Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2013

Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. Along with consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Misty has led the development of, written, and co-authored numerous textbooks for the Shelly Cashman Series, including many editions of Discovering Computers, Discovering Computers Fundamentals, and Microsoft Word books.

1. Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology. 2. The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating. 3. Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities. 4. Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home. 5. Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses. Office 2013 and Windows 8: Essential Concepts and Skills. Introduction to Windows Internet Explorer. MICROSOFT WORD 2013. 1. Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with Pictures 2. Creating a Research Paper with Citations and References. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2013 1. Creating and Editing a Basic Presentation. 2. Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures and Shapes. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013. 1. Creating a Worksheet and an Embedded Chart. 2. Formulas, Functions, and Formatting. MICROSOFT ACCESS 2013. 1. Databases and Database Objects: An Introduction. 2. Querying a Database. Appendix A: Project Planning Guidelines. Appendix B: Office 365.