You have already seen some examples of parameters in previous modules in this course. This module examines PL/SQL Stored Object parameters in detail.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. Describe the uses of parameters in SQL*Plus and PL/SQL
2. Use parameters when starting a SQL*Plus script
3. Describe the ways in which parameters are used in PL/SQL
4. Place a parameter in a procedure
5. Use parameters and the RETURN command appropriately
6. Identify correct syntax for using parameters with cursors

The next lesson shows how to place a parameter in a procedure.