Product Description
The Advantage Series presents the Feature-Method-Practice approach to computer software applications to today’s technology and business students. This series implements an efficient and effective learning model, which enhances critical thinking skills and provides students and faculty with complete application coverage
The primary market is the Introduction to Computing/CIS computer literacy course requiring a lab component that covers software applications. Other course areas include Adult and Continuing Education/Individual Application courses, which are one-credit hour, designed to provide a brief introduction to a single software application.
From the Publisher
Redesigned to make it easier for students to follow and succeed with the material
Double the Number of Screenshots from previous editions enhances the visual appeal and helps students successfully complete the hands-on steps
Advantage Series Website contains product specific Online Learning Center with 50% More End Of Chapter content available on the Website
Updated Cases and Hands on Exercises from previous edition.
Improved page formatting to eliminate excessive White Space
Better implementation of design elements and shading for 'Feature, Method, Practice' areas
Chapter Prerequisites provide detailed explanation of skills needed to successfully complete the chapter.
Every Introductory text is MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) Certified at Level 1 (Core Level).
Every Complete text is MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) Certified at Expert Level Certification.
Feature, Method, and Practice Boxes prepare students for skills assessment and end of chapter exercises
Self-Check questions help students evaluate their learning and understanding of key issues
Case-oriented Hands-on Projects increase in level of difficulty, so students can assess their level of comprehension and work at their own pace.
Command Summary Table provides a review of chapter content and helps students to prepare for the MOUS exams and to complete the end-of chapter questions.
In Addition Boxes briefly expose students to advanced topics, typically covered in later chapters or editions
Chapters begin with a business case study that will introduce a students to a problem or opportunity for which the application can be applied. Throughout the chapter, students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges presented in case problems appearing at the end of the chapter.
--This text refers to an alternate
Spiral-bound
edition.