Document Formatting and Skillbuilding Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFT-2301-001 Document Formatting and Skillbuilding

Prerequisites

Keyboarding skill of 30 wpm required

Course Description

A continuation of keyboarding skills in document formatting, emphasizing speed and accuracy. Emphasis on proofreading, editing, following instructions and keying documents from various copy.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Formatting & Document Processing Essentials, Lessons 61-120, 2nd Edition, VanHuss, Forde, and Woo,South-Western Publishing Company
ISBN# 9780538729796

Keyboarding Pro Deluxe Essential, Lessons 1-120, 1st Edition, Software DVD, Cengage Publishing
ISBN# 9780538730068

Current textbook selections are available at the Washington Street campus bookstore. The textbooks for this course are required.

Supplies

1. Textbook – Formatting & Document Processing Essentials, Lessons
   61-120, VanHuss, Forde, and Woo South-Western Publishing Company
   ISBN# 978053

   Student Performance

   After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
   The student will produce alphabetic, alphanumeric, and numeric material at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute (wpm) with minimum proficiency; apply mailability standards to document production; use proofreading and editing skills; and format and produce a variety of business documents using word processing software.

   The student will be able to complete satisfactorily all of the Performance Learning Objectives with a competency level based on the completion of required examinations administered under the supervision of the instructor and evaluated according to the instructor's grading scale.
   

   1. Operate effectively designated machine functions.*(C1,C5,C8,C15, F1,F5,F7,F13)
   2. Key for a combination of speed and control on 1-minute, 3-minute, and 5-minute timed writings, meeting individual goals. *(C1,C5,C8,C15, F1,F13)
   3. Compose at the computer.*(C1,C3,C8,C15,C20,F1,F2,F7,F8,F13,F16)
   4. Key from dictation.*(C1,C3,C5,C7,C8,C19,F1,F2,F5,F6,F8,F9,F13,F16)
   5. Key and place attractively on the page any business form or letter, report, table, interoffice memoranda, tabulation document.*(C1,C3, C5,C6,C18,C19,F1,F2,F5,F7,F8,F9,F16)
   6. Key mailable business letter, forms, and reports with enclosures and envelopes. *(C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,C15,C16,F1,F5,F7,F8)
   7. Fold correctly any material and insert it properly into correctly addressed envelope.*(C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,C15,C18,C19,F1,F2,F5,F7,F8, F9,F10,F12,F16)
   8. Produce within a time limit, mailable office work from problems including business letters and envelopes, tables, reports, interoffice memoranda, and business forms.*(C1,C3,C5,C6,C7,C8,C15,C18,C19,F1, F2,F5,F7,F9,F10,F12,F13,F16)
      
      *(Refers to SCANS-the Secretary`s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The SCANS will be explained by your instructor at the first class meeting.)

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   Student Rights and Responsibilities

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   In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

   If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

   Expected Student Behavior

   See the Office Administration Departmental Policy distributed by your instructor the first day of class.

   Please turn off your cell phones before coming to class.

   Grading Criteria

    80% Individual Documents
    10% Lab Assignments
    10% 5-Minute Timed Writings 
   100% Final Course Grade

   Attendance

   \ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

   Calendar

   POFT 2301 – DOCUMENT FORMATTING
   AND SKILLBUILDING
   LESSON SCHEDULE, Fall, 2011

    

   Week of:                                 Topic:                                                             Lessons:

   August 23                  Orientation
                                       Review                                                                        Lessons 61-63                                               

   August 30                   Letter formats, memos, e-mail                                    Lessons 64-72

   September 6                Complete letters, memos, e-mails                   

   September 13              **Graded production on letters, memos, e-mails
                                       Speed & Accuracy Drills

   September 20             Report mastery                                                            Lessons 73-79

   September 27              Complete reports

   October 4                    **Graded production on reports
                                       Speed & Accuracy Drills

   October 11                 Graphics and newsletters                                            Lessons 58-60
                                       **In Volume I textbook: Lessons 1-60

   October 18                  Continue Graphics and newsletters             

   October 25                  **Graded production on graphics and newsletters
                                       Speed & Accuracy Drills

   November 1                Begin Table mastery                                                   Lessons 81-85

   November 8                Conclude study of tables

   November 15              **Graded production on tables
                                       Review for Comprehensive Final on Tables, Newsletters Graphics &
                                                              Announcements

   November 22              **Final Comprehensive Graded Production—graphics, newsletters,
                                       announcements, and tables
                                       Review for Comprehensive Final on letters, memos, reports

   November 29              **Final Comprehensive Graded Production—Letters, Memos, and Reports

   December 6                 Final Examination: *Timed Writings Only

   Additional Information

   Syllabus Created on:

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   Last Edited on:

   11/30/-1 12:00 AM