Pemanfaatan fitur dan tools Microsoft Office Word sebagai alat bantu dalam pembuatan makalah di SMK Negeri 1 Sekayu

Abstract

The early introduction of Microsoft Word tools has a positive impact on the speed and quality of the paper. Students are not only taught how to type, but also directed to use advanced features such as Styles, automatic Table of Contents, and Review Tools for corrections. Based on observations of students in class XI of the Visual Communication Design Department of SMK Negeri 1 Sekayu, not all students have a good understanding of the use of Microsoft Office Word computer applications. This is evidenced by the results of teacher interviews which state that the ability to operate Microsoft Office is still very lacking, especially in class XI students. Given the importance of the ability to operate Microsoft Office Word for students because they will carry out Field Work Practices (PKL), it is necessary to organize face-to-face training, namely Microsoft Office Word Training at SMK Negeri 1 Sekayu. The training activities can be concluded to be successful in terms of improving students' understanding and basic skills in using Microsoft Word. This is evidenced by the significant increase between pretest and posttest scores. Students became more skilled in preparing formal documents such as papers, and were able to utilize important features such as headings, automatic table of contents, margins, and citations. This training not only provides technical provision for academic purposes, but also as preparation for the world of work or practice.