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This is a practical-based course for people new to writing Web pages. Only the basics of HTML (hypertext markup language) will be covered, but there are other courses for those wishing to extend their knowledge. By the end of the course participants will have created three personal linked web pages.

This course will introduce so-called web2.0 technologies, which are loosely centred around the push towards social networking. It will show how you are probably already participating and what else you might be interested in trying out.

The rendering time for web pages is dominated by the graphics on the page. This course teaches methods of preparing graphics so minimise information loss and maximise transfer and rendering efficiency. There is an opportuinity to try the methods using PhotoShop.

When you write for the web you need to think differently. People dedicate very little time to reading a web page and so it is essential they see what they need and understand it with the minimum of difficulty. This short course aims to give you the skills to produce web pages that do just this.

This course will introduce XML (the Extensible Markup Language). The course will cover the use of XHTML 1.0 which is a reformulation of HTML 4.01 in XML. The course will also introduce and use XSL (the eXtensible Markup Language).

A set of 2-hour tutorials on CD-ROMs on web page authoring for Windows (not available on modern Macs). Note that hands-on exercises are not provided with this courseware, so that it is not necessary to have any special software installed.

An introduction to the browser-based bibliography program EndNote Web and its interaction with Microsoft Word to produce documents containing formatted reference citations. EndNote Web is a “lite” version of the stand-alone EndNote program. It is free to use to members of the University as part of the UL's subscription to the Web of Knowledge database of references.

The Computing Service also runs several termly introductory courses on EndNote Desktop and on more advanced use of EndNote Desktop.

EndNote Web enables you to search for relevant books and articles and store their citation details online. You can modify your copies of these references and add some notes. The program can later work as a “helper” application with Microsoft Word so that you can add consistently laid-out citations to a document that you are creating and create a sorted bibliography at its end.

EndNote Web does not provide advanced features such as customisation of output formats (styles) , these are only available with EndNote for Bibliographies

This two-part course will describe good-practice aspects of designing, building and running a web site, and providing information on a web server. The requirements for providing accessible web pages, utilising the site-wide search engine on your web pages and liaising with a web design company are also covered.

In addition, Helen Sargan runs an "access/site design clinic" with information providers on a one-to-one basis: please contact her directly to make an appointment.

ISI Web of Knowledge contains over 13,000 journals with over 40 million cited references added annually. It enables the researcher to identify the prolific authors for a topic, identify the institutions that have published most in a specific field and gain insight into key publication trends.

Google is unarguably the world's most used search engine - but how good is it for academic research? This session aims to demonstrate how to make best use of Google and Google scholar for research purposes, whilst outlining some of the pitfalls of over-relying on them!

Windows laptop owners are STRONGLY advised to attend this practical workshop which offers an opportunity for them to put into operation practical security measures to keep their PC safe & secure, with demonstrators present to assist if needed.

"Widespread ignorance about basic computer security is putting millions of people at risk from net-savvy criminals, a study suggests. It found 83% of 1,000 people were not doing enough to protect themselves". http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4378186.stm

All Windows users in charge of a PC are STRONGLY advised to attend this course. It explains the essentials of keeping your computer safe, secure and well maintained. This is vital for PCs which are connected to the Internet (via broadband, Ethernet or even dialup). Every virus outbreak results in many PCs being successfully attacked because they are inadequately protected: avoid it happening to you!

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A fun session to learn the basics in wine tasting

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SVI workbook tutorials on the wordprocessing package Microsoft Word 2003. Exercise files are provided on CDs.

A set of 2-hour tutorials on CD-ROMs on Microsoft Word 2004 for the Macintosh. There are no hands-on exercises.

This self-paced practical course covers the most commonly used features of Microsoft Word 2007. It is not suitable for experienced users of other versions of Word wanting to find out about the new features in Word 2007. Those needing basic Windows training may also attend this course and do relevant exercises under supervision.

The skills and knowledge acquired in Microsoft Word 2007 Level 1 are sufficient to be able to use and operate the software at an efficient level.

Microsoft Word 2007 Level 1 focuses on basic document production using Microsoft Word 2007 and is designed to give the learner a sound understanding of how documents are created, formatted and printed.

The skills and knowledge acquired in Microsoft Word 2007 Level 2 are sufficient to be able to use and operate the software at an efficient level. Microsoft Word 2007 Level 2 extends the learners basic skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word 2007 and helps them create more intricate and varied documents. Existing skills and knowledge are enhanced by covering more advanced aspects of key topics such as formatting, tables, and lists, and new features such as merging, envelopes, sections, clip art and graphics are introduced.

Watsonia workbook tutorials. Files for the exercises are provided on CDs.

This publication focuses on producing longer documents and includes key aspects such as creating a table of contents, indexing, creating cover pages, and more. This publication also focuses on document automation through the use of fields, forms and macros, and also deals with document change tracking and protection. Microsoft Word 2007 Level 3 is designed to provide the learner with advanced skills and knowledge in using Microsoft Word. This publication is ideal for people where there is a requirement to produce more intricate documents.

Watsonia workbook tutorials. Files for the exercises are provided on CDs.

This course is a task-focused version of the "Mastering Advanced Features" course. It is designed to give a overview of the advanced features of Microsoft Word 2007 that are most relevant to producing dissertations, theses and other long documents.

This course examines the differences between Word 2003 and Word 2007 with a view to using the new version as your default word-processor.

This course extends the basic use of Microsoft Word 2007 for Windows, in particular the features which affect the arrangement & look of a printed page.

No matter how long you've been using Microsoft Word, you can always learn new techniques to help you work faster and smarter. Here are a few lesser known tricks for Word 2007 that can speed up your production of documents or are just fun to use, and if you have a good tip to share please free to do so!