DDC Learning Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 [Spiral-bound]

Sue Plumley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1585771694 | ISBN-13: 978-1585771691 | Publication Date: January 11, 2002

Learning Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 provides a total-immersion, hands-on tutorial that walks readers at a variety of skill levels step by step, mouse-click by mouse-click, keystroke by keystroke through the various features of PowerPoint 2002. The well-illustrated, spiral-bound manual contains easy-to-read, appealingly formatted procedural explanations and step-by-step exercises in a multi-part Lesson format. Real-life, on-the-job scenarios make content immediately relevant. An accompanying CD-ROM contains data files, Internet simulation, and additional resources. Create, Save, and Print a Presentation. Modify Text and Enhance Slides. Work with Slide Objects. Enhance Slides with Graphics and Objects. Work with Slide Shows. PowerPoint and the Web. For anyone wanting to develop skill in using PowerPoint.

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From the Back Cover

Learning Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® 2002
through Applications & Exercises

• Each lesson contains short exercises designed for using PowerPoint 2002 in real-life business settings.
• Exercises include key terms, concise notes, conceptual descriptions of PowerPoint features, and hands-on mouse and keystroke procedures.
• Exercise Directions offer step-by-step instructions to put the students' skills to work.

From Beginner to Expert—The Skills You Need in the Workplace

• Learning PowerPoint 2002 starts with the basics. First students will become familiar with the PowerPoint 2002 screen elements. Then students will learn the fundamentals of creating effective multimedia presentations.
• In each exercise, students develop new skills and build upon previous skills.
• By the book's end, students will create full-length PowerPoint presentations that include tables, charts, graphs, design layouts, animation, graphics, imported files, and more. Plus, students will become familiar with using the Internet.

Learn by Doing; Not Reading

• Learning PowerPoint 2002 launches the students into the workplace setting. Each exercise begins On the Job with a brief description of how you would use the features of that exercise in the office.
• Each exercise ends On Your Own, an additional critical-thinking exercise where students apply newly learned skills to create their own documents using their own information.

Experience the Internet No Modem Needed!

• Students integrate the Internet with PowerPoint without a modem or Internet connection. By launching the simulation and following the steps in the book, students go to real Web sites simulated on the CD-ROM, find information, and use the information in PowerPoint documents.

Bonus Items on the CD-ROM

Data Files
• Students do less typing and more application.
Typing Tests with Automatic Scoring and Keyboarding Course
• Use these timed writings—with automatic scoring—to test typing speed and accuracy.
• Keyboarding course helps those new to typing or in need of skill-building drills.
Computer Literacy Basics
• Computer Literacy bonus exercises cover computers, computer care, and computer history.

We'll Teach You

Presentations
• Templates
• Slides
• Layouts

Slide Objects
• Charts
• Tables
• Embed Objects
• Organization Charts

Slide Shows
• Animation
• Transitions
• Group Objects
• Graphics
... and more

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How We've Organized the Book

Each lesson in PowerPoint 2002 is made up of several exercises. Lessons are comprised of short exercises designed for using PowerPoint 2002 in real-life business settings. Every application exercise (except for the Critical Thinking exercises) is made up of seven key elements:

• On the Job. Each exercise starts with a brief description of how you would use the features of that exercise in the workplace.
• Exercise Scenario. The PowerPoint tools are then put into context by setting a scenario. For example, you may work for a crafts store putting together a promotional presentation.
• Terms. Key terms are included and defined at the start of each exercise, so you can quickly refer back to them. The terms are then bolded in the text.
• Notes. Concise notes describe and outline the computer concepts.
• Procedures. Hands-on mouse and keyboard procedures teach all necessary skills.
• Application Exercise. Step-by-step instructions put your skills to work.
• On Your Own. Each exercise concludes with a critical thinking activity that you can work through on your own. You are challenged to come up with data and then additionally challenged to use the data in a presentation. The On Your Own sections can be used as additional reinforcement, for practice, or to test skill proficiency.
• In addition, each lesson ends with two Critical Thinking Exercises. As with the On Your Owns, you need to rely on your own skills to complete the task.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 299 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (January 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585771694
• ISBN-13: 978-1585771691
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,397,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)