Keyboarding and Document Formatting Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFT-1329-003 Keyboarding and Document Formatting

Prerequisites

Course Description

Skill development in the operation of the keyboard by touch applying proper keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Keyboarding & Formatting Essentials, 2e, Lessons 1-60, Microsoft Word 2007; by Van Huss, Forde, & Woo; Thomson/South-Western Publishing Company, 2008;
\ ISBN 978-0-538-72976-5

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

Supplies

1. Textbook: Keyboarding & Formatting Essentials, 2e, Lessons 1-60, Microsoft Word 2007; by VanHuss, Forde, & Woo; Thomson/South-Western Publishing Company, 2008; ISBN 978-0-538-72976-5.

2. 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 demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques including touch technique; demonstrate an acceptable level of keyboarding skills with a minimum speed of 30 words per minute (wpm) with minimum proficiency; apply proofreading and editing skills; and create basic documents.

   The student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Office Administration Department.
   

   1. Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques including touch technique. *(C5,C6,C7,C8,F5,F7,F10,F13)
   2. Demonstrate an acceptable level of keyboarding skills with a minimum speed of 20 correct words per minute (cwpm) by touch. *(C7,C8,C15,F10,F13)
   3. Apply proofreading and editing skills.*(C5,C6,C7,C8,C15,C18,F1, F5,F9,F12)
   4. Create basic business documents.* (C3,C7,C8,C15,C16,C18,F1,F5, F7,F8,F9,F13,F16)
      
      *(Refers to the 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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   Expected Student Behavior

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

   Grading Criteria

   Weekly Lab Assignments:     10%
   Speed Accuracy Tests           30%
   Production Tests                    60%
   Semester Grade                    100%

   Weekly Lab Assignments

   Weekly lab assignments are due by 7:00 p.m. each Tuesday Evening. There are NO exceptions to this. No late lab assignments will be accepted for any reason.

   Speed/Accuracy Tests

   Your two best five-minute writings will be averaged to determine your final Speed/Accuracy Test Grade. Timings with five or less mistakes will be counted as long as the speed is 22 words per minute or above. The chart below indicates grades for the following speeds.

   43 or more     100
   38 – 42             89
   33 – 37             79
   30 – 32             69
   29 – 22             50
   Below 22            0

   Production Tests

   There are three production tests—NO makeup production tests will be given for ANY reason. The three production test grades will be averaged for your Production Test Grade.

   Other

   If you have NO absences or tardies during the semester, three points will be added 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 once each week. After one absence for any reason, two points will be deducted from the semester average for each absence. 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 as a tardy.  If you are more than five minutes late to a class, it will be counted as an absence.

   Calendar

   Keyboarding and Document Formatting
   Course Schedule
   Tuesday Evenings 7:00 – 9:45
   Fall 2011

   August 23	Go Over Syllabus Lessons 1, 2, 3 Lab Assignment:
   August 30	Lesson 4, 5, 6, 7 Lab Assignment:
   September 6	Lessons 8, 9, 10, 11 Lab Assignment:
   September 13	Lessons 12, 13, 14, 15 Lab Assignment:
   September 20	Lessons 16, 17, 18, 19 Lab Assignment:
   September 27	Lessons 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Lab Assignment:
   October 4	Letters Lab Assignment:
   October 11	Letters Lab Assignment:
   October 18	Production Test Covering Letters
   October 25	Reports Lab Assignment:
   November 1	Reports Lab Assignment:
   November 8	Production Test Covering Reports
   November 15	Tables Lab Assignment:
   November 22	Tables Lab Assignment
   November 29	Production Test Covering Tabulation/Centering
   December 6	Final Exam (Timed Writings)

   Additional Information

   Syllabus Created on:

   11/30/-1 12:00 AM

   Last Edited on:

   11/30/-1 12:00 AM