Word Processing Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFI-2301-002 Word Processing

Prerequisites

Computer literacy and keyboarding skill of 30 wpm

Course Description

In depth coverage of word processing software application. Emphasis on the use of text editing features to produce business document.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Microsoft Word 2007, Windows XP Edition by Rutkosky and Roggenkamp, EMC Paradigm Publishing, Inc., 2008
\ ISBN 978-0-76383-026-7
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Supplies

1. Microsoft Word 2007, Windows XP Edition by Rutkosky and Roggenkamp, EMC Paradigm Publishing, Inc., 2008
   ISBN 978-0-76383-026-7
2. Two USB drives

3. Student Performance

   In depth coverage of word processing software application.  Emphasis on the use of text editing features to produce business document.

   1. The student will explain and discuss the concepts of word processing including operating systems and equipment.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
   2. The student will operate a personal computer utilizing word processing functions to produce business documents.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
   3. Operate basic text editing functions on the personal computer such as booting a computer, creating letters, memorandums, and tables, saving, printing, retrieving documents, page formatting, creating tables, and basic merging for the software Word 2007 using proper office production style.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
   4. Complete office applications on the personal computer with the software Word 2002 efficiently and productively using proper office production style. *(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
      
      *(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

   Student Rights and Responsibilities

   Log in using the AC Connect Portal

   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

   CELL PHONES: Please turn off your cell phones before coming to class.  Please do not bring IPODS to class.
   
   FOOD/DRINKS:  No food is allowed in the computer lab.  Drinks are allowed if you leave them on the table by the door; however, no drinks are allowed at the computer stations.
   

   Grading Criteria

   GRADING SCALE: See course schedule. Course grade: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; <60 = F
   
   

   Chapter Exercises                                                  5 percent
   Chapter Assessments                                           15 percent
   Production Tests and Comprehensive Final              80 percent 
   Semester Grade                                                  100 percent
    
   Chapter Exercises will be checked:
   (Total 64 printed exercises)
   64-61 completed exercises = A (100)      60-57 completed exercises = B (89)
   56-53 completed exercises = C (79)        52-49 completed exercises = D (69)
   48-45 completed exercises = F (59)        Below 45 completed exercises = 0
   If you do not complete at least 45 exercises (regardless of other grades), your course grade will be an F.
   
   Chapter Assessments will be checked:
   (Total 68 printed assessments)
   68-65 completed assessments = A (100)   64-61 completed assessments = B (89)
   60-57 completed assessments = C (79)     56-53 completed assessments = D (69)
   52-49 completed assessments = F (59)     Below 49 completed assessments = 0
   If you do not complete at least 49 assessments (regardless of other grades), your course grade will be an F.
   
   Chapter exercises and assessments are due by 7:00 p.m. on Monday Evening.  There are NO exceptions to this--no late assignments will be accepted for ANY reason.  Look ahead at your Course Schedule; work ahead to turn assignments in on time.

   You must label your chapter exercises and chapter assessments properly in order to receive credit. Staple all printed material assigned for that chapter exercise or chapter assessments together. On the top sheet in the top right corner, type your first and last name; on the next line, your class (WP); on the next line, the exercise number or assessment number. At the top right corner of each exercise or assessments, you must type that exercise or assessment number.
   
             Remember: no name, or no class, or no number = no count!
   
   Production Tests and Comprehensive Final:
   There are five production tests (including the comprehensive final)--there are NO makeup production tests for ANY reason.  Production tests are timed for one hour.  No extra time will be allowed.

   Attendance Incentive:
   If you have NO absences or tardies during the semester, ad three points to your semester grade.
    

   Attendance

   \ Employees in the business world are expected to be at work promptly each day; therefore, students in business classes are expected to be in class promptly each day. This class meets one time each week. After one absence for any reason, two points will be deducted from the semester average for each absence above one. There are no excused absences. Three tardies equal one absence. If you leave class for any reason while the class is being conducted, it will be counted asa tardy.  If you are more than five minutes late to a class, it will be counted as an absence.

   Calendar

   WORD PROCESSING  COURSE SCHEDULE
   POFI 2301
   Monday Evening 7:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
   Fall 2011

   August 22   Assignment:	Course Syllabus Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   August 29 Assignment:	Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Exercises and Skill Assessments Chapter 3 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   September 5	LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
   September 12 Assignment:	Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Exercises and Skill Assessments Chapter 5 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   September 19   Assignment:	Preview Production Test over Chapters 1-5 Unit 1 Performance Assessments Unit 1 Performance Assessments 1-8
   September 26 Assignment:	Production Test over Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   October 3 Assignment:	Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 7 Exercises and Skill Assessments Chapter 8 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   October 10 Assignment:	Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 9 Exercises and Skill Assessments Chapter 10 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   October 17   Assignment:	Preview Production Test over Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Unit 2 Performace Assessments Unit 2 Performance Assessments 1-7
   October 24 Assignment:	Production Test over Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   October 31 Assignment:	Chapter 14 Preview Production Test over Chapters 13, 14 Unit 3 Performace Assessments Chapter 14 Exercises and Skill Assessments Unit 3 Performance Assessments 7, 8, 9, 10
   November 7 Assignment:	Production Test over Chapters 13, 14 Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   November 14   Assignment:	Preview Production Test over Chapter 16 Unit 4 Performace Assessments Unit 4 Performance Assessments 1-4
   November 21	Production Test over Chapter 16
   November 28	Preview Comprehensive Final Examination
   December 5	Comprehensive Final Examination

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