CONTENT OUTLINE FOR EDPM: GRADE 7

1. The Computer
 Define the computer
 Components of a computer system
 Types of computers
 Computer usage (advantages and disadvantages)
 Computer devices (Input, Output)
 Storage media and other practical applications
 Software (Operating System software, application software {types and purpose,
word processing, spreadsheet, database management, presentation}

2. Communication
 Types of Communication
 Telecommuting
 Electronic Mail
 Internet: World Wide Web
 Social media (Internet forums, blogs, podcasts, etc)
 Social Networking Services (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, etc)
 Facsimile, Multifunctional Devices

3. Selecting Communication Media

 Factors in the selection of communication media
 Nature of the message
 Cost
 Record
 Distance
 Scale of the organization
 Supporting technology
 Urgency
 Secrecy
 Safety
 Relationship between recipients

4. Document Management
Filing systems
 Manual and Electronic Filing
Documents for data processing
 Source documents, Turnaround documents, Machine-readable documents
Electronic File Management
 File and File Extensions
 Manipulating an Electronic Filing System
File Integrity and Security
 Issues related to integrity of files
 Issues related to security of files
 Issues related to the retention of files
Methods of tracing document versions
5. Ethics
 Intellectual Property (Rights that are protected by IP Laws, eg. Economic
rights and moral rights)
 Ethical Standards with respect to IP (the copyright concept)
 Plagiarism (guidelines to avoid plagiarism)
 References and bibliographies)
 Desirable work habits and attitudes
 Acceptable standards of work
 Elements of desirable habits and work attitudes