Introduction to Keyboarding Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFT-1127-003 Introduction to Keyboarding

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Course Description

Skill development in keyboarding with emphasis on alphabet, number and symbol keys by touch. Skills can be applied to computers, typewriters and other equipment with keyboards.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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

Supplies

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1. Textbook-Keyboarding & Formatting Essentials, 2e, Lessons 1-60, Microsoft
   \ Word 2007; by VanHuss, Forde, & Woo, Thomson/South-Western Publishing
   \ ISBN#  978-0-

   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.

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   Skill development in keyboarding with emphasis on alphabet, number, and symbol keys by touch.  Skills can be applied to computers, typewriters, and other equipment with keyboards.

   After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Office Administration Department.
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   1. Key the alpha/numeric keyboard by touch (this means without looking at the keyboard as you strike the keys) at a minimum rate of 25 words per minute for three minutes with a limit of 0-3 errors on designated material.*(C1,C3,C5,C6,C8,C15,C16,C17,C18,C19,C20,F1,F8,F9,F10,F11,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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   Expected Student Behavior

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

   Grading Criteria

   \ GRADING SCALE: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; <60 = F

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   \ FINAL COURSE GRADE:               Attendance                   = 20%
   \                                                          Lessons                        = 30%
   \                                                          Technique                     = 20%
   \                                                          3’ Timed Writings        = 30%

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   \                                            Final Grade          = 100%

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   \ TIMED WRITINGS:            Your two best 3-minute timed writings within the specified speed and error range will be averaged to determine your final Timed Writing grade (30 percent of final grade) for the semester based on the following scale:
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   \                                                             A = 25+ wpm with 0-3 errors
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   \                                                             B = 20-24 wpm with 0-3 errors
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   \                                                             C = 15-19 wpm with 0-3 errors
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   \                                                             D = 12-14 wpm with 0-3 errors
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   \                                                             F = <12 wpm with 0-3 errors

   Attendance

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

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

   Calendar

   POFT 1127 – INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING

   LESSON SCHEDULE, Spring 2012

   Date:	Topic:		Lessons:
   Week 1	Jan. 17, 19	Textbook Discuss Course Syllabus Alphabet Key Releases Lessons 1, 2, 3 Review Lessons (1, 2, 3) SpeedBuilding One-minute timings Three-minute timings	Homework Lab 1 = 1c-1e, 1R Lab 2 = 2b-2d Lab 3 = 3b-3e	______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 2	Jan. 24, 26	(Review Lessons 1, 2, 3) Lessons 4, 5, 6, 7 SpeedBuilding One-minute timings Three-minute timings	Lab 4 – 4b-4e Lab 5 = 5b-5e Lab 6 – 6b-6f Lab 7 – 7b-7g	______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 3	Jan. 31, Feb. 2	Lessons 8, 9, 10, 11 Speed/Control Drills One-minute timings Three-minute timings	Lab 8 = 8b-8f Lab 9 = 9b-9f Lab 10 = 10b-10f Lab 11 = 11b-f	______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 4	Feb. 7, 9	(Review Lessons 12-13) Number/Symbols, L. 13-17 Speed/Control Drills Three-minute timings	Lab 12 = 12b-12e Lab 13 = 13b-13e Lab 14 = 14b-14e Lab 15 = 15b-15f Lab 16 = 16b-16f Lab 17 = 17b-17e	______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 5	Feb. 14, 16	Alpha/Numeric, L. 18-24 Reinforcement Drills 1- and 5-minute timings	Lab 18 = 18b-18e Lab 19 = 19b-19d Lab 20 = 20b-20d Lab 21 = 21b-21d Lab 22 = 22b-22e Lab 23 – 23b-23e Lab 24 = 24b-24e	______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 6	Feb. 21	Final = Two, 3’ Timings	______     ______	______

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