Desktop Competencies (Draft Version 2.0.2) Yes No... I'm not sure what  this means Desktop Competencies       Windows Competencies     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can find the setup (install) program on a piece of software and install it on my computer (update software)     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I understand what the Windows desktop is and how to use it efficiently      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can create a folder (subdirectory) on my desktop (organize files)       Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can successfully copy (move) files into a desktop folder in order to organize information for future retrieval      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I have saved files to my hard drive or to a floppy or auxilliary disk      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can create a shortcut for a program using Windows 95 (manage program files)      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can change the resolution of my screen for use with LCD panels or LCD projectors and change it back       Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I know how to reset the clock on my computer     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can change the volume on my computer     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I know how to quit/exit a program     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I know how to multitask     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can use the calculator      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I know how to move unwanted files into my recycle bin and then delete them permanently from my hard drive when I'm absolutely sure I no longer need them      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can unzip a zipped file      Explanation Practice  Show Me Weblinks I know how important it is to back up key files and do so on a routine basis       Explanation Practice  Show Me Weblinks I know how to read the help documentation if I don't understand how to do something in a piece of software      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can format a disk     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can use the 'help' window in any of my programs to help solve problems or answer questions about my software AND I can follow the instructions given in help     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can use My Briefcase to manage files across computers       To view an in-depth list of windows competencies, visit the Windows in-depth competencies page.          Yes No I'm not sure what this means Writing and Wordprocessing Competencies     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I know how to use proper grammar to express myself when writing      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can organize my thoughts, create a structure for my document (an outline), and revise as necessary (writing competency)      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can write a letter, memo or report on my word processor, save it and print a copy      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can incorporate images, graphs or charts into a word processed file or a PowerPoint presentation     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I know how to use my spell-checker so that my documents are as correct as possible before sharing them with colleagues     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can justifiy a document       To view an in-depth list of word processing competencies, visit in-depth competencies page.          Yes No I'm not sure what this means Time, Task and Contact Management Competencies     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can keep track of where I'm supposed to be at any time, maintain a list of what I'm supposed to do, and create a contact list (organize time and contact information)     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I know what a Personal Digital Assistant (handheld) is, although I may not use one         Yes No I'm not sure what this means Presentation Competencies      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I have created a presentation for a class or professional meeting using presentation software      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I know how to incorporate images, clip art, tables and graphs into my presentation     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I understand that good presentors provide their audience with handouts     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I know that to be a good presenter I must practice the presentation ahead of time to work out personal presentation problems (ers, ums), timing and content        To view an in-depth list of presentation and PowerPoint competencies, visit the PowerPoint in-depth competencies page.         Yes No I'm not sure what this means Data Management Competencies     Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I can enter data into Excel, sum a column, insert and run a statistical formula, create a graph and insert the graph into another application using OLE      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks If I am a public health practitioner I know what Epi-Info is and how to use it      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I know that Geographic Information Systems can be used to map data from databases      Explanation Practice Show Me Weblinks I understand that data found on NCHS CD-ROMs can be used to prove or disprove hypotheses through analysis of appropriately selected data         To view an in-depth list of Excel competencies visit the Excel In-depth Competencies document