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The CLS programs are defining computer competency for our graduates. When we have this information, you'll get a copy. Details will be included in future editions of this handbook. According to the Computer Competency Listing, approved by the Core Curriculum Committee on April 29, 1999, you should be able to do:
1. Word processing/introductory desktop publishing, including:
- Enter and edit text
- Copy and move blocks of text
- Change text format and style, set margins, line spacing and tabs
- Check spelling, grammar, and word usage
- Create a header and footer
- Insert date, time, and page number
- Add columns and tables to a document
- Print a document
- Name, save, and retrieve a document
2. Spreadsheet/graphing
- Enter data into an existing spreadsheet
- Create a spreadsheet with rows, columns and headings
- Create/copy formulas and functions to perform calculations
- Create a graph or chart from spreadsheet data
- Insert a spreadsheet into a word processing document
- Print a document
- Name, save, and retrieve a document
3. Database
- Sort a database by specific fields, add and delete records
- Create a database with multiple fields and records
- Create custom layouts including columnar reports
- Insert database fields into word processing document
- Print document
- Name, save, and retrieve a document
4. Networking
- Connect/log on to a file server, retrieve a program or document, save a document to a specified location
- Share files with others on a network
- Connect to the internet or an online service
- Use electronic mail (compose a message, send it, retrieve a message, read and respond to a message)
- Assess and use resources on the Internet and World Wide Web
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