INF2050 Word Processing 2

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

Description: Students develop their skills in 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, word processing software and support materials.
Supporting courses: INF1030: Word Processing 1

Outcomes The student will:

1 create and customize documents
- 1.1 create, format and edit documents; e.g., single or multiple page letter, multiple page report, tables suitable for personal and business use applications, new document setup, templates
- 1.2 lay out documents including:
  - 1.2.1 adjust margins and tabs
  - 1.2.2 modify header and footer setting, including page numbering
  - 1.2.3 create and modify columns
  - 1.2.4 change page orientation and paper size
  - 1.2.5 add a watermark and background
- 1.3 make documents and content easier to find by:
  - 1.3.1 setting standard properties; e.g., keywords, author, title
  - 1.3.2 inserting a hyperlink
  - 1.3.3 using “find, replace and go to”
  - 1.3.4 customizing using autocorrect
2 format content
- 2.1 format text and paragraphs including:
  - 2.1.1 apply, create and edit format; e.g., styles, lists, bullets
  - 2.1.2 modify character spacing and scale
  - 2.1.3 manage content flow; e.g., controlling widows and orphans
- 2.2 manipulate text by:
  - 2.2.1 using advanced cut and paste skills; e.g., use the mouse and or clipboard to copy and move text
  - 2.2.2 inserting symbols and characters
  - 2.2.3 modifying bullet characters
- 2.3 control pagination including:
  - 2.3.1 format different sections in a document
  - 2.3.2 work with breaks; e.g., page, section, column
3 work with visual content
- 3.1 insert and format illustrations by:
  - 3.1.1 creating and modifying graphics and shapes; e.g., SmartArt graphics, drawing toolbar
  - 3.1.2 adjusting image properties
  - 3.1.3 cropping, resizing, scaling and rotating a picture
- 3.2 insert and modify text boxes
- 3.3 text wrap and position visual content
4 organize content
- 4.1 structure content by:
  - 4.1.1 creating and using macros; e.g., repetitive text, building blocks
  - 4.1.2 working with bookmarks
- 4.2 use tables and lists to organize content including:
  - 4.2.1 create a table of contents and index
  - 4.2.2 update a table of contents and index
  - 4.2.3 create an outline/document map
  - 4.2.4 convert a table to text and text to a table
- 4.3 modify tables by:
  - 4.3.1 resizing cells and the table; e.g., dragging, setting height, width
  - 4.3.2 creating a header row
  - 4.3.3 sorting a tables of contents
  - 4.3.4 changing the position of text in a cell
  - 4.3.5 changing the direction of text in a cell
- 4.4 insert and format references and captions by using:
  - 4.4.1 footnotes and endnotes
  - 4.4.2 notes; e.g., bibliography, citations
- 4.5 merge documents and data sources by:
  - 4.5.1 preparing and performing a mail merge
  - 4.5.2 creating envelopes and labels for group mailing
5 review documents
- 5.1 manage tracked changes
- 5.2 insert, modify and delete comments
- 5.3 reveal source codes
6 share and secure content
- 6.1 convert documents to different file formats; e.g., PDF, Web page
7 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 7.1 demonstrate good health and safety; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 7.2 employ practices that provide security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
8 demonstrate basic competencies
- 8.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 8.1.1 communicate
  - 8.1.2 manage information
  - 8.1.3 use numbers
  - 8.1.4 think and solve problems
- 8.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 8.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 8.2.2 be responsible
  - 8.2.3 be adaptable
  - 8.2.4 learn continuously
  - 8.2.5 work safely
- 8.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 8.3.1 work with others
  - 8.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
9 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 9.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 9.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities