Creating and Editing Presentation for ES classes

Word processing involves creating, editing, formatting and printing documents with a computer. MS Word is a common word processing software that allows editing text, formatting, adding images and other media. It has various tabs like Home, Insert, Page Layout, References and View that contain tools for formatting text, inserting images/tables, setting page properties, adding citations and changing document views.

Learn more about style based templates in Microsoft Word with this short presentation from professional technical writer, editor and production specialist, Dianne Dickinson. www.diannetheeditor.com (Note: Original heading font is not available online. Apologies for the Courier font substitution.)

ENGL 2950: Peer Review for Brochure/Flyer Assignment Brochure/Flyer Creator: _________________________ Brochure/Flyer Reviewer: _______________________ Note: The Brochure/Flyer Assignment is worth a total of 50 points. Brochure/Flyer: (questions 1-4 address 25 pts. of actual assignment total) 1.) Does this Brochure/Flyer appear as though it is intended for college students? If not, how can it be improved to reach this target audience? 2.) Is the purpose of this Brochure/Flyer obvious? Does it fulfill its purpose? 3.) Does the Brochure/Flyer have multiple visuals and are they appropriate for the intended audience? 4.) Is the Brochure/Flyer visually pleasing? Does it have the appropriate amount of white space? Does it appear uncluttered and easy to disseminate? Is it in color? (if the hard copy in front of you is in black and white, make sure that the author’s electronic copy is in color) 5.) Is the Brochure/Flyer free of GSP (Grammar, Spelling, and Proofreading) errors? Memo: (questions 1-4 address 25 pts. of actual assignment total) 1) Does the Memo have the proper identifying information? (To:, From:, Subject:, Date:) 2) Does the Memo explain why the particular campus organization of the Brochure/Flyer was chosen? 3) Does the memo explain how the author found the information presented in the Brochure/Flyer 4) Does the Memo explain what the Brochure/Flyer’s purpose is? What does the author hope to accomplish with the Brochure/Flyer? 5) Is the Memo free of GSP errors? Chapter 11: Designing Successful Documents Get to the Point! A well designed document will: Visually catch the readers eye Be Easily Disseminated Be Memorable It should not be: Filled with paragraphs of text Lacking visual clues Too complex Use Typographical Aids to Assist Understanding What to look for…. What are some of types of Typographical Aids? Bullets Boldface Type Lists Headings/Subheadings “Chunking” Creating smaller paragraphs for chunks of info that is easier to digest Info. must be Visually Organized Effective Design Good Qualities: Visually appealing Logically organized Clear Accessible Varied Relevant Bad Qualities: Crowded Disorganized Hard to follow Difficult to read Boring, repetitious Inconsistent Desktop Publishing…. What are the benefits? Check bullets p. 523 Type-many different styles of typefaces Examples Templates Office Templates Must have Microsoft Office 2010 or newer to use these templates Is it Ethical to use a Template in the Business World? Desktop Publishing (cont.) Graphics Add excitement to report Have to be used relative to purpose of report…what does this mean? Examples: Drawing tools Icons Clip art Stock photos and art The Basics of Designing Print Documents Page Layout Typography Heads and Subheads Graphics Color Table 7.3 Departmental Percentage Increase Dry Goods 1980 1990 2000 2010 4.3 2.5 3.5 4.5 House-wares 1980 1990 2000 2010 2.4 4.4000000000000004 1.8 2.8 Electronic 1980 1990 2000 2010 2 2 3 5 Page Layout T ...

This document contains 27 questions about various Microsoft Word features and functions. It asks the reader to explain parts of the Word interface like the ribbon tabs and dialog box launcher. It provides text and asks the reader to format it in different ways like adding paragraph marks, changing font sizes, and setting page layout options. Questions also cover creating and formatting tables, using styles for headings and paragraphs, designing displays and logos using WordArt, inserting and formatting images, charts and graphics, creating forms and advertisements, and using features like comments, bookmarks, headers and footers, and section breaks.

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are popular applications in the Microsoft Office suite. Word is a word processing program used to create documents. Excel is a spreadsheet program used to store and manipulate data. PowerPoint is a presentation program used to create slideshows. The document provides information on how to use various tools and features within each application, including how to format text, insert images, save files, and add animations or transitions between slides.

The document discusses different types of outlines and how to create an effective outline. It provides four main components for effective outlines: parallelism, coordination, subordination, and division. It also discusses why outlines are useful, including aiding the writing process and organizing ideas. Finally, it describes three common types of outlines - alphanumeric, full sentence, and decimal outlines - and provides samples of each.

This document provides information about Microsoft Office applications - MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. It summarizes that MS Word is a word processing program launched in 1983 that allows users to create, edit, and format documents. PowerPoint is a presentation software that uses slides to convey information visually. Excel is a spreadsheet program used to enter, analyze, and store numerical data in tables of rows and columns. The document discusses the uses of these applications for teachers, students, and other professions.

Desktop publishing allows users to produce high-quality printed documents using a personal computer. It allows for the use of different fonts, margins, and the embedding of images and graphs directly into text. Consistency in layout is important, such as using a limited set of typefaces, consistent spacing and alignment of elements, and full justification of text. Images should be relevant to the accompanying text and help break up long passages.

Title of Presentation Student’s name Feel free to adjust the color and scheme of this template. Color and design are recommended in an appealing visual presentation. 1 Introduction Includes The name of the student evaluated and the topic Also should detail the purpose and flow of the presentation Feel free to adjust the color and scheme of this template. Color and design are recommended in an appealing visual presentation. ‹#› Format of Paper Evaluate the following three questions regarding the overall format of the paper. Were all required sections included? Were they clearly distinguished from one another? If not, were reasons given for not including some? Feel free to adjust the color and scheme of this template. Color and design are recommended in an appealing visual presentation. ‹#› Historical Timeline and Predecessor Assessment Evaluation Assess the following three components as detailed on the Student Evaluation Form Sources Content Writing Skills Remember that graphics go a long way in a visual presentation. Add them to play up the visual appeal of this slide but be sure to cite them in proper APA format. Add additional slides as needed for this section. Feel free to adjust the color and scheme of this template. Color and design are recommended in an appealing visual presentation. ‹#› Analysis of Impact Evaluation Assess the following three components as detailed on the Student Evaluation Form Sources Content Writing Skills Remember that graphics go a long way in a visual presentation. Add them to play up the visual appeal of this slide but be sure to cite them in proper APA format. Add additional slides as needed for this section. Feel free to adjust the color and scheme of this template. Color and design are recommended in an appealing visual presentation. ‹#› Ethical Considerations Evaluation Assess the following three components as detailed on the Student Evaluation Form Sources Content Writing Skills Remember that graphics go a long way in a visual presentation. Add them to play up the visual appeal of this slide but be sure to cite them in proper APA format. Add additional slides as needed for this section. Feel free to adjust the color and scheme of this template. Color and design are recommended in an appealing visual presentation. ‹#› Concluding Remarks Summarize the areas of the writer's strengths and weakness as presented in your presentation and remember to always end on a positive note! Feel free to adjust the color and scheme of this template. Color and design are recommended in an appealing visual presentation. ‹#› References Reference all sources used in completing this assignment. Remember that in-text citations are just as important in a presentation as they are in papers. The references listed here should be a list of what you have posted on your previous slides, including any images that you used, unless they are clipart. Feel free to adjust the color and scheme of th ...