KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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(1) The student prepares business documents using
effective communications. The student is expected to:

(A) Interpret and follow directions to produce documents.

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(B) Demonstrate proficiency in business English, spelling, and proofreading.

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(C) Identify and apply correct format for business correspondence and documents.

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(D) Demonstrate concepts and processes to employ the appropriate steps in document production.

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(2) The student improves level of proficiency in
producing complex business documents. The student
is expected to:

(A) Refine work habits.

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(B) Improve techniques, speed, and accuracy in document production.

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(3) The student solves problems using document
processing skills. The student is expected to:

(A) Identify criteria for selection and evaluation of word processing software.

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(B) Make decisions concerning placement, format, and priority of completion.

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(C) Produce business correspondence, such as manuscripts, tables, reports, legal documents, and business forms.

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(D) Produce a variety of business documents under timed situations.

NA

(4) The student develops advanced word
processing skills. The student is expected to:

(A) Perform advanced word processing functions, such as:

(See the following listed items.)

(i) Creating newspaper-style columns

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(ii) Inserting section breaks

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(iii) Creating templates

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(iv) Selecting styles

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(v) Applying autoformatting

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(vi) Utilizing borders and shading

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(vii) Defining page setup

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(viii) Converting document formats

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(ix) Searching files

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(x) Creating macros

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(xi) Addressing envelopes

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(xii) Creating labels

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(xiii) Utilizing mailmerge

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(xiv) Customizing the desktop, by using toolbars, menus, and shortcut keys.

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(B) Import existing spreadsheet and database data into word processing documents.

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(C) Apply layout and design concepts in desktop publishing, including:

(See the following listed items.)

(i) Graphics

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(ii) Fonts

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(iii) Text boxes

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(iv) Frames

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(v) Tables.

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(5) The student develops the technology and social
skills necessary to work in an office environment.
The student is expected to:

(A) Develop human relation skills for working in a team environment.

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(B) Create and present a visual and oral report using text and graphics.

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(C) Prepare and distribute personalized correspondence using mail merge and electronic mail.

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(D) Complete advanced word processing tasks by utilizing documentation prepared by the software manufacturer.

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(E) Relate the social ramifications of computer applications to privacy, values, and ethics.

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(F) Enhance overall office productivity by responsible use of computer systems.

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