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New Perspectives Microsoft® 365® Access® Comprehensive, First Edition, 1st Edition

Mark Shellman

  • Copyright 2025
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New Perspectives Microsoft® 365® Access® Comprehensive, First Edition 1st Edition by Mark Shellman
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Students will develop the Microsoft® Office 365® and Access® skills needed to be successful in college and beyond with the emphasis on critical-thinking, problem-solving, and in-depth coverage found in Shellman's NEW PERSPECTIVES MICROSOFT® 365® ACCESS®, COMPREHENSIVE, FIRST EDITION. Updated with all-new case scenarios, this edition clearly applies the skills students are learning to real-world situations to make concepts even more relevant across the applications and reinforces critical skills to make them successful in their educational and professional careers. In addition, MindTap and updated SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online resources are available to guide additional study and ensure successful results. A robust set of instructional materials are available to assist instructors in delivering an outstanding course. Coupled with Cengage Learning Designers, it is easy to get your course set up and operational.

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Mark Shellman

Dr. Mark Shellman is an instructor and the Chair of the Information Technology Department at Gaston College in Dallas, North Carolina. Dr. Mark, as his students refer to him, prides himself on being student-centered and loves learning himself. His favorite subjects in the information technology realm include databases and programming languages. Dr. Mark has been teaching information technology for more than thirty years and has co-authored several texts in the New Perspectives Series on Microsoft® Access databases.

Table of Contents

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Modules.
1. Creating a Database.
2. Building a Database and Defining Table Relationships.
3. Maintaining and Querying a Database.
4. Creating Forms and Reports.
5. Creating Advanced Queries and Enhancing Table Design.
6. Using Form Tools and Creating Custom Forms.
7. Creating Custom Reports.
8. Sharing, Integrating, and Analyzing Data.
9. Using Action Queries and Advanced Table Relationships.
10. Automating Tasks with Macros.
11. Using and Writing Visual Basic for Applications Code.
12. Managing and Securing a Database.
Appendix A: Relational Databases and Database Design.
Index.

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MINDTAP for Campbell/Carey/Shaffer/Shellman's THE NEW PERSPECTIVES COLLECTION, MICROSOFT® 365® & OFFICE® 1 TERM INSTANT ACCESS includes updated Microsoft 365 features and enhanced support for Mac users. The unique in-depth, case-based approach helps students apply Microsoft Office skills to real-world business scenarios based on data from market insights while reinforcing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Professional tips and insights are incorporated throughout, and ProSkills Boxes help students strengthen their employability skills. Module Learning Objectives are mapped to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification objectives. In addition, MindTap and updated SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) digital resources are available to guide additional study and ensure successful results.

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ISBN: 9780357882016
MINDTAP for Campbell/Carey/Shaffer/Shellman's THE NEW PERSPECTIVES COLLECTION, MICROSOFT® 365® & OFFICE® 2 TERMS INSTANT ACCESS includes updated Microsoft 365 features and enhanced support for Mac users. The unique in-depth, case-based approach helps students apply Microsoft Office skills to real-world business scenarios based on data from market insights while reinforcing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Professional tips and insights are incorporated throughout, and ProSkills Boxes help students strengthen their employability skills. Module Learning Objectives are mapped to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification objectives. In addition, MindTap and updated SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) digital resources are available to guide additional study and ensure successful results.