
8A, 8E, 3D, 5B, 6A Utilize the document inspector Individual Projects
Group Discussion
3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Utilize digital signatures Individual Projects
Group Discussion
5C, 6A, 7E Add a signature line to a document Individual Projects
3B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6A, 7D, Add an invisible digital signature to a document Individual Projects
8A XPS
3D, 4C, 4D, 5B, 6A Save a document in an XPS Format Individual Projects
3D, 4C, 4D, 5B, 6A Save a document in the default XML Format Individual Projects
3D, 4C, 4D, 5B, 6A Attach a schema file Individual Projects
Objective Test Item
3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Add a parent and child XML Element Individual Projects
Objective Test Item
3D, 5B, 6A, 7C, 7E Set exceptions to editing restrictions Individual Projects
Objective Test Item
Group Discussion
Integrated Feature Linking an Excel Worksheet and Charting Its Data in Word
3D, 5A, 6A, 7A Change the document theme Individual Projects
Objective Test Item
3D, 5B, 6A, 7B Link an Excel worksheet and chart Individual Projects
Objective Test Item
3D, 5B, 6A, 7B Edit a linked object Individual Projects
1C, 3A, 3D, 6A Save a Word 2007 document in a previous Word Individual Projects
format
3A, 3B, 3D, 4C, 6A, 6D, E-Mail a document as an attachment Individual Projects
6E

COMPUTATION OF FINAL GRADE

Student progress will be evaluated by the following means:

Lab Assignments 25% Grade Evaluation:

SAM 2007 Chapter Exams 10% A= 90-100
SAM 2007 MCAS Exam 10% B= 80-89
Lab Tests 10% C= 70-79
2 Major Objective Exams 25% D= 60-69
Microsoft Certified Application 10% F= 59-Below

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 Specialist (MCAS) Exam or
Comprehensive Exam
Discussion Board Participation 5%
Attendance (Login 3 times/week and Email Weekly 5%
Final Grade 100%

INCOMPLETE GRADE STATEMENT

Incomplete grades are given only in case of extreme emergency and at least 50% of the course requirements
must have been completed. Request for an incomplete grade must be justified through a written statement and
presented before the drop date to your instructor who will decide if your request can be approved.

CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL PROJECTS AND TESTS IN

ORDER TO RECEIVE A CEU AWARD

Note: There will be two (2) written tests, as well as the comprehensive final or MCAS exam.. The textbook,
lab exercises and the chapter review material are possible sources for tests. Because we are preparing students
to be prepared to pass an industry recognized standard with the certification, the ability to produce “hands-on”
work quickly and efficiently is critical. There will be a
“hands-on” production exam at the completion of each Chapter. All students will take these standardized exams
at the same time according to the schedule set forth in this syllabus. There will be benchmarks to aid you in
completing assignments in a timely manner.

Your instructor is providing a suggested completion date for submission of all labs assignments, and test dates.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, some assignments may change. The student will be notified in lecture
of any changes in assignments or due dates. In order to insure that you have the correct assignments and due
dates, it is your responsibility to consult with your instructor if you are absent from lecture.

Grading Scale for ITSC 2421 Lab Exercises

The following applies to the lab assignments that the student turns in for grading:

A= 0-2 errors
B= 3-5 errors
C= 6-9 errors
D= 10-13 errors
F= 14-17 errors
18+ Redo Assignment

The following types of errors will be checked:

• Were instructions completed?

• Are the spelling, margins, spacing, punctuation, bolding, underline, inserting, moving, and printing,
done correctly?

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Preparing for Examinations

Attend lecture and read the chapters. At least 90% of the questions are taken directly from the reading material.
Review the Word portion of the Quick Reference Summary is available at www.scsite.com/off2007 . The Quick
Reference Summary is also available in the back of your textbook, pages, QR 01 – QR 06.

Extra Credit

You may complete the designated Cases and Places exercise at the end of each project for extra credit or to
replace any one of the exercises at the end of each project. If you wish to serve as a mentor to a student
enrolled in the Intro to Word Processing, extra credit will be given.

Make-Up Policy for Classroom

Major tests will be announced in advance. If you miss a major exam, and fail to attend class, ten points will be
deducted from the test score unless you have prior approval from the instructor.

OTHER PROCEDURES

No assignments will be accepted more than two weeks late, and will be penalized. Plan to spend at least four
hours per week working on laboratory assignments.

Save each project with the project number, in the lab number or cases and places number as part of the file name
(as shown in the textbook). For example: Lab 1-1 Costume Ball Announcement. Disorganized assignments or
individually submitted assignments are not acceptable and will receive a grade of zero. All assignments must be
placed in a folder that is zipped or compressed by the project number and dropped in the digital drop box.

Study guides and discussion board items on eCampus must be completed weekly.

COMPUTER CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION

The El Centro Computer Center, Room A435, Room A431 is open to all students
is open to all students from: from:
7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday

NOTE: In order to use the College Computer Center A435, you must have a current fee receipt or student
I.D.

All lab work must be completed by Thursday, Dec 11, 2008 at 9 p.m. when the 4 th floor Computer Center
closes for the semester or at an earlier time announced by your instructor.

There is no specific lab time assigned for this class. You may select a time that is convenient for your schedule.
Instructors will be on duty at various times during the day and night. There will be limited assistance provided
by lab personnel within the College Computer 4th floor labs. On the average, lab personnel may spend no more
that 3-5 minutes per student at any given time.

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WE DO NOT PROVIDE TUTORING SERVICES IN THE 4TH FLOOR COMPUTER CENTER.

Other guidelines and procedures concerning the use of the computer facilities and services will be provided in
additional handouts.

CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

All students are required to practice courteous, respectful, cooperative behavior at all times, as this would be the
norm in any higher education or work environment.

To avoid distractions in the classroom, students will:

Arrive on time and stay until class is dismissed;

Be prepared and stay on task;
Leave all food, drink, candy and gum outside the classroom;
Listen courteously to one speaker at a time, with no interruptions and no side conversations;
Generally behave as mature adults would in the workplace.

CELL PHONE

In order not to interrupt the class session, students are asked to place all cell phones and pagers on vibrate prior
to the beginning of the class.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Students are expected to follow established procedures of the appropriate division in handling academic issues,
such as grade appeals. El Centro College requires that other complaints and disputes (that cannot be resolved
by the persons directly involved) be referred initially to the Ombudsman Office for informal, confidential
resolution. Additional grievance procedures and the Student Code of conduct are outlined in the El Centro
College Catalog, available in hard copy in advisement or on the web at www.elcentrocollege.edu.

RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS STATEMENT

A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an
examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence if, not
later than the fifteenth day after the first day of the semester, the student notified the instructor of each class
scheduled on the date that the student would be absent for a religious holy day. A “religious holy day” means a
holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Section
11.20, Tax Code. The notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered by the student personally to the
instructor, with receipt acknowledged and dated by the instructor or by certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the instructor. A student who is excused under this section may not be penalized for the absence,
but the instructor may appropriately respond if the student fails to satisfactorily complete the assignment or
examination.

CHILDREN ON CAMPUS

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El Centro College strives to protect an environment most conducive to teaching and learning for all enrolled
students. Minor children may not be brought to classrooms, labs, testing areas or study areas of the college.
This practice is disruptive to the learning process. Children who are taking part in organized scheduled
activities, or who are enrolled in specific classes, are welcomed. For reasons of security and child welfare, the
college will not permit unattended children to be left anywhere on the premises. Students/Parents who have
problems with childcare should visit the advisement/counseling center or the Adult Resource Center to receive
referrals to childcare services in the area.

COMPUTER USE POLICY

This class will require you to utilize campus computers. Please see the computer use policy for the district
under the student code of conduct at http://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0406/ss/computer.cfm

SOFTWARE COPYING POLICY

Copying computer software without the expressed written permission of the copyright holder may be unlawful
and subject to civil and criminal penalties. To protect you, the college and the copyright holder, no software
used to complete the lab exercises may be copied by students.

DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS

Any student who may need accommodations due to a disability should contact the Disability Services Office,
Room A110, phone number (214) 860-2411.

Why Should You Seek Certification?

The Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist Program provides an industry-recognized standard for
measuring an individual's mastery of Office applications. By passing one or more Microsoft Certified
Applications Specialist Program certification exams, you demonstrate your proficiency in a given Office
application to employers, and this helps you to gain a competitive edge in the job marketplace.

The Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist Program gives you the credentials you need to prove that you
know how to use Microsoft Office applications efficiently and productively.
Becoming a Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist proves to the world that you have the comprehensive
skills necessary to drive a wide range of tasks to completion and to do it with the kind of efficiency those
businesses need and employers notice.
You know you have talent. Now you can prove it!

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Lecture, Laboratory, and Examination Schedule

The lecture, laboratory, and examination schedule is shown on the next page and on the eCampus calendar.
You are expected to read each assigned project prior to the lecture. Lectures will be short, to the point, and will
discuss the highlights of the Project for that week. Most of the class time will be spent working on your
Laboratory assignments.

COURSE OUTLINE

These dates may vary slightly; however, this outline provides you with target dates so that you can plan your
semester to meet assignment deadlines. A more detailed lab assignment sheet follows.

The instructor may alter this course outline at any time due to time constraints, loss of school days, or
unforeseen problems with computer equipment, labs, etc.

ITSC 2421 Adv. Word 2007

FALL, 2008
Lecture/Reading Component

Week Topics of Discussion/Resource/Activity Project Pages

# 2007 Number
1 Microsoft Word 2007 Help System Appendix C APP 9 – APP 18
1 Customizing Microsoft Office Word 2007 Appendix E APP 21 – APP 34
Creating a Professional Newsletter
2-4 Develop an understanding of desktop Project 6 WD 388
publishing terminology
2-4 Set custom margins Project 6 WD 389
2-4 Create a nameplate Project 6 WD 390
2-4 Insert WordArt Project 6 WD 391
2-4 Change WordArt Fill Color and Shape Project 6 WD 393

2-4 Border one edge of a paragraph Project 6 WD 396

2-4 Insert a symbol Project 6 WD 398
2-4 Float vs. Inline Objects Project 6 WD 402
2-4 Format a graphic as floating Project 6 WD 402
2-4 Flip a graphic Project 6 WD 403
2-4 Adjust the brightness of a graphic Project 6 WD 404
2-4 Modify a style using the Modify Style Dialog Project 6 WD 405
Box
2-4 Work with columns Project 6 WD 407
2-4 Insert a continuous section break Project 6 WD 409
2-4 Change the number of columns Project 6 WD 410
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Week Topics of Discussion/Resource/Activity Project Pages
# 2007 Number
2-4 Justify a paragraph Project 6 WD 411
2-4 Insert a file in a column of the newsletter Project 6 WD 412
2-4 Increase column width Project 6 WD 414
2-4 Format a letter as a drop cap and format the Project 6 WD 416
drop cap
2-4 Insert a next page section break Project 6 WD 418
2-4 Insert a column break Project 6 WD 420
2-4 Update a style to match a selection Project 6 WD 424
2-4 Work with vertical rules Project 6 WD 425
2-4 Place a vertical rule between columns Project 6 WD 425

2-4 Create a pull-quote Project 6 WD 427

2-4 Insert a text box Project 6 WD 427
2-4 Position a text box Project 6 WD 431
2-4 Format the second page of a newsletter Project 6 WD 432
2-4 Change column formatting Project 6 WD 432
2-4 Split the window Project 6 WD 434
2-4 Copy and paste using split windows Project 6 WD 436
2-4 Balance columns Project 6 WD 438
2-4 Modify and format a SmartArt Graphic Project 6 WD 439
2-4 Change the layout of a SmartArt graphic Project 6 WD 440
2-4 Add a shape to a SmartArt Graphic Project 6 WD 441
2-4 Add text to a SmartArt Graphic through the Project 6 WD 442
text pane
2-4 Copy and paste a SmartArt Graphic Project 6 WD 443
2-4 Add an outline to a SmartArt Graphic Project 6 WD 446
2-4 Finishing and distributing the newsletter Project 6 WD 446
2-4 Creating a PDF file Project 6 WD 448
2-4 E-Mail a document as a PDF file Project 6 WD 449

Working with Document Sharing Tools, a Master Document, a Table of Contents, and an
Index
5-7 Hide white space Project 7 WD 486
5-7 Insert a comment Project 7 WD 488
5-7 Enable tracked changes Project 7 WD 490
5-7 Track changes Project 7 WD 491
5-7 Utilize the reviewing pane Project 7 WD 493
5-7 Review tracked changes and comments Project 7 WD 496
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Week Topics of Discussion/Resource/Activity Project Pages
# 2007 Number
5-7 Review tracked changes and view comments Project 7 WD 496
5-7 Change tracking options Project 7 WD 499
5-7 Compare documents Project 7 WD 500
5-7 Combine revision from multiple authors Project 7 WD 502
5-7 Show tracked changes and comments by a Project 7 WD 506
single reviewer
5-7 Accept all changes and comments by a single Project 7 WD 507
reviewer
5-7 Prepare a document to be included in a Project 7 WD 508
reference document
5-7 Add a caption Project 7 WD 509
5-7 Caption numbers Project 7 WD 510
5-7 Create a cross-reference Project 7 WD 511
5-7 Mark an index entry Project 7 WD 512
5-7 Search for and highlight specific text Project 7 WD 514
5-7 Work with building blocks Project 7 WD 515
5-7 Sort building blocks and insert a sidebar text Project 7 WD 516
box building block using the building blocks
organizer
5-7 Enter and format a numbered list Project 7 WD 519
5-7 Link text boxes Project 7 WD 521
5-7 Fill text boxes with color Project 7 WD 523
5-7 Compress pictures Project 7 WD 524
5-7 Work with a master document Project 7 WD 525
5-7 Create an outline Project 7 WD 525
5-7 Show first line only Project 7 WD 527
5-7 Insert a subdocument Project 7 WD 528
5-7 Work with master documents and Project 7 WD 530
subdocuments
5-7 Organize a reference document Project 7 WD 531
5-7 Apply a quote style Project 7 WD 532
5-7 Insert a cover page Project 7 WD 533
5-7 Insert a blank page Project 7 WD 535
5-7 Create a table of contents Project 7 WD 536
5-7 Utilize the document map Project 7 WD 537
5-7 Add text to the table of contents Project 7 WD 538
5-7 Update a table of contents Project 7 WD 540
5-7 Change the format of a table of contents Project 7 WD 541
5-7 Create a table of figures Project 7 WD 542

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Week Topics of Discussion/Resource/Activity Project Pages
# 2007 Number
5-7 Edit a caption and update the table of figures Project 7 WD 543
5-7 Build an index Project 7 WD 544
5-7 Update an index Project 7 WD 546
5-7 Work with table of authorities Project 7 WD 547
5-7 Create alternating headers Project 7 WD 548
5-7 Set gutter margins Project 7 WD 550
5-7 Add bookmarks Project 7 WD 551
5-7 Written Exam # 1 Project 6-7 WD 388 – WD 551
Creating an Online Form
8-10 Save a document as a template Project 8 WD 573
8-10 Change paper size Project 8 WD 577
8-10 Enter Content in the Online Form Project 8 WD 581
8-10 Adjust the contrast of a graphic Project 8 WD 584
8-10 Highlight text Project 8 WD 586
8-10 Show the developer tab Project 8 WD 588
8-10 Insert a borderless table in a form Project 8 WD 589
8-10 Show gridlines Project 8 WD 592
8-10 Work with content controls Project 8 WD 592
8-10 Insert a plain text content control Project 8 WD 593
8-10 Edit placeholder text Project 8 WD 594
8-10 Change the properties of a plain text content Project 8 WD 595
control
8-10 Insert a drop-down list content control Project 8 WD 601
8-10 Change the properties of a drop-down list Project 8 WD 602
content control
8-10 Insert a combo box content control Project 8 WD 604
8-10 Change the properties of a combo box content Project 8 WD 605
control
8-10 Insert a date content control Project 8 WD 606
8-10 Change the properties of a date content Project 8 WD 607
control
8-10 Insert a rich text content control Project 8 WD 608
8-10 Utilize the format painter button Project 8 WD 611
8-10 Draw a rectangle Project 8 WD 613
8-10 Send a graphic behind text Project 8 WD 614
8-10 Apply a shape style Project 8 WD 616
8-10 Add a shadow to a shape Project 8 WD 617
8-10 Customize a theme color and save it with a Project 8 WD 618

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Week Topics of Discussion/Resource/Activity Project Pages
# 2007 Number
new theme name
8-10 Protect a form Project 8 WD 620
8-10 Protect documents Project 8 WD 622
8-10 Work with an online form Project 8 WD 623
8-10 Utilize the Windows Explorer to display a Project 8 WD 624
new document that is based on a template
8-10 Fill in a form and save it Project 8 WD 626
8-10 Work with templates Project 8 WD 627
Enhancing an Online Form and Working with Macros, Document Security and XML
11-14 Save a macro-enabled template Project 9 WD 645
11-14 Unprotect a document Project 9 WD 646
11-14 Set Word macro settings Project 9 WD 647
11-14 Specify macro settings in Word Project 9 WD 647
11-14 Enhance a form Project 9 WD 648
11-14 Save a new theme Project 9 WD 648
11-14 Utilize a fill effect for the page color Project 9 WD 650
11-14 Convert a table to text Project 9 WD 653
11-14 Modify a style using the styles task pane Project 9 WD 656
11-14 Add a 3-D effect to a shape Project 9 WD 658
11-14 Change the direction and color of a 3-D effect Project 9 WD 659
11-14 Fill a shape with a picture Project 9 WD 660
11-14 Change the color of a picture Project 9 WD 662
11-14 Rotate a graphic Project 9 WD 664
11-14 Insert a field Project 9 WD 666
11-14 Edit a field Project 9 WD 667
11-14 Modify a style using the manage styles button Project 9 WD 669
11-14 Utilize a macro to automate a task Project 9 WD 670
11-14 Record a macro and assign it a shortcut key Project 9 WD 671
11-14 Add a ,macro as a button to the Quick Access Project 9 WD 674
Toolbar
11-14 Delete a button from a toolbar Project 9 WD 677
11-14 Automate macros Project 9 WD 678
11-14 Create an automatic macro Project 9 WD 678
11-14 Edit a macro’s VBA code Project 9 WD 679
11-14 Run the compatibility checker Project 9 WD 683
11-14 Incorporate security and functionality in a Project 9 WD 684
document
11-14 Save a document with a password Project 9 WD 685

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Week Topics of Discussion/Resource/Activity Project Pages
# 2007 Number
11-14 Modify a building block Project 9 WD 687
11-14 Utilize the document inspector Project 9 WD 688
11-14 Utilize a digital signature Project 9 WD 690
11-14 Add a signature line to a document Project 9 WD 691
11-14 Add an invisible digital signature to a Project 9 WD 692
document
11-14 Work with XPS Project 9 WD 693
11-14 Save a document in an XPS format Project 9 WD 694
11-14 Work with XML Project 9 WD 696
11-14 Save a document in the default XML format Project 9 WD 697
11-14 Attach a schema file Project 9 WD 697
11-14 Add a parent and child XML element Project 9 WD 700
11-14 Set exceptions to editing restrictions Project 9 WD 703
14 Written Exam #2 Projects 8 - 9 WD 573 – WD 703

Linking an Excel Worksheet and Chart to a Word Document

15-16 Work with documents containing linked Integration WD 464
objects Feature
15-16 Change the document theme Integration WD 467
Feature
15-16 Link an Excel Worksheet and Chart Integration WD 468
Feature
15-16 Develop an understanding of Excel basics Integration WD 468
Feature
15-16 Link an Excel worksheet to a Word document Integration WD 469
Feature
15-16 Edit a linked object Integration WD 473
Feature
15-16 Prepare a memo to be e-Mailed to users with Integration WD 474
earlier versions of Word Feature
15-16 Break links Integration WD 475
Feature
15-16 Save a Word 2007 Document in a previous Integration WD 477
Word format Feature
15-16 E-Mail a document as an attachment Integration WD 478
Feature
16 Final Exam Project 6- WD 388 –WD 703
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 ITSC 2421 Adv. Word 2007
FALL, 2008
Laboratory Component

