ANNOTATED LIST OF RESOURCES FOR A COURSE IN COMPUTER OPERATOR BUSINESS APPLICATIONS

by

Lucinda Lazenby

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Computer Operator Business Applications is a160 hour course designed to prepare students for entry-level work in the clerical field using Microsoft Office 2000 software. Students receive hands-on instruction and complete projects to demonstrate competency. Students acquire skills to effectively use Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Publisher for creation of various business documents and presentations.

RESOURCE MATERIALS:

Barrett, C., Kimbrell, G. & Odgers, P.(1998).Office Skills The Finishing Touch Second Edition. Cincinnati: South-Western Educational Publishing.

This book familiarizes the student with procedures and skills needed in an office environment. Activities for preparing office documents are provided throughout the text.

Cram, C. (2000). Microsoft Office 2000 Projects. Cambridge: Thomson Learning.

This book provides independent projects for Microsoft Office 2000 software programs.

McLaren. (2000). E-Commerce Business on the Internet. Cincinnati: South-Western Educational Publishing.

This book provides information on creating or working for an Internet-based business.

Ober, S., Poland, R., Hanson, R., Rossetti A., & Johnson J. (1997). Keyboarding and Document Processing for Windows 7th Edition Revised. New York: Glencoe/McGraw Hill.

This book provides activities for creating business documents and activities for building or improving keyboarding skills.

"Overview: Business Letters" Web Site - Colorado (as of December 26, 2000) http://writing.colostate.edu/references/documents/bletter/intro.htm

This site contains information on the formats and components of various business letters. It includes sample letters and principles for writing business letters.

"Teacher Tools" Web Site - Alberta (as of December 26, 2000) http://www.2learn.ca/TeacherTools/teachertools.html

This site contains tutorials and activities for learning a variety of business software programs. Students can view applications of Microsoft Office software components and software that is similar to the Microsoft Office products.