Table of Contents

*Introduction to Information Skills and Systems * Introduction * Information systems in context * Information processes * Nature of data and information * Digital representation of data * Social and ethical issues *Tools for Information Processes * Collecting * Organising * Analysing * Storing and retrieving * Processing * Transmitting and receiving * Displaying *Planning, Design and Implementation * Understanding the problem * Making decisions * Designing solutions * Implementing * Testing, evaluating and modifying * Social and ethical issues *Personal and Group Projects Systems and Projects * Guidelines to projects * Personal Information Systems * Group Information Systems *Word Processing * Basic features * Editing text * Formatting text * Additional tools *Databases * Basic features * Modifying the database * Finding information * Reporting *Spreadsheets * Basic features * Formulas * Formatting a spreadsheet * Charts *Graphics * Basic features * Modifying a graphic * Bit-mapped graphics * Vector graphics *Desktop Publishing * Basic features * Design elements * Page layout * Printing a publication *Multimedia * Basic features * Presentation software * Types of media * Multimedia design *Internet * Basic features * Web browsers * Electronic mail * Internet publishing.