PROM 2607 - Office Publications
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44128,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Melanie DiCarlo
Email: mjdicarlo@ysu.edu
Course Description
2607. Office Publications. Students explore advanced Microsoft Word design tools and layout techniques used to create impactful business publications. Through hands-on projects, students will learn to design and produce professional newsletters, flyers, brochures, letterhead, and other specialty documents. The course also incorporates AI-powered features in Word—such as Designer, Editor, and Copilot—to enhance layout, streamline formatting, and support content creation. Prereq.: PROM 2602. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | PROM 2607 - Office Publications Learning Resources and Lectures | Melanie DiCarlo |
There is no textbook for this course. Learning materials were developed specifically for this course through open education resources. All lecture and learning materials developed by the instructor are embedded within the course modules.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Introduction, Word Review, Templates and Planning Publications | Read Chapter 1 in course Complete Exercises 1-4; 2 Discussions; Quiz |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 |
Balance of Design, Eye Patterns and Focus | Read Chapter 2 in course Complete Exercises 1-4; 2 Discussions; Quiz |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | CChapter 3ontrast, Proportion, Page elements and Styles | Complete Exercises 1-3; 1 Discussion; Quiz Read Chapter 3 in course |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 | Text Boxes: Creating, Formatting & Linking | Complete Exercises 1-5; 1 Discussion; Quiz Read Chapter 4 in course |
| 9/21 | Chapters 5 & 6 | Pictures, Images, Graphics, Page Borders, Backgrounds, Citing Images | Exercises 1-5; 2 Discussions; Quiz Read Chapters 5 & 6 in course |
| 9/28 | Chapter 7 | Tables, Columns, Newsletters | Complete Exercises 1-4; 1 Discussion; Quiz |
| 10/5 | Comprehensive Final Exam | Comprehensive | Review all course materials provided Complete Exercises 1-5; 1 Discussion; Comprehensive Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.