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SSK 1203 Computer Skills for Independent Learning

Module 2: Using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Academic Coursework 

Objectives

When you have completed this module, you should be able to:

  • format an academic paper following basic APA guidelines
  • spell and grammar check a document
  • build style sheets
  • insert and format tables, graphics, and charts
  • build and format Excel spreadsheets and charts
  • build a PowerPoint presentation
  • share information between Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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Module 2 Concepts

Word

Module 2 Task 1: Formatting Documents
Module 2 Task 2: Formatting and Spell Checking
Module 2 Task 3: Working with Styles and Headings
Module 2 Task 4: Working with Tables
Module 2 Task 5: Working with Graphics

Excel

Module 2 Task 6: Formulas and Functions
Module 2 Task 7: Tabulating Data and Creating Charts I
Module 2 Task 8: Tabulating Data and Creating Charts II
Module 2 Task 9: Tabulating Data and Creating Charts III
Module 2 Task 10: Tabulating Data and Creating Charts IV

PowerPoint

Module 2 Task 11: Creating Presentation Documents

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Word

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Excel

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PowerPoint

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Resources

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Basic Rules for Formatting a Paper Basic Rules
Formatting Headings  
Formatting Charts  
Formatting a Table  

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Tips for Formatting an Academic Project Download all Tips in one document.
Tips for Using Styles in Academic Projects
Tips for Formatting Tables in Academic Projects
Tips for Including Pictures and Graphics in Academic Projects
Tips for Selecting Chart Types for Academic Projects
Tips for Formatting Chart Elements Using Excel
Tips for Moving Charts from Excel to Word
Tips for Moving Charts from Excel to PowerPoint

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