Speed and Accuracy Building Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFT-2203-002 Speed and Accuracy Building

Prerequisites

Existing keyboarding skill of 25 wpm

Course Description

Review, correct, improve and/or perfect touch keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy.

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Hours

(2 sem hr; 2 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Cortez Peters' Championship Keyboarding Drills, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill Irwin Publishing
\ ISBN 0-07-293625-8.  The textbook for this course is required.

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

Supplies

1. Textbook-Cortez Peters' Championship Keyboarding Drills. 4th edition, McGraw-Hill Irwin Publishing ISBN 0-07-293625-8 
2. Pens and pencil (ALWAYS HAVE A PENCIL WITH YOU IN CLAS

   Student Performance

   The student will demonstrate significant increase in keyboarding speed and accuracy at 40 words per minute (wpm) with minimum proficiency.

   The student will be able to complete satisfactorily all of the listed Performance Learning Objectives with a competency level based on the completion of required examinations administered under the supervision of the instructor and evaluated according to the instructors grading scale.
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   1. Key by touch, using appropriate technique. *(C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,F1, F5,F8,F17)
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   2. Key selected practice lessons to correct and achieve gains in speed and accuracy. *(C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,F1,F5,F8,F17)
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   3. Increase speed from course entry rate (words per minute increase as designated by instructor). *(C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,F1,F5,F8,F17)
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   4. Increase accuracy from course entry rate (errors allowed as designated by instructor). *(C1,C5,C6,C7,C8,F1,F5,F8,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 instuctor 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 Departmental Policy distributed by your instructor the first day of class.

   Cell Phones: Please turn off your cell phones before coming to class.  Please do not bring IPODS to class.

   Grading Criteria

   \ Your final course grade is based upon your improvement.

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   \ To determine final course grade, after establishing control/speed rate, produce at least two 5-minute timed writings meeting your speed and accuracy goal. 
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   \ A = Improvement of 8 words per minute with 0-5 errors
   \ B = Improvement of 4 words per minute with 0-5 errors
   \ C = No increase; minimum 25 words per minute with 0-5 errors

   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, three points will be deducted from the semester average for each absence.  There are no excused absences.  Three tardies equal one absence.

   Calendar

   POFT 2203:  SPEED AND ACCURACY BUILDING
   LESSON SCHEDULE
   Spring 2012

   January 17	Discuss Course Syllabus Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   January 23	Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   January 30	Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   February 6	Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   February 13	Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   February 20	Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   February 27	Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   March 5	Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   March 12-18	SPRING BREAK
   March 19	Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   March 26	Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   April 2	Speed/Control Drills 5-Minute Timed Writings
   April 9	FINAL EXAM:  Additional TW’s if necessary

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   Syllabus Created on:

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   Last Edited on:

   11/30/-1 12:00 AM