INF1030 Word Processing 1

Introductory · 1 credit · BIT - Business, Admin, Finance and IT

Description: Students are introduced to the proper use of word processing software, including document creation, editing and printing of properly formatted documents.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to a computer work station and word processing software.

Outcomes The student will:

1 create and customize documents
- 1.1 create and format simple documents; e.g., letter, memorandum, report, correspondence and tables suitable for personal use applications by:
  - 1.1.1 creating/opening a document
  - 1.1.2 accessing help and online references
  - 1.1.3 navigating a document
  - 1.1.4 entering text in a document
  - 1.1.5 selecting, replacing and deleting text
  - 1.1.6 saving and editing a document
  - 1.1.7 printing a document
  - 1.1.8 closing a document
- 1.2 lay out documents by:
  - 1.2.1 using and changing margins and tabs
  - 1.2.2 aligning text
  - 1.2.3 inserting and modifying headers and footers
2 format content
- 2.1 format text and paragraphs by:
  - 2.1.1 modifying font, style, size and colour
  - 2.1.2 modifying paragraph spacing
  - 2.1.3 creating numbered and bulleted list
  - 2.1.4 setting indentations; e.g., first line, hanging indent, negative, both sides
- 2.2 manipulate text; e.g., cut, copy, paste
- 2.3 control pagination by:
  - 2.3.1 numbering pages
  - 2.3.2 inserting page breaks
3 work with visual content
- 3.1 insert illustration; e.g., pictures, clip art
- 3.2 format text graphically; e.g., word art
- 3.3 insert and modify text boxes
4 organize content
- 4.1 insert tables and lists to organize content
- 4.2 modify tables; e.g., merge/split cells, use shading, insert rows/columns
5 review documents
- 5.1 preview documents using:
  - 5.1.1 scroll
  - 5.1.2 zoom
- 5.2 use spell and grammar check
- 5.3 print preview documents
6 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 6.1 demonstrate good health and safety; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 6.2 employ practices that provide security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
7 demonstrate basic competencies
- 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 7.1.1 communicate
  - 7.1.2 manage information
  - 7.1.3 use numbers
  - 7.1.4 think and solve problems
- 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 7.2.2 be responsible
  - 7.2.3 be adaptable
  - 7.2.4 learn continuously
  - 7.2.5 work safely
- 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 7.3.1 work with others
  - 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 8.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 8.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices