TOPIC SELECTION

[Identify a topic that would be suitable for developing an instructional unit for the course project and explain the key goal of this instruction. Provide a brief rationale in which you explain how you are knowledgeable about the subject and why you find the subject interesting. Also describe why you think the content is manageable and can be taught in about 20 minutes, and why your topic could be categorized as an intellectual skill.]

 

Topic: HOW TO USE THE TRACK CHANGES FEATURE IN MICROSOFT WORD

 

Goal of Instruction: By the end of the module, learners will be able to use the “Track Changes” feature of the Microsoft Word Software.

 

Rationale:

• Why I am knowledgeable about this topic: Ever since I stepped into the field of Academic Content Writing, I have been reviewing and editing text documents using the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word. During this time, I have explored its features a lot, and have come to understand its potential to a large extent. Hence, I think I can safely claim that I am knowledgeable, as far as this topic is concerned.

• Why this topic interests me: This topic interests me because I think “Track Changes” is a powerful feature for authors, reviewers and editors, and when used fully, can prove immensely useful for reviewing and correcting documents in a short time.

• Why I think this topic is manageable: Since this feature is not very vast, its aspects can be covered in 20 minutes. Hence, I feel that the content for this module would be manageable and can be taught in about 20 minutes.

• Why this topic is an intellectual skill: During the course of this module, learners will acquire and learn to effectively apply a new skill in their everyday work. Hence, I think this topic can be categorized as an intellectual skill.

 

TASK ANALYSIS

[The task analysis should include a list of three to five tasks to complete a job. For each task identify a minimum of 3 steps an expert learner (or an individual who knows how to complete the task) would follow to learn the instructional goal for your project. Create a list of three to five questions you might ask a subject matter expert (SME) related to the task as a follow-up to your analysis.]

 

Goal of Instruction: Learners will be able to use the “Track Changes” feature of the Microsoft Word Software

 

Tasks:

1. Managing basic settings of the “Track Changes” feature

a. Switching ON and OFF the “Track Changes” mode

b. Changing the User Name and Tracking Options

c. Selecting and deselecting markups that need to be shown and hidden

 

2. Making changes to a document in the “Track Changes” Mode

a. Editing the text of a document in the “Track Changes” mode

b. Changing the formatting of a document in the “Track Changes” mode

c. Editing tables and images present in a document in the “Track Changes” mode

 

3. Reading an edited document and accepting/rejecting changes

a. Reading a document edited in the “Track Changes” mode in different views

b. Accepting the changes in an edited document

c. Rejecting the changes in an edited document

 

Questions related to the tasks for the SME:

1. Should the Comments feature of Microsoft Word also be covered?

2. Do learners need to be briefed about the Reviewing Pane?

3. Should the settings related to the “Track Changes” mode be covered in more detail?

 

 

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AND MEASUREMENTS

[For this study, develop three objectives based on the results of your task analysis. Your project should include one objective for three different tasks listed in your task analysis project. You should have a total of three objectives.]

 

Objectives

Learners will be able to:

1. manipulate basic settings of the “Track Changes” feature in Microsoft Word

2. edit different aspects of a document in the “Track Changes” mode

3. read, accept and reject changes made in a document in the “Track Changes” mode

 

Measurements/Evaluation

Learners will work in pairs. All learners will be provided two versions of a 1-2 page document – “Document - Version 1”, a first draft (which would need changes in text, changes in formatting, etc.) and “Document – Version 2”, a final version of the document (which would be correct in all respects).

1. Open Document – Version 1, and perform the following tasks. As you perform each task, capture an image of the screen/window using the “Print Screen” command or the “Snipping Tool” software. Post all images onto your Google Drive and share the link on the group’s discussion forum.

a. Turn ON the Track Changes mode.

b. Change User Name to “Student <Your First Name>”, and initials to S<Initial of your First Name>.

c. Change the following Tracking options.

* Insertions to “Double Underline”

* Deletions to “Double Strikethrough”

* Table cell highlighting for Inserted Cells to “Light Green”

* Table cell highlighting for Deleted Cells to “Light Orange”

d. Show Markups for only Formatting, Insertions and Deletions. Hide the other Markups.

 

2. Using Document – Version 2 as a reference, make all necessary changes in the text, formatting, tables and images given in Document – Version 1, in the Track Changes mode. (Note: The settings of the Track Changes mode should be as specified in Task 1.)

Share the edited document on the forum Titled “Reviewed Document - <Your Name> sending to <Your Partner’s Name>”. The subject of your post in the forum should be same as this document title.

 

3. Download your partner’s edited document to your computer. Compare this edited document with Document – Version 2, using the “Final View” in Track Changes.

Based on your comparison, accept/reject all changes made by your partner. Compare the finalized document with Document – Version 2 once again, and highlight discrepancies, if any, in RED.

Name the finalized document as “Final Document - <Your Name> sending to <Your Partner’s Name>”. Share the document on the forum, keeping the subject the same as the document title.