In order to succeed in today's information economy, NEIU graduates will need to be able to utilize personal computers and information networks to communicate and engage in research. While the full scope of skills and competencies necessary for a graduate are determined by each student's major program of study, the following abilities shall be demonstrated by all NEIU students:
1. Use University supported word processing software to produce well-formatted written assignments.
2. Use e-mail software to communicate with others. This includes the ability to attach files in multiple formats and to detach these files and utilize them when needed.
3. Utilize the NEIU on-line public access catalog to search the library's holdings and utilize other on-line databases to conduct research.
4. Search the Internet and the World Wide Web for resources to support inquiry in particular areas of study.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use a computer to copy, move, delete, and find files.
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