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Midterm Study Guide - Complete the study guide, print it, and bring it with you to your exam. Use the //**Sample Business Letter**// and MLA format to fill in the boxes. Also, complete the Business Letter review activity and the Word Review activity.

Computer Applications 1 - Midterm Study Guide



Business Letter Format



Business Letter Review Activity - Word page 46 Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 2 on page Word 46. Save and email as "Cover Letter".



Word Review Activity - Word page 73 Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 2 on page Word 73. Save and email as "Membership Drive".



MLA Format Guidlines



Keyboard Shortcuts - becoming skilled at using keyboard shortcuts can help you to quickly accomplish many of the tasks that you perform frequently in Word.


 * Create a list of keyboard shortcuts by scrolling over each Word icon on the ribbon in the Home Tab.
 * If a keyboard shotcut is available for a command, then it is listed in the ScreenTip for that command.
 * Open a Word document and create a two-column table
 * Write the command in the first column and the keyboard shortcut in the second column.
 * EXAMPLE: Save = [Ctrl][S]
 * Save and email as "Word Keyboard Shortcuts"

Word Short Cut Worksheet


 * Log onto Quia.com - complete the "Word Short Cut Worsheet" in the Quizzes section.

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Sample Business Letter - use the business letter as an example of proper spacing and proper formatting of personal letterhead.



Business Letter Format Review

Unit A: Creating Documents with Word 2007

Complete the following assignments:

Use Word default settings (font style to Calibri, font size to 11pt and "Spacing - After" to 10pt and Line Spacing to "Multiple - 1.15"
 * Starting a Document - Word pages 6-7
 * Saving a Document - Word pages 8-9
 * Selecting Text - Word pages 10-11
 * Formatting Text Using the Mini Toolbar - Word pages 12-13 - revise the document from Word pages 6-7
 * Save as "Vietnam Tour Memo" and email to teacher.


 * Creating a Document Using a Template - Word pages 14-15
 * Viewing and Navigating a Document - Word pages 16-17,
 * Save as "Wim Fax" and email to teacher.

Use Word default settings (font style to Calibri, font size to 11pt and "Spacing - After" to 10pt and Line Spacing to "Multiple - 1.15"
 * Skills Review - Word pages 19-20 - complete #2 through #5 and email to teacher. File name - Skills Review Fax
 * Also complete #6 & #7 and email to teacher. Type in "Professional Design Memo" into Search box to find document (File Name - Skills Review Memo)

**Request for Informational Interview**

Using the template below, think of a person whose job you would like to have, and write a letter to that person requesting an informational interview. Your letter should state your interest in learning about the educational and professional background required to perform the job and the career opportunities in the field. It’s important to write your letter in proper business letter format. Add any additional information to the letter that you might need.
 * When you have completed the letter, save with the filename: **Request Interview Letter**.
 * Preview the letter in Print Preview.
 * Email the letter to the teacher (Subject: Request Interview Letter)

Request for Informational Interview Letter Template



Sample Request for Informational Interview Letters




 * Independent Challenge 1 - Word page 21
 * Use Thank You for Interview Template (add second paragraph about enclosing samples of your work: "I am enclosing samples of my work for your review")
 * Office Button
 * New
 * Letters
 * Employment and Resignation Letters
 * Interviews
 * Thank You for Interview Letter
 * Save and email as "Edo Letter"


 * Independent Challenge 3 - Word pages 22-23
 * Save and email as "Moynihan Letter"


 * Visual Workshop - Word page 24
 * Save and email as "Wong Cover Letter"

December Holiday Newsletter - create a newsletter with celebrations from around the world.



Word Unit B - Editing Documents (Word pages 25-48)

1. Use the document below in Word Unit B beginning on page Word 26. Complete all of the lessons from page Word 26-Word 40 and then email the final copy to teacher 2. Use the document below for the Skills Review on Word page 43. Save and email as "PAOS 2010 PR".

These assignments are Extra Credit for Unit B Use the document below for the Visual Workshop on page Word 48. Save and email as "Australian Visa Letter". Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 1 on page Word 45. Save and email as "Lyric Fundraising Letter". . Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 2 on page Word 46. Save and email as "Cover Letter". Use the document below for Independent Challenge 3 on page Word 47. Save and email as "Business Course Memo". Use the document below for Real Life Independent Challenge on page Word 47. Save and email as "Web Reference Sources".

//** This is an Extra Credit assignment for Unit B and does not have to be done. **//

EXTRA Independent Challenge 1
You are a sports reporter for a newspaper. Your editor has requested that you cut down an article you have written so that it fits in the newspaper.


 * 1) Start Word.
 * 2) Open the file WD BX-1.docx from the drive and folder where you store your Data Files, and then save it as **Cougars**.
 * 3) Read the article to get a feel for its contents.
 * 4) Delete the seventh, eighth, and ninth paragraphs. The seventh paragraph begins “To prepare for the season…”
 * 5) Switch the order of the fifth and sixth paragraphs. The fifth paragraph begins “Woods had nothing holding her back….”
 * 6) Move the second paragraph, which begins “Last week we got beat…,” to become the last paragraph in the article.
 * 7) Replace all instances of **Springfield** with **Pleasanton**.
 * 8) At the beginning of the first paragraph, type **CLEVELAND--**.
 * 9) At the top of the document, type the headline **Cougars eye last playoff spot**, press [Enter] twice, type your name, and then press [Enter] twice.
 * 10) Correct all the spelling and grammar errors in the article.
 * 11) Adjust the spacing between paragraphs if necessary.
 * 12) Save your changes to the article, email a copy to the teacher, close the document, and then exit Word.



Word Unit C - Formatting Text and Paragraphs (pages Word 49-76)

1. Use the document below in Word Unit C beginning on page Word 50. Complete all of the lessons from page Word 50-Word 66 and then email the final copy to teacher.

2. Use the document below for the Skills Review on page Word 69-71. Save and email as "Franklin EDA Report". This assignments is Extra Credit for Unit C 3. Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 2 on page Word 73. Save and email as "Membership Drive".

Word Unit D - Formatting Documents (pages Word 77-104)

1. Use the document below for the Skills Review on page Word 97-99. Save and email as "Greenwood Fitness".

2. Use the document below for the Independent Challenge 1 on page Word 100. Save and email as "Blue Chair".