Beginning Keyboarding Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Camille Cargill (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
R. E. Byrd Business Building 360
Office Hours
By appointment
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Course
POFT-1329-003 Beginning Keyboarding
Prerequisites
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
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- 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 \ <
- \ Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques including touch technique. \
- \ Demonstrate an acceptable level of keyboarding skills with a minimum speed of 20 correct words per minute (cwpm) by touch. \
- \ Apply proofreading and editing skills. \
- \ Create basic business documents. \
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.
\\ 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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\ END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES: Demonstrate basic keyboarding techniques; apply proofreading and editing skills; and create basic business documents.
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\ 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
To determine final course grade, add:
30%—Performance Assessment Problem Avg.
20%—Performance Assessment Production Avg.
20%—Lab Assignments (Ten points will be deducted for each class day the assignment is late.)
30%—Timed Writings*
100%—FINAL COURSE GRADE
LAB ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
All lab assignments are due at the beginning of the next class after they were assigned. Place assignments in the box labeled “Cargill” in BYRD 212 or give them to your instructor during class. Ten points will be deducted for each class day the assignment is late.
Performance Assessments (Problems) Grading Scale:
0 errors = 100
1 error = 90
2 errors = 80
3 errors = 70
4 errors = 60
5 errors = 50
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.
*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
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, 2015SP, T/R
Textbook Homework
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Week 1 |
Jan. 20, 22 |
Discuss Course Syllabus |
Lesson 1 = 1c-1g,
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Week 2 |
Jan. 27, 29 |
(Review Lessons 1, 2, 3) |
Lesson 4 = 4b-4e |
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Week 3 |
Feb. 3, 5 |
Lessons 8, 9, 10, 11 |
Lesson 8 = 8b-8f |
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Week 4 |
Feb. 10, 12 |
Lessons 12-13 (Review) |
Lesson 12 = 12b-12e |
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Week 5 |
Feb. 17, 19 |
Numeric, Lessons 18-24 (Numbers/Symbols) |
Lesson 18 = 18b-18e |
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Weeks 6-7 |
Feb. 24, 26 |
Module 3: Word 2010 Basics |
TBA |
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Week 8 |
Mar. 10, 12 |
Module 4: Memos & Letters |
TBA |
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Mar. 16-22 |
SPRING BREAK |
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Week 9 |
Mar. 24, 26 |
Module 4: Memos & Letters |
TBA |
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Week 10 |
Mar. 31, April 2 |
Module 4: Memos & Letters |
TBA |
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Week 11 |
April 7, 9 |
Module 5: Tables |
TBA |
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Week 12 |
April 14, 16 |
Module 5: Tables |
TBA |
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Week 13 |
April 21, 23 |
Module 6: Reports |
TBA |
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Week 14 |
April 28, 30 |
Module 6: Reports |
TBA |
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Week 15 |
May 5, 7 |
Module 6: Reports |
TBA |
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Week 16 |
May 12 |
Final Examination: |
TBA |
Additional Information
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Last Edited on:
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