Word Processing Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

POFI-2301-003 Word Processing

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Computer literacy and keyboarding skill of 30 wpm

Course Description

Word processing software focusing on business applications. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Signature Series:  Microsoft Word 2013 by Rutkosky and Roggenkamp, EMC Paradigm Publishing
ISBN 978-0-76385-199-6

Supplies

1. Signature Series:  Microsoft Word 2013 by Rutkosky and Roggenkamp, EMC Paradigm Publishing,
   ISBN 978-0-76385-199-6

2. Student Performance

   OBJECTIVES AND GOALS OF COURSE:

   Students will learn to prepare, format, and manage documents; create and enhance tables; and create a mail merge using Word 2010.

   By the end of the semester, the student will be able to satisfactorily complete 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.

   PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):

   1. Reinforce beginning keyboarding knowledge and skills.
   2. Learn, practice, and apply word processing concepts and features.
   3. Demonstrate word processing proficiency through assessments and timed production tests.

   END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES:

   Apply basic and advanced formatting skills and special functions to produce documents.

   Students Rights and Responsibilities

   Student Rights and Responsibilities

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   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

   CELL PHONES: Please turn off your cell phones before coming to class.

   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

   COURSE GRADING SCALE:

   Criteria	Grade
   >89.5%	A
   >79.5%	B
   >69.5%	C
   >59.5%	D
   <59.5%	F

    

   COURSE EVALUATION SCALE:

   ASSIGNMENT	WEIGHT
   Chapter Exercises	5%
   Chapter Assessments	10%
   Unit Performance Assessments	10%
   Production Tests (4) / Final Exam	75%
   Attendance	0 absences and 0 tardies adds 3 points to course grade; 1 point will be deducted for each absence; 2 tardies = 1 absence

    

   Chapter Exercises will be checked:  (Total 72 printed exercises)
   69-72 completed exercises = A (100%)
   65-68 completed exercises = B (89%)
   61-64 completed exercises = C (79)
   57-60 completed exercises = D (69)
   53-56 completed exercises = F (59)
   0-52 completed exercises = automatic course grade of F (regardless of other grades)
   Chapter Exercises must be completed.

    

   CHAPTER ASSESSMENTS, UNIT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS,
   AND PRODUCTION TEST GRADING SCALE:

   Errors	Grade
   0 errors	100
   1 error	85
   2 errors	75
   3 errors	65
   4 errors	55
   5+ errors	50

    

   There are no incompletes in this class. There is no “extra credit” to be earned. There are no make-up production tests for any reason. Production tests are timed; no extra time is allowed
   
   
   Chapter/Unit Assessments will be checked:
   (Total 78 printed assessments)
   78-75 completed assessments = A (100)   74-71 completed assessments = B (89)
   70-67 completed assessments = C (79)     66-63 completed assessments = D (69)
   62-59 completed assessments = F (59)     Below 58 completed assessments = 0
   If you do not complete at least 58 assessments (regardless of other grades), your course grade will be an F.
   
   Exercises and Assessments are due by 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening. There are NO exceptions to this—no late assignments will be accepted for ANY reason. Look ahead at your Course Schedule; work ahead where possible to ensure assignments are turned in on time.
   
   Staple together printed material assigned for each set of chapter exercises, each set of chapter assessments, and each set of unit performance assessments.  On the top sheet in the top right corner, key your first and last name; on the next line, the exercise number or assessment number.

   There are five production tests (including the comprehensive final exam). There are NO makeup production tests for ANY reason. Production tests are timed for one hour. No extra time will be allowed.
   
   If you have NO absences or tardies during the semester, three points will be added to the semester grade.

   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 per week. After one absence for any reason, two points will be deducted from the semester average for each absence above one. There are no excused absences. Three tardies equal one absence. If you are more than five minutes late to a class, it will be counted as an absence. If you have perfect attendance and no tardies, three points will be added to your semester average.

   Calendar

   POFI 2301 – WORD PROCESSING  COURSE SCHEDULE

   Monday Nights 7:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.

   January 26	Course Syllabus Chapter 1 Assignment:  Chapter 1 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   February 2	Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Assignment:  Chapter 2 Exercises and Skill Assessments                      Chapter 3 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   February 9	Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Assignment:  Chapter 4 Exercises and Skill Assessments                      Chapter 5 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   February 16	Preview Production Test over Chapters 1-5 Assignment:  Unit 1 Performance Assessments 1-8
   February 23	Production Test over Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Chapter 6 Assignment:  Chapter 6 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   March 2	Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Assignment:  Chapter 7 Exercises and Skill Assessments                      Chapter 8 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   March 9	Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Assignment:  Chapter 9 Exercises and Skill Assessments                      Chapter 10 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   March 16 –     March 22	SPRING BREAK
   March 23	Preview Production Test over Chapters 6 – 10 Assignment:  Unit 2 Performance Assessments 1 - 7
   March 30	Production Test over Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
   April 6	Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Assignment:  Chapter 13 Exercises and Skill Assessments                      Chapter 14 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   April13	Chapter 16 Assignment:  Chapter 16 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   April 20	Preview Production Test over Chapters 13 & 14 Preview Production Test over Chapter 16 Assignment: Unit 3 Performance Assessments 7, 8, 9, 10                     Unit 4 Performance Assessments 1-5
   April 27	Production Test #3  over Chapters 13 & 14 Production Test #4 over Chapter 16
   May 4	Preview Comprehensive Final Examination
   May 11	Comprehensive Final Examination, Byrd Business Bldg. 212

    

   Additional Information

   Important Dates to Remember
   January 19	MLK Holiday (AC Closed)
   February 2	Census Day
   March 16 - March 22	Spring Break
   March 19 - March 22	AC Closed
   April 3 - April 5	Easter (AC Closed)
   April 13	Summer/Fall Registration Begins
   April 23	Last Day to Withdraw
   May 11 - May 15	Finals Week
   May 15	Commencement (7:00pm)

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