Microsoft+Word


 * Introduction to Microsoft Word[[image:ncobb-ibt/crest_reflection.jpg align="right"]] **

The purpose of this unit is to expose students to the **proper** uses of Word features and how many of the features are used in business.

**Content Standards** **IBT-1** Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

**IBT-2** Apply technology as a tool to increase productivity by creating, editing, and publishing industry-appropriate documents.

**IBT-3** Master word processing software to create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business documents.


 * Assignment 1 **
 * Take the Pre Test for this section.
 * Watch the video


 * Pre Test **
 * Word Video **

**Create a flyer in MS Word** using the features we discussed to create a flyer for a North Cobb Valentine's activity [dance, spoken word, play]. Please include:
 * At least 2 different fonts [no more than 3]
 * At least 2 different images [one in which you've removed the background from]
 * A textbox that has a transparent background
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">WordArt
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Use an image for your background

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Include the time, date and place on you flyer. Make sure it is "balanced" and at least the title can be read from 6 to 10 feet away.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assignment 2 **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Watch **video 1** and **[[file:ncobb-ibt/mla_format_word_2010.avi|video 2]]**
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Take a look at this **paper** to see a final version of the format.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Go to the History Channel's link to **Black History Month**
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review this website to choose a topic, [issue, event, person, etc.] to write on about Black History using the MLA format.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">5 paragraphs containing 3 to 5 sentences.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">MS Word makes writing your paper very easy. If you click on **File** - **New** and do a search for **MLA** [or APA if using the format in another class]; MS Word will give you a **MLA Template**.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assess Yourself - **What Are My Career Interests** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Access Yourself <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">- Once you find a job that you like, read all of the information associated with it[e.i. Tasks, Duties, Education, Wages, Outlook, etc.]. If you don't like the options present from the activity, you can do a **Search** for the job position you want. Use the **Search** button at the top of the page. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Make a short 7 slide PowerPoint that highlights the aspects of your job. Include these slides: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Each slide should have a design theme, at least one image and custom animation on every pags slide.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assignment 3 **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Title Slide - **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">What Are My Career Interest **
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Job Discription/Tasks **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">**Education-** look up and include Georgia school programs that will prepare you for this position.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">**Experience** - how much experience do most job listings require?
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">**Salary** - Entry and Experienced
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Job Outlook - **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">hint, if you can find a job listing, there's probably not much demand for your job, you may want to look for something else.
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Works Cited **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Resume Writing - **What is a Resume and Why Do I Need One?**
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assignment 4 **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Watch the tutorial "Writing a Resume."
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Have brief class discussion, review and complete handouts.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Construct a resume from information on the handouts.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">When you open MS Word, click **File**, **New** and do a search for **resume** then choose a template to use for **your** resume. Use the Sample Student Resume to get ideas for information/categories to use on your resume.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Once you're done, save your file in Udrive/Students/Zdavis whichever class period and the folder that says **resume**. Make sure you save a copy for yourself, in your Hdrive.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Writing a Resume <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Business Attire - **Are you Dressed for Success?** Please note that the link at the bottom of the **50 Interview Questions** page has been changed to this.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assignment 5 **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Discuss Business Attire and Etiquette from the <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dress for Success Handout
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Go to the Internet and "build" a male and female that are dressed in proper business interview attire. Use images from the internet that demonstrate a male and female who are appropritately dress for an interview, according to the Dress for Success Handout.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Then choose 10 questions from the 50 Interview Questions to answer in your own words.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Add your interveiw questions to the end of your Dress for Success male and female examples and save them in the resume folder.