• Creating a Report Using Word 1

    Tutors will often get students to write a report to demonstrate their ability to explain and analyse a situation or problem and make recommendations for future action.

    A report follows a defined structure which will be explored in this set of activities.

    • Getting Started

      Follow through the activities in these three 'Creating a Report Using Word' sections.

      Throughout this module you will be using the two documents below. The first, 'Using Word 2016 Instructions' will guide you in how to modify your Word document, and the second, 'Using Word 2016 Starting' is to be used as a starting template.

      Get started by watching the introductory video and downloading the two guidance documents before moving on to the activities.

      Having trouble watching this video? Try this direct link.

    • Resources

      Guidance Documents

      Download the two documents below before moving on to the activities.

    • Using Word 2016 Instructions File
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    • Using Word 2016 Starting File
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    • Activity 1

      Adding Your Own Flair

      Allow 60 minutes

      The first step to a great report is the document layout itself.  This is often the fiddly bit, so spending some time setting it up now is well worth the time spent because when you are ready to start the assignment - you are all ready to go!

      Also you can tell your tutor you have started your assignment without having typed a word of content!!

      For this first activity, you will be working through pages 1 - 9 of the Using Word 2016 Instructions.


      Task 1: Add a Title Page

      The Insert  Cover Page option will place the title page on its own page. Follow the guide on page 1 of the instructions document.


      Task 2: Formatting Page Numbers

      Work through the resources on this website, then have a go at the challenge on page 2 of the instructions document.

      Link: Word 2016 Page Numbers


      Task 3: Create Headers and Footers

      Work through the resources on this website, then have a go at the challenge of page 3 of the instructions document.

      Link: Word 2016 Headers and Footers

    • Activity 2

      Making Styles Work For You

      Allow 60 minutes

      Quickly being able to format and reformat your assignment to meet the needs of the reader will allow you time to concentrate on the content rather than the formatting.  A bit of time spent here will certainly pay dividends when it is time to hand in the completed masterpiece.

      For this activity you will be working through pages 10 - 17 of the Using Word 2016 Instructions.


      Task 1: Applying and Modifying Styles

      Work through the resources on this website, then have a go at the challenges on pages 12, 13 and 15 of the instructions document.

      Link: Applying and Modifying Styles

      For more information you may also wish to check out this link: Using Styles in Word


      Task 2: Creating a Table of Contents

      Read this article and then complete the challenge on page 17 of the instructions document.

      Link: How to Create a Table of Contents in Word

      For more information, including advanced uses of the table of contents feature, visit the following websites:

      Link: Take Tables of Contents (TOCs) to the Next Level

      Link: Advanced Tables of Contents

    • Discussion

      Creating a Report Using Word 1 Forum

      Using the forum below, click the 'Add a new discussion topic' button and perform the following tasks.

      1. Using a PNI format (Positive, Negative and Interesting) post something that you found useful, something that you found difficult or confusing, and something that you would like to find out more about relating  to the activities in this part of the module.
      2. Share at least one additional resource (web link, video etc.) that you think would help any other students working through this module.
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