Keyboarding and Document Formatting Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFT-1329-001 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, Lessons 1-60, 2nd Edition; by Van Huss, Forde, & Woo; Thomson/South-Western Publishing Company
\ ISBN 0538729767

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

Supplies

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1. \ Textbook: Keyboarding & Formatting Essentials, Lessons 1-60, 2nd Edition; by VanHuss, Forde, & Woo; Thomson/South-Western Publishing Company
   \ ISBN 0538729767.
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   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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   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.
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   1. Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques including touch technique. *(C5,C6,C7,C8,F5,F7,F10,F13)
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   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)
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   3. Apply proofreading and editing skills.*(C5,C6,C7,C8,C15,C18,F1, F5,F9,F12)
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   4. Create basic business documents.* (C3,C7,C8,C15,C16,C18,F1,F5, F7,F8,F9,F13,F16)
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      \ *(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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   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

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

   Grading Criteria

   \ To determine final course grade, add:
   \   60%-Performance Assessments
   \   10%-Lab Assignments
   \   30%-Timed Writings* 
   \ 100%-Final Course Grade

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   \ MINIMUM SPEED: In order to receive an “A” or a “B” in the course, you must have an “A” or “B” average AND you must be able to key information at the rate of 30 words per minute for five minutes with 0 – 5 errors on designated materials. If you DO NOT reach 30 words per minute, all 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 30 words per minute for five minutes with 0 – 5 errors on designated materials on a minimum of two timed writings.
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   \ *TIMED WRITINGS – Your two 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:
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   \ A           43 or more                 0-5 errors
   \ B           38 – 42                      0-5 errors
   \ C           33 – 37                      0-5 errors
   \ D           30 – 32                      0-5 errors
   \ F           Under 30                    0-5 errors

   Attendance

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

   POFT 1329 – KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT FORMATTING

   LESSON SCHEDULE, 2012SP, Monday/Wednesday
   
           Textbook                                  Homework            

   Week 1	Jan. 18	Discuss Course Syllabus Alphabet Key Reaches Speed Building Lessons 1, 2, 3	Lab 1 = 1c-1e, 1R Lab 2 = 2b-2d Lab 3 = 3b-3e	______ ______ ______
   Week 2	Jan. 23, 25	(Review Lessons 1, 2, 3) Lessons 4, 5, 6, 7 Speed Building	Lab 4 = 4b-4e Lab 5 = 5b-5e Lab 6 = 6b-6f Lab 7 = 7b-7g	______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 3	Jan. 30, Feb. 1	Lessons 8, 9, 10, 11 Speed/Control Drills Three-minute timings One-minute timings	Lab 8 = 8b-8f Lab 9 = 9b-9f Lab 11 = 11b-f Lab 10 = 10b-10f	______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 4	Feb. 6, 8	(Review Lessons 12-13) Number/Symbols, L. 13-17 Three-minute timings One-minute timings Speed/Control Drills	Lab 12= 12b-12e Lab 13 = 13b-13e Lab 14 = 14b-14e Lab 15 = 15b-15f Lab 17 = 17b-17e Lab 16 = 16b-16f	______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 5	Feb. 13, 15	Alpha/Numeric, L. 16-24 1- and 3-minute timings Reinforcement Drills	Lab 18 = 18b-18e Lab 19 = 19b-19d Lab 20 = 20b-20d Lab 21 = 21b-21d Lab 22 = 22b-22e Lab 24 = 24b-24e Lab 23 = 23b-23e	______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 6	Feb. 20, 22	Module 3:  WP Essentials and 5-minute timings	Lab Mod. 3--TBA	______ ______
   Week 7	Feb. 27, 29	Module 4:  Bus. Correspondence Memos and Letters	Lab Mod. 4--TBA	______
   Week 8	March 5, 7	Module 4:  Bus. Correspondence 1- and 5-minute timings Memos and Letters	Lab Mod. 4--TBA	______ ______ ______

   SPRING BREAK:  MARCH 12-18
   Week 9	March 19, 21	Performance Assessment over Memos and Letters Module 5:  Report Essentials Unbound, Multi-Page, Leftbound, & Footnotes 1- and 5-minute timings	Lab. Mod. 5--TBA	______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 10	March 26, 28	Module 5:  Report Essentials 5-minute timings	Lab Mod. 5--TBA	______ ______
   Week 11	April 2, 4	Module 5:  Report Essentials 5-minute timings	Lab Mod. 5--TBA	______ ______
   Week 12	April 9, 11	Performance Assessment over Reports Module 6:  TablesEnhanced, Changing TableStructure, Format, Tables within Documents 5-minute timings	Lab Mod. 6--TBA	______ ______ ______ ______
   Week 13	April 16, 18	Module 6:  Tables 5-minute timings	Lab Mod. 6--TBA	______ ______
   Week 14	April 23, 25	Module 6:  Tables 5-minute timings	Lab Mod. 6--TBA	______ ______
   Week 15	April, 30, May 2	Performance Assessment over Tables Review		______
   Week 16	May 9	Final Examination: Wed., 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Dutton 109		______

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