| Syllabus Students will learn or review basic word processing applications in the form of memos, letters, tables, newsletters and other documentation used in the business word. We will explore the wide range of uses of the word processing applications with Microsoft Word. Students will also explore the functions, formulas and formatting of Excel our spreadsheet applications. They will learn to use the appropriate charts and graphics available in this program to create visual graphics commonly applied in the business world. Database applications are becoming more and more popular and we will use the Access database program to learn the many ways available to manipulate data, numerical and text type, to generate reports and forms used in business. PowerPoint is the presentation program we will use to create visual presentations that can be used to present in both small viewing and large viewing situations. Students will be using a combination of textbook lessons, teacher created lessons and projects created from their own research. Student work will be saved to the network and the assignments will be graded on the network using the editing tools available. Printing will not be used on a regular basis. | 
