Word Processing Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFI-2301-001 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
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Supplies

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1. Microsoft Word 2007, Windows XP Edition by Rutkosky and Roggenkamp, EMC Paradigm Publishing, Inc., 2008
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2. Two USB portable storage

   Student Performance

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

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   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)
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   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)
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   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)
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   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)
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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.)
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   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.
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   \ 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.
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   Grading Criteria

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

   PRODUCTION TEST GRADING SCALE:

   0 errors = 100
   1 error = 85
   2 errors = 75
   3 errors = 65
   4 errors = 55
   5+ errors = 50
   
   There are no incompletes in this class. There is no “extra credit” to be earned. There are no make-up production tests for any reason. Production tests are timed; no extra time is allowed.

   Chapter Exercises                                                 5 percent
   Chapter/Unit Assessments                                   15 percent
   Production Tests (5): (4 Production Tests +          80 percent
                                     1 Comprehensive Final)
   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)
   48-46 completed exercises = F (59)        Below 45 completed exercises = 0
   If you do not complete at least 46 exercises (regardless of other grades), your course grade will be an F.
   
   Chapter/Unit 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 the Tuesday after they are assigned. 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, write 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 write that exercise or assessment number.
   
             Remember: no name, or no class, or no number = no count!
   
   Chapter exercises and assessments are to be placed in my box labeled: BAILEY, WORD PROCESSING,T/R 9-10:15 A.M. (located on the counter in Dutton 111).
   
   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.
   
   If you have NO absences or tardies during the semester, add 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 twice per week. After two absences for any reason, one point per two absences will be deducted from the semester average (effective after four absences). There are no excused absences. Three tardies equal one absence. If you are more than five minutes late to a class, it will be counted as an absence. If you have perfect attendance and no tardies, three points will be added to your semester average.

   Calendar

   POFI 2301, WORD PROCESSING  COURSE SCHEDULE

   T/R, 9-10:15 a.m.
   Spring 2012

   WEEK 1:	Jan. 17 Assignment:   Jan. 19	Course Syllabus Getting Started (pp. xi-xxii) Read Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Exercises 1A(NP), 1B, 2A(NP), 2B, 3A(NP), 4, 5, 6A, 6B(NP) Chapter 1 Exercises and Skill Assessments 1, 2,
   WEEK 2:	Jan. 24-26	Chapter 2 Exercises 1A-C(NP), 1D, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A(NP), 3B Chapter 2 Exercises and Skill Assessments 1, 2, 3, 4
   WEEK 3:	Jan. 31-Feb. 2	Chapter 3 Exercises 1A-E(NP), 1F, 2A-C(NP), 2D, 3A(NP), 3B Chapter 3 Skill Assessments 1-4
   WEEK 4:	Feb. 7-9	Chapter 4 Exercises 1A (NP), 1B, 2A(NP), 2B, 3A-C(NP), 3D, 4A-B(NP), 4C, 5A(NP), 5B, 6A, 6B Chapter 4 Skill Assessments 1-4 Complete Chapter 4 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   WEEK 5:	Feb. 14-16	Chapter 5 Exercises 1, 2A(NP), 2B, 2C(NP), 3A-B(NP), 3C, 4A-C(NP), 4D Chapter 5 Skill Assessments 1-4 Preview Production Test #1 (Chapters 1-5) Unit 1 Performance Assessments 1-8
   WEEK 6:	Feb. 21 Feb. 23	Production Test #1 (Chapters 1-5) Chapter 6 Exercises1A-D(NP), 1E, 2A, 2B(NP), 2C, 2D-E(NP), 2F, 3A(NP), 3B Complete Chapter 6 Exercises and Skill Assessments 1, 2, 3
   WEEK 7:	Feb. 28-Mar.1	Chapter 7 Exercises 1A-B(NP), 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A-C(NP), 3D, 4A(NP), 4B Chapter 7 Exercises and Skill Assessments 1-4
   WEEK 8:	Mar. 6-8	Chapter 8 Exercises1A-B(NP), 1C, 1D, 2A-F(NP), 2G Chapter 8 Skill Assessments 1-2
   	March 12-18	SPRING BREAK
   WEEK 9:	Mar. 20-22	Chapter 9 Exercises 1A-F(NP), 1G, 1H-I(NP), 2A, 2B-C(NP), 3 Chapter 9 Skill Assessments 1-3
   WEEK 10:	Mar. 27-29	Chapter 10 Exercises 1A-F(NP), 1G, 1H, 2, 3A, 3B, 4 Chapter 10 Skill Assessments 2-3 Preview Production Test #2 (Chapters 6-10) Unit 2 Performance Assessments 1-7 (Chapters 6-10)
   WEEK 11:	April 3   April 5	Production Test #2 (Chapters 6-10) Chapter 13 Exercises 1A-B(NP), 1C, 2A-B(NP), 2C, 3, 4 Chapter 13 Skill Assessments 1-5
   WEEK 12:	April 10-12	Chapter 14 Exercises 1A-C(NP), 1D, 2A-C(NP), 2D, 3A(NP), 3B, 4A, 4B Chapter 14 Skill Assessments 1-5 Preview Production Test #3 (Chapters 13-14) Unit 3 Performance Assessments 7-10
   WEEK 13:	April 17   April 19	Production Test #3 (Chapters 13-14) Chapter 16 Exercises 1A-B(NP), 1C, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Chapter 16 Skill Assessments 1-5
   WEEK 14:	April 24 April 26	Mail Merge – Continued Unit 4 Performance Assessments 1-4
   WEEK 15:	May 1   May 3	Production Test #4 (Chapter 16) Preview Comprehensive Final (Chapters 1-10, 13, 14, 16) Review Units 1-4 Performance Assessments
   WEEK 16:	May 10	Comprehensive Final Examination; 9-11 a.m.; Dutton 111

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