Beginning Keyboarding Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

POFT-1329-002 Beginning Keyboarding

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Course Description

Skill development 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 & Word Processing Essentials, 19e,  Lessons 1-55, Microsoft Word 2013, Text/KPDO PAC Bundle;  by VanHuss, Forde, & Woo; South-Western/Cengage Learning; ISBN 978-1-285-57632-9

Supplies

1. Textbook: Keyboarding & Word Processing Essentials, 19e,  Lessons 1-55, Microsoft Word 2013, Text/KPDO PAC Bundle;  by VanHuss, Forde, & Woo; South-Western/Cengage Learning; ISBN 978-1-285-57632-9
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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.

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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. \ Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques including touch technique.
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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.
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   3. \ Apply proofreading and editing skills.
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   4. \ Create basic business documents.
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   \ END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES:  Demonstrate basic keyboarding techniques; apply proofreading and editing skills; and create basic business documents.

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   Expected Student Behavior

   \ PLAGIARISM, CHEATING AND INDIVIDUAL WORK ETHIC:  The Amarillo College policies and Code of Student Conduct is strictly adhered to when dealing with plagiarism, cheating and duplication of work product.  Any evidence of plagiarism, cheating or duplication of work product will result in a zero on the project or test in question.

   Grading Criteria

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   \ 30%—Performance Assessment Problem Avg. (cannot be made up because of absence)
   \ 20%—Performance Assessment Production Avg. (cannot be made up because of absence)
   \ 20%—Lab Assignments (late assignments receive a grade of 0)
   \ 30%—Timed Writings*
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   \ 100%—FINAL COURSE GRADE

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   \ Lab Assignments & Performance Assessments (Problems) Grading Scale:

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   \ 0 errors = 100
   \ 1 error   =  90
   \ 2 errors =  80
   \ 3 errors =  70
   \ 4 errors =  60
   \ 5 errors =  50
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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 timed writings at the minimum 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 within the specified speed and error range will be averaged to determine your final Timed Writing grade for the semester based on the following scale:
   \ 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

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   Attendance

   \ DEPARTMENTAL ATTENDANCE POLICY:  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, 1 point will be deducted from the semester average for two absences.  There are no excused absences.  Two tardies equal one absence.  If you are more than 5 minutes late to a class, it will be counted as a tardy.

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   Calendar

   POFT 1329 BEGINNING KEYBOARDING

   LESSON SCHEDULE, 2014FA, T/R

   Textbook                                            Homework           

   Week 1	Aug. 26, 28	Discuss Course Syllabus Alphabet Key Reaches Lessons 1, 2, 3 Review Lessons (1, 2, 3) Speed Building One-minute timings	Lesson 1 = 1c-1g,                    1R a-c Lesson 2 = 2b-2d Lesson 3 = 3b-3f
   Week 2	Sept. 2, 4	(Review Lessons 1, 2, 3) Lessons 4, 5, 6, 7 Speed Building Thirty-second timing One-minute timings	Lesson 4 = 4b-4e Lesson 5 = 5b-5e Lesson 6 = 6b-6f Lesson 7 = 7b-7g
   Week 3	Sept. 9, 11	Lessons 8, 9, 10, 11 Speed/Control Drills One-minute timings Two-minute timings	Lesson 8 = 8b-8f Lesson 9 = 9b-9f Lesson 10 = 10b-10f Lesson 11 = 11b-11f
   Week 4	Sept. 16, 18	Lessons 12-13 (Review) Lesson 14-17, Numbers/Symbols Speed/Control Drills Two-minute timings Three-minute timings	Lesson 12 = 12b-12e Lesson 13 = 13b-13e Lesson 14 = 14b-14e Lesson 15 = 15b-15f Lesson 16 = 16b-16f Lesson 17 = 17b-17f
   Week 5	Sept. 23, 25	Numeric, Lessons 16-24 (Numbers/Symbols) Two-minute timings Three-minute timings Five-minute timings	Lesson 18 = 18b-18e Lesson 19 = 19b-19d Lesson 20 = 20b-20d Lesson 21 = 21b-21f Lesson 22 = 22b-22f Lesson 23 = 23b-23f Lesson 24 = 24b-24e
   Weeks 6-7	Sept. 30, Oct. 2 Oct. 7, 9	Module 3:  Word 2013 Basics and 5-minute timings	TBA
   Week 8	Oct. 14, 16	Module 4:  Memos & Letters	TBA
   Week 9	Oct. 21, 23	Module 4:  Memos & Letters	TBA
   Week 10	Oct. 28, 30	Module 4:  Memos & Letters	TBA
   Week 11	Nov. 4, 6	Module 5:  Tables 5-minute timings	TBA
   Week 12	Nov. 11, 13	Module 5:  Tables 5-minute timings	TBA
   Week 13	Nov. 18, 20	Module 6:  Reports 5-minute timings	TBA
   Week 14	Nov. 25 Nov. 27	Module 6:  Reports 5-minute timings Thanksgiving Holiday	TBA
   Week 15	Dec. 2, 4	Module 6:  Reports 5-minute timings	TBA
   Week 16	Dec. 9	Final Examination: Dec. 9 10:30-12:30; BYRD 212	TBA

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