Glen J. Coulthard,
Okanagan University College Ann Miller,
Columbus State Community College Pat R. Graves,
Eastern Illinois University
ISBN: 0072834277 Copyright year: 2004
Features
Learning Objectives: At the beginning of each chapter, a list of action-oriented objectives is presented detailing what is expected of the students.
Prerequisites: Each chapter begins with a list of prerequisites that identify the skills necessary to complete the modules in that chapter.
Chapters: Each lab manual is divided into chapters.
Modules: Each chapter contains three to five independent modules, requiring approximately 30-45 minutes each to complete. Although we recommend you complete an entire chapter before proceeding, you may skip or rearrange the order of these modules to best suit your learning needs.
Case Studies: Each chapter ends with a Case Study. The student is introduced to a fictitious person or company and their immediate problem or opportunity. Throughout the chapter, students will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges presented in the Case Study. At the end of each chapter, students are asked to solve problems directly related to the Case Study.
Feature-Method-Practice: Each chapter highlights our unique "Feature-Method-Practice" layered approach. The Feature layer describes the command or technique and persuades you of its importance and relevance. The Method layer shows you how to perform the procedure; while the Practice Layer lets you apply the feature in a hands-on step-by-step exercise.
Instructions: The numbered step-by-step progression for all hands-on examples and exercises are clearly identified. Students will find it surprisingly easy to follow the logical sequence of keystrokes and mouse clicks and no longer worry about missing a step.
In Addition Boxes: These content boxes are placed strategically throughout the chapter and provide information on advanced topics that are beyond the scope of the current discussion.
Self-Check Question Boxes: At the end of each module, a brief self-check question appears for students to test their comprehension of the material. Answers to these questions appear in the Appendix.
Chapter Review: The Command Summary and Key Terms provide an excellent review of the chapter content and prepare students for the short-answer, true-false and multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter.
Hands-On Projects: Each chapter concludes with hands-on projects that are divided into Step-by-Step and On Your Own, which also reflects a different level of difficulty. In the Step-by-Step, students are given step-by-step instructions and directions on how to complete a task. However, in the On Your Own, students are provided with instructions which allows for greater opportunities to apply the software to a variety of creative problem-solving situations.
Appendix: Microsoft Windows Quick Reference: Each lab manual contains a Microsoft Windows Quick Reference. This Quick reference teaches students the fundamentals of using a mouse and a keyboard, illustrates how to interact with a dialog box, and describes the fundamentals of how to use the Office 2003 Help System.
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