Week
Project Assignment Page Number
#
1 Appendix c Microsoft Word 2007 Help System APP 9 – APP 18
1 Appendix E Customizing Microsoft Office Word 2007 APP 21 – APP 34
2-4 6 Read and complete “hands- on” from in Project 6 WD 385 – WD 451
2-4 6 Apply Your Knowledge WD 452 – WD 453
2-4 6 In the Lab 1-2 WD 456 - WD 459
2-4 6 Cases and Places 2 WD 461
2-4 6 Lab Exam #6 Download from
eCampus
2-4 6 Sam Production Test 6 Available on SAM
2007 CD
5-7 7 Read and complete “hands- on” from in Project 7 WD 481-553
5-7 7 Apply Your Knowledge WD 554 – WD 555
5-7 7 In the Lab 1- 2 WD 559 – WD 562
5-7 7 Cases and Places 2 WD 566
5-7 7 Lab Exam #7 Download from
eCampus
5-7 7 Sam Production Test 7 Available on SAM
2007 CD
8-10 8 Read and complete “hands-on” from in Project 8 WD 569 – WD 628
8-10 8 Apply Your Knowledge Project 8 WD 629- WD 630
8-10 8 In the Lab 1- 2 WD 634 – WD 637
8-10 8 Cases and Places 2 WD 639
8-10 8 Lab Exam #8 Download from
eCampus
8-10 8 Sam Production Test 8 Available on SAM
2007 CD
11-14 9 Read and complete “hands-on” from in Project 9 WD 641 – 704
11-14 9 Apply Your Knowledge Project 9 WD 705 - WD 706
11-14 9 In the Lab 1- 2 WD 708 – WD 711
11-14 9 Cases and Places 2 WD 713
11-14 9 Lab Exam #9 Download from
eCampus
11-14 9 Sam Production Test 9 Available on SAM
2007 CD
15-16 Integrated Read and complete “hands-on” from Word’s Integration WD 463 – WD 479
with Excel with Excel
15-16 Integrated In the Lab 1- 2 WD 479 – WD 480
with Excel
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Project Assignment Page Number
#
16 SAM 2007 Final Production Exam with SAM 2007 for Certification

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 Accessing eCampus
(Accessing your course on the internet - Students)

To Login
• Start your internet browser (you need IE or Netscape 4.0 or higher)
• Go to http://ecampus.dcccd.edu/
• Input your student ID number with an “e” in front of student ID number. This is the Username. (ie. e1253407)
• Tab over to the Password slot
• Input your student ID number with an “e” in front of the student ID number. This is used for the Password also
(ie. e1253407).
• Click on the Login button

This will get you to your Homepage tab on eCampus called "My DCCCD".
Under the Tools area, you can check your grades for your eCampus courses, read the course announcements, send email to
your instructor, change your password, input your email address and your personal information on eCampus.

To Access Your Course:

• Click on the Courses Tab or
• Click on the underlined title of your course
You may then click on the tabs on the left side of your screen to access specific areas within your course.

To Input Your E-mail Address

• Click on the Personal Information (in the Tools area)
• Input your E-mail address
• Scroll down to the bottom and click Submit (on the bottom left side of your screen)

To Change Your Password

• Click on the Personal Information (in the Tools area)
• Click on Change Password
• Input your new password
• Input the new password again to confirm it
• Click Submit (on the bottom left side of your screen)
Once you change your password, you will have to use your new password to login in the future.

To Check Your Grades

• Click on My Grades (in the Tools area)
• Then click on underlined title of the course

To E-mail Your Instructor (or Classmate)

• Click Send E-mail (in the Tools area)
• Select the appropriate course
• Select one of the options that are listed (e.g. All Instructors, Select Users, All Groups, etc.)
• Type in the Subject and the message
• Select Add if you want to add alternates, Click Browser button, Locate file to be attached.
• Scroll down and click Submit

If you have any questions or need assistance, you may contact email the Tech Support [email protected] or
call (972)669-6402.

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 EL CENTRO COLLEGE COMPUTER CENTER, ROOM A435
LAB RULES
FOR ALL ECC FACULTY, STAFF & CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS

General Rules
1. Food, drinks and the use of cellular phones, or web phones will not be permitted in the lab.
2. Children may not be present in the lab at anytime.
3. Computer games are not to be played on the computers.
4. Walkmans, CD/MP3 players, radios, or music CDs are not permitted unless class related.
5. No downloading of music or playing musical tones from websites.
6. No personal software may be installed or downloaded from the Internet onto the hard drive of the computer by faculty,
staff or students.

Lab Specific Rules

1. During peak times of the day, there is an enforceable computer usage time limit. Internet usage will be limited to a 15-
minute session. Ask one of the lab assistants for further clarification.
2. Files may not be saved to the hard drive.
3. Software that comes with student books may not be downloaded onto the computer.
4. (Advanced level CIT students only) Configuration files may be modified only in the presence of your instructor on
designated computers.
5. Hardware components may be exchanged only by authorized lab personnel.
6. Internet users are not to leave set bookmarks at the end of each individual session.
7. In order to print, you must open a print account with your 7-digit student/faculty/staff ID number and at least $1 in paper
currency at the Print Kiosk station at front of Computer Center. There is a $.05 charge to print or photocopy in black &
white and there is a $.50 charge to print or photocopy in color. Please ask a lab assistant for additional instructions on
printing.

Check-in and out at Front Counter/Sign-on and out procedures with AccuTrack on computers
1. All students are required to provide his/her current student ID throughout the entire semester. If you should lose or
misplace your student ID, a copy of your paid fee receipt can be obtained from the Cashier's Window on the second
floor of Building A, window A244, or Admissions, A130, on the first floor of Building A. This will be acceptable for that
visit only and with proper photo ID. Your student ID can be made for you in the SPAR office, B270, second floor of
Building B.
2. All faculty and staff members wanting to use a computer must provide his/her staff ID in order to be assigned a computer.
3. All disk(s) will be checked for viruses upon entry into the lab.
4. It is recommended that you have a 3 ½” high density disk, jump/flash drive or some other type of storage medium for
saving your class assignments.
5. At the computer you have been assigned, type in your 7-digit student ID number at the AccuTrack welcoming screen and
press ENTER. Upon completing your computing session, click on the sign-out button at the top of the computer screen to
return to the AccuTrack welcoming screen. Prior to leaving the Computer Center, return the computer placard to the front
counter.

Service Provided by Lab Assistants (Identified by badges)

1. Explain how to properly sign-in and sign-out of AccuTrack

2. Explain printer operation and change paper
3. Assist user with accessing software
4. Solve minor software and hardware problems requiring further assistance
5. Service reports of equipment malfunction

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

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Lab assistants are not expected to know how to use all lab software or be familiar with your class assignments.
Instructors should be consulted for assignment content questions and associated problems.

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 El Centro College Scans Statement

What Are Scans Skills?

These are the skills that employers need the most from their workers. SCANS skills are the predictors in the workplace.

Who Defined these Skills?

In 1989, the U.S. Departments of Labor and Education jointly surveyed U.S. employers to find out the most important skills and
competencies needed by workers.

The results of the survey identified SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills).

ECC Students and SCANS

El Centro College is committed to the preparation of our students for success in the workplace.

All El Centro College courses provide learning outcomes which result in the mastery of SCANS skills. Although each course will not
include every SCANS skill, each course syllabus will identify the specific SCANS skills and competencies taught in that course.

Throughout a formal program of study (Certificate, Degree or Transfer Program) a student will have the opportunity to master all
SCANS skills and competencies.

SCANS Workplace Competencies

1 MANAGING 2 Interpersonal 4 Systems
3 Information Skills 5 Using Technology
Resources Skills Knowledge
3.a. Acquire and 4.a. Work in social 5.a. Select equipment
1.a. Manage Time 2.a. Work on Teams
evaluate data systems and tools
4.b. Work in
3.b. Organize and 5.b. Apply technology
1.b. Manage Money 2.b. Teach Others technological
maintain data to tasks
systems
5.c. Maintain and
1.c. Manage 3.c. Interpret and 4.c. Monitor and
2.c. Serve Customers troubleshoot
Materials Communicate data correct systems
technologies
3.d. Process data with 4.d. Design and
1.d Manage Space 2.d. Lead Others
computer improve systems
1.e. Manage Human 2.e. Negotiate
Resources Conflict
2.f. Work with
Diversity

SCANS Foundation Skills

6 Basic Skills 7 Thinking Skills 8 Personal Qualities
6.a. Reading 7.a. Creative thinking 8.a. Responsibility
6.b. Writing 7.b. Decision making 8.b. Self-esteem
6.c. Arithmetic/Math 7.c. Problem Solving 8.c. Sociability
6.d. Speaking 7.d. Thinking logically 8.d. Self-Management
6.e. Listening 7.e. Seeing things in the mind’s eye 8.e. Integrity
7.f. Reasoning

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