Advanced Word Processing Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFI-2340-002 Advanced Word Processing

Prerequisites

POFI 2301-minimum grade of C or demonstrated competence

Course Description

Advanced techniques in merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. Emphasis on business applications.

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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
\ ISBN 978-0-76383-026-7

Supplies

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1. \ Textbook - Microsoft Word 2007, Windows XP Edition by Rutkosky and Roggenkamp, EMC Paradigm Publishing, Inc., 2008
   \ ISBN 978-0-76383-026-7
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2. \ The student will continue to apply basic knowledge/skills of word processing using Microsoft Word 2007 and will learn the following: inserting images, shapes, and WordArt; creating/enhancing tables and charts; sorting and selecting; managing lists, shared documents, page numbers, headers, and footers; inserting and customizing Quick Parts; customizing AutoCorrect, Word options, and themes; formatting with styles; protecting documents; inserting endnotes, footnotes, and references; creating indexes, specialized tables, and forms.
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   \ By the end of the semester, the student will be able to complete satisfactorily all of the Learning Outcomes (Minimum Competencies) with a competency level based on the completion of required examinations administered under the supervision of the instructor and evaluated according to the instructor’s grading scale in the Office Administration Department.
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   \ PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):
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   1. \ Reinforce basic word processing knowledge/skills.
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   2. \ Learn, practice, and apply advanced word processing features.
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   3. \ Demonstrate advanced word processing proficiency through assessments and timed production tests.
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   \ The student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Office Administration Department:
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   1. \ Design and create macros.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2, F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
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   2. \ Use advanced formatting features.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20, F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
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   3. \ Import Data.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10, F12,F13,F16,F17)
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   4. \ Use graphic and special functions to enhance documents.*(C1,C5, C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10,F12,F13,F16,F17)
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   5. \ Operate advance text editing functions on the personal computer such as merging, sorting, tables, graphics, indexes, footnotes and endnotes, headers and footers, outlines, styles, graphics, charts, and templates and macros for the software Word 2002 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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   6. \ Complete office applications on the personal computer with the software Word 2007 efficiently and productively using proper office production sytle.*(C1,C5,C6,C8,C14,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F3,F5,F8,F10, F12,F13,F16,F17)
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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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   Student Rights and Responsibilities

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   Expected Student Behavior

   \ CELL PHONES:  Please turn off your cell phones before coming to class.  Please do not bring IPODS 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:
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   \ Chapter Exercises                   5 percent
   \ Chapter Assessments         15 percent
   \ Production Tests (4)              80 percent
   \ Semester Grade                  100 percent
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   \ Chapter exercises will be checked:
   \ (Total 89 printed exercises)
   \ 89-86 printed exercises = A (100)       85-82 printed exercises = B (89)
   \ 81-78 printed exercises = C (79)         77-74 printed exercises = D (69)
   \ 73-70 printed exercises = F (59)         Below 70 printed exercises = 0
   \ If you do not complete 70 chapter exercises, regardless of other grades, your course grade will be an F.

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   \ Chapter assessments and unit performance assessments will be checked:
   \ (Total 104 assessments)
   \ 104-100 assessments = A (100)         99-95 assessments = B (89)
   \ 94-90 assessments = C (79)              89-85 assessments = D (69)
   \ 84-80 assessments = F (59)              Below 80 assessments = 0
   \ If you do not complete 80 chapter assessments, regardless of other grades, your course grade will be an F.

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   \ Chapter exercises and assessments are due by 7:00 p.m. No late chapter exercises or assessments will be accepted for ANY reason-- there are NO exceptions to this!

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   \ 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, handwrite your first and last name; on the next line, your class (AWP; on the next line, the exercise number or assessment number. At the top right corner of each exercise or assessment, you must write that exercise or assessment number.
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   \                                Remember: no name, or no class, or no number = no count!

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   \ Production Tests:
   \ There are four (4) production tests.  There are no makeup production tests for any reason.  Production tests are timed; no extra time is allowed for anyone for any reason.  There are no incompletes in this class.  There is no "extra credit" to be earned.

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   \ There is no comprehensive final examination.  The last production test over Chapters 26-30 will be given during the final examination time.  It cannot be taken early or late.

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   \ Attendnace Incentive:
   \ If you have NO absences or tardies during the semester, add three points to your semester grade.
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   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, 2 points will be deducted from the semester average for each absence above one. There are no excused absences. Two 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 5 minutes late to a class, it will be counted as an absence.

   Calendar

   ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING COURSE SCHEDULE
   POFI 2340
   7:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m., Monday
   Spring 2012

   January 23	Course Syllabus Review Chapters 1-10, 13, 14, 16 Assignment:         Unit 1 Performance Assessments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8                                Unit 2 Performance Assessments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7                                Unit 3 Performance Assessments 7, 8, 9, 10                                Unit 4 Performance Assessments 1, 2, 3, 4
   January 30	Production Test over Chapters 1-10, 13, 14, 16
   February 6	Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Assignment:         Chapter 11 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Chapter 12 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   February 13	Chapter 15 Assignment:         Chapter 15 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Unit 3 Performance Assessments 1-6, 11, 12
   February 20	Production Test over Chapters 11-15
   February 27	Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Assignment:         Chapter 17 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Chapter 18 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   March 5	Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Assignment:         Chapter 19 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Chapter 20 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Unit 4 Performance Assessments 5-10
   March 12	Spring Break – No Class

   March 19	Production Test over Chapters 17-20
   March 26	Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Assignment:         Chapter 21 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Chapter 22 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   April 2	Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Assignment:         Chapter 23 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Chapter 24 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   April 9	Chapter 25 Assignment:         Chapter 25 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Unit 5 Performance Assessments 1-5
   April 16	NO TEST OVER CHAPTERS 21-25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Assignment:         Chapter 26 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Chapter 27 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   April 23	Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Assignment:         Chapter 28 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Chapter 29 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   April 30	Chapter 30 Assignment:         Chapter 30 Exercises and Skill Assessments                                Unit 6 Performance Assessments 1-6
   May 7	Production Test over Chapters 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

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