CAB 125 recommended or consent of instructor.

Course reviews advanced features such as macros, and basic desktop publishing features of the word processing software package to create newsletters, flyers, etc. Content includes creating equations, using math, creating a box, importing and using graphics, creating rules, creating and integrating newspaper columns and graphics, and changing fonts.

  Through the use of the microcomputer and the word processing software package, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

    A.    Understand desktop publishing concepts and procedures.
    B.    Create a variety of personal documents including letterheads, envelopes, and business cards.
    C.    Produce promotional documents, brochures and booklets using graphics and appropriate captions, shading, borders, and fonts having a professional appearance.
    D.    Create web pages using word processing software and appropriate web page design concepts.
    E.    Produce text using both newspaper style and parallel columns.
    F.    Create presentations using other appropriate software packages for presentations and desktop publishing.

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

    A.    Review advanced word processing features
    B.    Desktop publishing with a word processor
             1. Concepts
             2. Procedures
    C.    Graphic features
    D.    Business Document layout
             1. Newsletters
             2. Business Cards
             3. Brochures
    E.    Web Pages
             1. Layout
             2. Design
             3. Hyperlinks
             4. Home Pages
             5. Fill-in forms
    F.    Graphics
             1. Position on Page
             2. Size
             3. Caption and/or text
             4. Retrieve
             5. Scale
             6. Move
             7. Rotate
             8. Invert
    G.    Columns
             1. Newspaper Style
    H.    Manuals

Class and individualized instruction
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.

    A.    Attend seminars as scheduled.
    B.    Attend lab as required.
    C.    Complete required assignments and tests.
    D.    Seminar schedule may be adjusted based on needs of the class.

Textbooks, online resources, and such other materials deemed appropriate for the topic and assigned by the program and instructor.

Production of various documents demonstrating the use of features and topics learned in course.  Completion of required exams, assignments, and completion of a portfolio.

       Software users! Copying software is in violation of Federal law and College policies. Suspected violations will be vigorously investigated and if warranted, appropriate penalties will be applied.  Specifically, you do not have the right to Make copies of software for yourself or others or receive and use unauthorized copies of software.


If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.