Abstract
Word processing abilities are very important in today's work environment as it is a major form of communication. This paper will review my strengths and weaknesses utilizing word-processing software, my action plan to address weaknesses, and explain why this version of communication is important to be effective.
Word Processing Competency
Method
To better understand my personal capabilities with utilizing word-processing software, I created a word document in MS Word 2003© from a blank sheet. The specific software utilized for my document was Microsoft Office©.
I reviewed the amount of time it took me to complete each function integrated into a sample document to determine the aspects of word-processing I was most competent with. Upon completion of the document, I searched online documentation from the word-processing software creator about the various features and attributes that were available for document creation. From that research, I reviewed those features that I was familiar with in comparison to those I had not ever worked with to uncover those tools that I needed to develop my proficiency on.
Results and Discussion
In my lifetime, I have seen the written word communicated in a variety of ways based on technological developments. When I was young, the tools we used to capture our written message were a writing utensil and a blank sheet of paper. The important criteria were penmanship, spelling, and content. As I grew up, the written word was captured through typewriters, and then followed by typewriters that had very limited word processing capabilities (limited to one line). Today, we have word-processing software to capture our intended message and present it in a ...