Advanced Document Formatting and Skillbuilding Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFT-2333-001 Advanced Document Formatting and Skillbuilding

Prerequisites

POFT 2301-minimum grade of C or equivalent skill

Course Description

Study of advanced concepts in a variety of office-simulated correspondence activities with emphasis on organization, prioritizing, decision making, composition, placement, accuracy and speed development.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Formatting and Document Processing, Lessons 61-120, by Van Huss, for Word 2007.
\ ISBN# 0-538-72979-1

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

Supplies

\ Textbook - Formatting and Document Processing, Lessons 61-120, by VanHuss, for Word 2007.
\ ISBN# 0-538-72979-1

\ The student will apply mailability standards according to a specified procedure manual; produce alphabetic, alphanumeric, and numeric material at a minimum speed of 50 words per minute (wpm) with minimum proficiency; use proofreading and editing skills; and implement decision-making skills.

\ The student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed Performance Learning Objectives with a competency level based on the completion of required productions administered under the supervision of the instructor and evaluated according to the instructor's grading scale.
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\ Operate the computer effectively.*(C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,C15)
\ Compose at the computer.*(C1,C3,C5,F1,F8,F12)
\ Key and place attractively on the page any business form, letter, document, report, interoffice memorandum, tabulation documents, or reports.*(C1,C3,C5,C6,C7,C8,C15,C16,F1,F7,F8,F12)
\ Key mailable business letters, forms, and reports with enclosures and envelopes. *(C1,C3,C5,C6,C7,C8,C15,C16,F1,F7,F8,F12)
\ Fold correctly any material and insert it properly into correctly addressed envelope. *(C1,C3,C5,C8,C15,F1,F13)
\ Produce within a designated time limit mailable office work from documents included in various offices (business letters and envelopes, tables, interoffice memoranda, reports, and business forms) *(C5,C6,C7,C15,C16,F1,F2,F8,F10,F12,F16)
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\ *(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.)

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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

Grading Criteria

GRADING SCALE: The majority of your grade is based on your class productions; the grading scale is listed below:

EVALUATION SCALE FOR EACH PRODUCTION:

INDIVIDUAL DOCUMENTS TOTAL DOCUMENTS

        A = 0 errors (mailable)                                            A = all completed
        B = 1 error                                                              B = one document not completed
        C = 2 errors                                                             C = two documents not completed
        D = 3 errors                                                             D = three documents not completed
        F = 4 or more errors                                                F = 0

Please print two copies of all tests. Your instructor will grade one copy, and the Office Administration Advisory Committee will evaluate one copy of all tests since this is a capstone course. In this class, you should work toward being able to produce a mailable document or product in ten minutes or less.

Minimum keyboarding speed at the end of the semester is 50 words per minute for five minutes with 0-5 errors on designated material. You are not allowed to use the backspace key to correct errors on five-minute timed writings.

In order to receive an “A” or a “B” in the course, you must have an “A” or a “B” average AND you must be able to key information at the rate of 50 words per minute for five minutes with 0-5 errors on designated copy. If you DO NOT reach 50 words per minute, all of your grades will be averaged according to the scale listed below; however, you ARE NOT eligible to receive a grade higher than a “C” UNLESS you reach 50 words per minute for five minutes with 0-5 errors on designated copy. The 5-minute timed writing grade will count 20% of your final course grade. If, for any reason, you cannot key 50 wpm for five minutes with 0-5 errors, you cannot make more than a C for your final course grade.

Your three best 5-minute timed writings meeting the speed and error requirements will be averaged to determine your final timed writing grade for the semester based on the following scale:

                                                               A = 63 or more wpm/0-5 errors
                                                               B = 58-62 wpm/0-5 errors
                                                               C = 53-57 wpm/0-5 errors
                                                               D = 50-52 wpm/0-5 errors
                                                               F = 49 or below/0-5 errors

FINAL COURSE GRADE: Your final course grade consists of the following:

70% - Individual Production Documents
10% - Lab Assignments (Due on specified date)
20% - Timed Writing Final Grade
100% - Final Course Grade

Attendance

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

Calendar

Advanced Document Formatting

Fall 2011

Lesson Schedule

Week of: Topic: Lessons:

August 24	Introduction Establish Timed Writing Speed Begin Review of Letters	Lessons 61-70
August 31	Review letters and memos Timed writings	Lessons 61-70
September 7	Answer questions/Finalize review **Graded Production (Lessons 61-70) Timed writings
September 14	Review reports Timed writings	Lessons 72-79
September 21	Review tables Timed writings	Lessons 81-84
September 28	Practice reports and tables **Graded Production (Lessons 72-79 and 81-84) Timed writings
October 5	Financial Documents Timed writings	Lessons 88-89
October 12	Mail Merge Timed writings	Lessons 98-100
October 19	Complete Mail Merge **Graded Production (Lessons 88-89 and 98-100) over mail merge and financial documents Timed writings	Lessons 109-112
October 26	Business Meeting Management Timed writings	Lessons 103-107
November 2	Medical and Legal Office Documents Timed writings
November 9	Medical and Legal Office Documents Timed writings	Lessons 109-112
November 16	Complete Medical and Legal Documents Timed writings	Lessons 103-107
November 23	**Comprehensive Graded Production
November 30	Review Test Results; Speedbuilding Make-up for Missed Production (If Needed) Timed writings
December 7	Final Examination (Timed writings only) 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Additional Information

Gregg Reference Manual or other approved resource.

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