microsoft® office 2010 fundamentals, 1/e authors: laura story, dawna walls copyright 2011 isbn:...

Microsoft® Office 2010 Fundamentals, 1/e

Authors: Laura Story, Dawna Walls

Copyright 2011

ISBN: 9780538472463

• Introductory coverage of Microsoft Office 2010 application skills

• Concept behind each skill is presented before steps• Step-by-step instruction – offers hands-on practice• Screenshot reinforcement for steps provides visual

aspect • Marginal boxes provide extra insight on the topic at hand• End-of-lesson review questions, projects, and critical

thinking activities allow users to practice what they have learned

The Fundamentals Approach

Table of Contents

1. Getting StartedWorking with Microsoft Office 2010. Unit Review.2. Microsoft WordUnderstanding Word Basics. Editing and Formatting Text. Formatting DocumentsWorking with Graphic Objects. Unit Review.3. Microsoft ExcelUnderstanding Excel Basics. Formatting and Editing the Worksheet. Using Formulas and Functions. Working with Charts. Unit Review.4. Microsoft PowerPointUnderstanding PowerPoint Basics. Formatting and Modifying Presentations. Delivering the Presentation. Unit Review.5. Microsoft AccessUnderstanding Access Basics. Creating Forms and Reports. Querying a Database.6. Microsoft PublisherUnderstanding Publisher Basics. Formatting Publications.7. Integration BasicsUnderstanding Integration Basics.Appendix A-Vista Basics.Appendix B-Outlook Basics.

Each Lesson opens with Objectives, a list of Vocabulary words, Estimated Completion Time, and a list of the Data Files needed to complete the Lesson

Lesson Opener

Each concept is introduced before the step-by-step instructions. Screenshots, with multiple call-outs, provide a visual representation of the task the steps will cover.

Introduction of Concepts

Step-by-step instructions walk students through the skill being introduced.

Step-by-Step Instruction

Screenshots reinforce the step-by-step instruction

Marginal Elements

Extras for Experts boxes provide helpful hints to complete tasks within the application being covered in the lesson.

End of Lesson Exercises

Each Lesson ends with a Summary, Vocabulary Review, and Review Questions (Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank).

End of Lesson Projects

End-of-Lesson projects provide students with hands-on practice with the skills they have learned in the chapter within a variety of scenarios.

Web and Teamwork Projects

A Teamwork Project gives students an opportunity to work together to complete a project, utilizing teambuilding skills.

A Web Project at the end of the lesson requires students to use the Web to gather information and conduct research to complete the project.

Critical Thinking Activities

Critical Thinking Activities allow students to think critically and more globally to complete the projects, building critical thinking skills.

An Instructor Resource CD available with this book includes:

• Instructor’s Manual– Chapter overviews– Detailed lecture topics– Teaching tips

• PowerPoint presentations• Solutions to exercises• Student Data Files• Test banks • ExamView test generator and testbank• eBook available

Instructor Resources

Microsoft Office 2010 Fundamentals

• Microsoft Office Word chapters include coverage of editing and

formatting text, formatting documents, and working with graphics

• Microsoft Office Excel chapters include coverage of formatting and

editing a worksheet, using formulas and functions, and working with

charts

• Microsoft Office PowerPoint chapters include formatting and

modifying, and delivering a presentation

• Microsoft Office Access chapters include creating forms and

reports, and querying a database

• Microsoft Office Publisher chapter includes formatting a publication.

• Visually stimulating four-color graphics clearly illustrate key

concepts and skills.

Microsoft® Office 2010 Fundamentals, 1/e

Authors: Laura Story, Dawna Walls

Copyright 2011

ISBN: 9780538472463