ORGANISING, MANAGING AND PRESENTING INFORMATION USING ESSENTIAL PRODUCTIVITY
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Subject: Ict
Class: SHS 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 4
Grade code: 1.1.1.LI.3
Strand code: 1
Sub-strand code: 1
Content standard code: 1.1.1.CS.1
Indicator code: 1.1.1.LI.3
Theme: ICTs IN THE SOCIETY
Subtheme: ORGANISING, MANAGING AND PRESENTING INFORMATION USING ESSENTIAL PRODUCTIVITY
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In our daily lives, from writing a shopping list for Makola market to outlining an essay on the history of Ghana, we constantly need to organise information. In the digital world, presenting information clearly is a very important skill. A well-organised document is easier to read, looks more professional, and communicates ideas more effectively. This lesson focuses on using word processing tools like Microsoft Word or Google Docs to create and enhance lists. Mastering these skills will help you prepare better class notes, project reports, and even a professional CV in the future.
This lesson will be practical. We will use Microsoft Word as our main example, but the steps are very similar in Google Docs. A. What are Lists and Why Use Them?
A list is a series of items written one after another. In word processing, we use special formatting to make lists stand out from regular paragraphs.
Why we use lists: Clarity: They break down complex information into simple, easy-to-digest points. Readability: The human eye finds it easier to scan a list than a large block of text. Emphasis: They draw attention to important points.
There are two main types of lists: Unordered Lists (Bulleted Lists) Used when the order of items does not matter. Each item starts with a symbol called a "bullet" (e.g., •, -, ➤, ✔).