1. Week 5 Seminar: MR110 Tracy M. Smith, Instructor

2. Seminar Objectives… Mid-term o Unfortunately, we will not be able to discuss this as the week has just started – most of you have probably not completed the testing. Sorry! :-( This week’s lesson – Tables & Capitalization Rules Extra discussions: Personal information and Social Networks discussion, only if time permits. What is due for week 5? Discuss week 6, if time permits.

3. Textbook and Reference Manual Please locate your textbook. We will be referring to it tonight. Let me know that you are ready by typing “Ready.”

4. Table Features Let’s take a look in the Word Manual, page R8B & 13A (lesson 76). Table features include: o Footnotes/Source/Table notes o Braced column headings o Landscape orientation o Auto formatting Account Number Blue Shield Letterhead Italian Renaissance Letterhead Sonoma Desert Letterhead Watercolor Wash Letterhead Sandstone Marble Letterhead Greek Acropolis Letterhead GV-113,5005007501,0002501,250 GV-292,500250 500 250 GV-377501,0005002,5002502,500 GV-102505001,0002501,500250 Note: This information is subject to change.

5. Table Features Question: o The directions for table 76-26, page 303 in your textbook, ask you to set the text direction to display vertically from bottom to top, as well as to change the alignment to bottom center (step 1). o How do you center a table horizontally and vertically? Account Number Blue Shield Letterhead Italian Renaissance Letterhead Sonoma Desert Letterhead Watercolor Wash Letterhead Sandstone Marble Letterhead Greek Acropolis Letterhead GV-113,5005007501,0002501,250 GV-292,500250 500 250 GV-377501,0005002,5002502,500 GV-102505001,0002501,500250 Note: This information is subject to change.

6. Table Features Answer: To center a table horizontally: o Right-click on the table, and select Table Properties. o On the Table tab, click on Center Alignment to align the table horizontally.

7. Table Features Answer: To center a table vertically: o On the Page Layout ribbon, click the Page Setup launcher (arrow at bottom right) o On the Layout tab, click the drop down arrow in the Page, ‘Vertical alignment’ section. o Select Center o Click OK

8. Table 76-26 For the table on page 303, your text states that the completed table may differ from the example on page 303. If you’ve done the table, how did it differ? Was it: A.Right-aligned horizontally and vertically B.Landscape orientation C.Headings centered and not wrapped D.None of the above

9. Table 76-26 How did your table differ? Was it: A.Right-aligned horizontally and vertically B.Landscape orientation C.Headings centered and not wrapped D.None of the above

10. Table 76-26 Please remember: Column headings should display in one continuous line without wrapping All table that appear on a page by themselves should be aligned both vertically and horizontally. Type the column headings to display vertically, from bottom to top. Table 76-27 Be sure that 25% shading is applied to Row 1.

11. Text Direction Quick question… o How do you change the direction of table text from horizontal to vertical? Please type your answer now. You may describe 2003, 2007, or 2010. Please indicate which version you are describing.

12. Answer In Microsoft Word 2007: o Click to select the table cell o On the menu bar: Click Format Text Direction Click the vertical alignment, bottom to top Click OK

13. Footnote/Source note Footnote/Source/Table note: o Create by adding a row at the bottom of the table Merge the row cells into one Left align Same font as data, no special capitalization

14. Orientation Some tables lend themselves to a landscape orientation rather than portrait. o Portrait: vertical orientation o Landscape: horizontal orientation See pages 308-310 for more samples.

15. Auto Formatting In Word 2003, you could create tables using the auto formatting: o Pre-set table designs found in Word. o Its a time saver, can also be modified, and a new format created based on the changes. o Where do you find this feature in Word 2007?

16. Auto Formatting In Word 2007, auto format has changed to “Table Styles”: o After you insert a table, the Table Tools Ribbon displays, and Table Styles is found there. o You can modify any of the existing table styles or create a new table style.

17. Grammar Break!

18. Capitalizing Compass Points Compass points are capitalized only when they designate a specific area. They drove north toward the Northeast United States. The word “north” is a general direction and is not capitalized. The word “Northeast” is a specific area of the united states and is capitalized.

19. Let’s try a little exercise… Look on page 306, sentences 4-11. Edit the sentences if necessary, to correct any errors in capitalization. o For example: 4 – Correct, 5 – Northwest, 6- Correct, etc… o If a sentence is correct, just list C or Correct for you answer.

20. Answers! 4. Flight 5. Correct 6. Model 7. Correct 8. Correct 9. Correct 10. Correct 11. South How did you do?

21. Extra Discussions, if Time Permits!

22. Personal Information on the Internet Let me ask you a question… how do you feel about finding your personal information on the internet? o Violation of privacy? o Part of life in this age of technology?

23. Social Networking Sites Do you think employers check these pages for information about: o Current employees o Future employees If so, what do you think they’re trying to find?

24. Social Networking Sites Employers tend to look for: o Pictures o Language (foul and grammar usage) o Screen names o What you write about your current or past employment. This is evident each time we view Facebook

25. Week Five – What’s Due? In Week Five, you have 3 things to complete: o Seminar o Mid-Term Timed Writing – Skills Assessment in Part 4 – the 5-minute timed writing. This is located in the textbook on p. 320 o Mid-Term Exam

26. Week 6 overview Demonstrate proper use of medical terminology and formatting of medical documents. Expand your proofreading techniques to include electronic aids, and describe the potential pitfalls of using such aids. Include accuracy in one’s typing goals.

27. What is due Week 6?  Timed Writing. Should type at least 47-48 wpm (adjusted to 43-44 wpm).  SB6 page SB31. Proofreading Assignment: Lesson 95- 69 (page 388) In 10E, proofreading check was a memo, in 11e it is a business report. 95-69 is the only proofreading check in the Medical Documents section  Seminar or Seminar option 2.

28. Week 6 Timed Writing Scale… This is adjusted to 43-44 wpm!

29. Good night!!! Thanks for attending tonight’s session! Do your best on the midterm activities! Work hard on increasing speed and accuracy.