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Computer Use

Level 2

  • use spreadsheetsExample
    • create and change spreadsheets which organize event or project information and expenses
    • put information into formulae to get totals
    • create multiple spreadsheets within workbooks
  • use the internet to find information
  • use other computer and software applicationsExample
    • use digital cameras to take photographs and CD burning software to store and to share photographs with graphic designers
Level 3

  • use word processingExample
    • use standard formatting features to create
      • letters
      • press releases
      • reports
      • speeches
      • work schedules
    • create newsletters and reports that use text boxes and images
  • use graphics softwareExamples
    • create and change presentation slides using PowerPoint
    • manage website content using Dreamweaver
    • create internal newsletters using Publisher
    • create fact sheets using Page Maker
    • change press releases created in Word into pdf format using Adobe Acrobat
  • use databasesExamples
    • use Fundraiser software to track donor activities
    • create and perform database searches to
      • sort and get data
      • create new records
      • change existing records
      • merge contact information from databases with other programs
  • use communications softwareExample
    • send and receive email and attachments
    • create email distribution lists
    • use the calendar features of communications software to schedule meetings
Computer Use Skills Summary

Public Relations and Communications Professionals must be able to use

  • word processing software
  • graphics software
  • databases
  • spreadsheets
  • communications software
  • internet
  • other