An Approach to Integrating Computers into Learning Activities and Demonstrations


Level LBS 4

Using the Thesaurus in Microsoft Word








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Goal:

To become familiar with using the built in electronic thesaurus in Microsoft Word 97 in order to make sentences more interesting without changing the meaning of the sentence.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Use the built in electronic thesaurus to replace nouns, adjectives and verbs
  • Use the built in electronic thesaurus to make writing more interesting to the reader

Topics covered:

  • Getting Started
    • Overview of Microsoft Word 97
    • Starting Microsoft Word 97
  • Introduction to the Built In Electronic Thesaurus
    • What is a Thesaurus?
    • What can a Thesaurus do?
  • Using the Built In Electronic Thesaurus
    • Selecting the Word for the Thesaurus to Look Up
    • Opening the Thesaurus Dialogue Box
    • Replacing the Selected Word
  • A Word of Warning When Using the Thesaurus
  • Saving Your Work
  • Demonstrations (exercises to be handed in)

Prerequisite:

  • Basic understanding of Computers
  • Foundations Communications - Level 3 (FC3) - Unit # 2 or above

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