Develops skills necessary to utilize commercial word processing software WordPerfect to effectively handle word processing needs. Topics include text insertion and deletion, storage and retrieval, formatting, printing, and other topics appropriate to the software of equipment used. This course provides a hands-on approach to desktop publishing for the office using Pagemaker 6.5. The student will learn the skills required to create professional quality newsletters, flyers, brochures, business cards, and more. The student will use pre-designed templates as well as original layouts to customize content and create publications that will get a business noticed.
Students study the mechanics of writing and methods of writing effectively.
Current grammar usage is addressed. This course provides training in machine transcription skills. Speed, accuracy, neatness, and mailable copy are emphasized on the various documents that are transcribed. Language arts skills and decision-making are developed in this course. Emphasis on development of competent machine transcription skills as applied to the legal field and production of mailable business letters and court and non-court documents.