Designed to use technology as a productivity tool within a business environment through the use and integration of various software packages. Students will use word processing software for formatting business correspondence, creating tables, multipage documents, graphical elements, mail merge, and other features. Spreadsheet software will be used to create formulas, use built-in functions for calculations, create charts and graphs, reference other worksheets, create absolute and relative cell references as well as other formatting and editing features. Presentations software will be used to produce, edit, and create visually compelling presentations for business outcomes.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Apply word processing software features to produce, format, edit, and enhance business documents. Apply spreadsheet software features to create, edit, and format spreadsheets and charts Write formulas and use functions in spreadsheets to perform calculations for business scenarios. Apply presentations software features to produce, edit, and make visually appealing presentations.
The authors received OER funding from LBCC to compile the links in these documents. Instructors of PE 231 choose which resources they want to use in each section. Also included are library resources recommended by the LBCC OER librarian.
This is a short video introduction for technical writing instructors on the iFixit technical writing program. The video discusses how the program works, what the students produce, and why iFixit runs the program. Relevant to WR227 and other technical writing-adjacent courses.
Introduces web design through an examination of (X)HTML, CSS and relevant computer graphic file formats. Students will learn to create standards-compliant, accessible web pages using modern design techniques and technologies. Emphasis will be placed on learning to write (X)HTML and CSS script without the help of advanced web design software; writing accessible, standards compliant code; and separating content, presentation and action. and For access to instructor-only resources, contact LBCC's OER librarian ([email protected]).