Microsoft Office 2010: Illustrated Introductory, First Course (Available Titles Skills Assessment Manager (SAM) - Office 2010) - Softcover

Beskeen, David W.; Cram, Carol; Duffy, Jennifer; Friedrichsen, Lisa; Reding, Elizabeth Eisner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0538747153 ISBN 13: 9780538747158

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2010

Synopsis

Loved by instructors for its visual and flexible way to build computer skills, the Illustrated Series is ideal for teaching Microsoft Office 2010 to both computer rookies and hotshots. Each two-page spread focuses on a single skill, making information easy to follow and absorb. Large, full-color illustrations represent how the students' screen should look. Concise text introduces the basic principles of the lesson and integrates a case study for further application.

Features of This Edition

• Easy to follow and easy to absorb, two-page-spread lessons appeal to a wide variety of learning styles.


• Increased coverage of research in Word Unit D gives students hands-on experience crafting research papers, helping students to retain and apply skills outside of the classroom.


• End-of-chapter Independent Challenges and Visual Workshops make concepts relevant for users and easier to understand through hands-on applications and detailed explanations.


• Quick Tips and Trouble boxes within the step-by-step instructions help students avoid typical errors and pitfalls.


• Clues to Use boxes offer concise information that expands on the lesson skill or describes a related task, adding context to skills and concepts.

About this title

About the Author:

David W. Beskeen has authored or co-authored numerous successful computer books since 1992, including more than 25 titles for Course Technology. He has guided readers in mastering PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Windows, Livemotion and other leading proprietary software packages. An expert in applied technology, Mr. Beskeen has extensive teaching and consulting experience in today's computer technology.

Carol M. Cram is the author of more than 35 textbooks on computer applications, business communications, and Internet-related subjects. Carol is also a well-recognized and respected faculty member at Capilano College in North Vancouver, where she currently serves as the Convenor of the Executive Support Program, the Program Consultant for Business and Computers in Continuing Education, and as an instructor of business and computer-related courses.

Jennifer Duffy is a freelance author who lives and works in New Hampshire. She has been writing leading texts for Course Technology for more than ten years and has authored previous editions of MICROSOFT WORD ILLUSTRATED for the popular Office series. Ms. Duffy has worked successfully in the business world as a writer, editor and public relations liaison. She combines her strong business knowledge and expertise in Word with exceptional writing skills that ensure the clarity of this and each of her other books.

Lisa Friedrichsen is a professor at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, where she teaches database and web development classes. As an author, she has written several prominent Access, Office and Web-related textbooks. Ms. Friedrichsen combines her ability to teach with extensive industry experience to create clear, practical presentations. Ms. Friedrichsen's undergraduate degree is in engineering from Iowa State University and she holds an M.B.A. from Drake University. She worked for a decade at IBM Corporation before becoming a consultant, author and college professor.

Ms. Elizabeth Eisner Reding has authored numerous books for Delmar and Course Technology on a variety of software programs, including Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Publisher. Living in New Mexico with her husband, Ms. Reding spends her free time grilling, water gardening, road and mountain biking, and collecting Southwestern art.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0538747153
• ISBN 13: 9780538747158
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 680