Word Processing Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

POFI-2301-002 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. Textbook brought to each class meeting
2. One USB port

   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 2013.

   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

   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

   CELL PHONES: Please turn off your cell phone before entering 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 are an opportunity to practice the skills covered in a specific chapter. Some exercises will be completed, but not printed. Do not skip any exercises—the steps taken in an exercise build toward the next exercise. So, even if not printed, the exercise contains important steps that you will want to perform. Chapter Exercises are required and will be checked for completion
   
   For the 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 will result in an automatic course grade of F (regardless of other grades).
    
   Chapter Assessments and Unit Assessments allow you to more independently demonstrate the skills learned in a particular chapter or throughout a particular unit (set of chapters). Chapter Assessments and Unit assessments are required and will be graded for both completion and accuracy. Accuracy is a critical element of this course and even minor mistakes will result in deducted points. There are a total of 78 printed assessments, each worth a possible 100 points. Points will be deducted for inaccuracies (typographical errors, misspellings, skipping an instruction, not completing an instruction properly, etc.). Because a minimum number of assessments are required, 0-57 completed assessments will result in an automatic course grade of F (regardless of other grades).
   
   Staple together printed material assigned for each set of chapter exercises, each set of chapter assessments, and each set of unit performance assessments.  For clarity, you are required to include the following information on the top sheet of each printed exercise/assignment--in the top right corner, write your first and last name; on the next line, write the specific exercise number (E), assessment number (A), or unit assessment number (UA) that printed material represents (e.g., E2.1C or A3.1 or UA1.8).
   
   Exercises and Assessments are due by 7:00 p.m. on Monday evenings. 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.
   
   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.
   
   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.
   
   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 office administration and business classes are expected to be in class promptly each day.
   
   This class meets one night per week. You should expect that we will utilize the entire class period (7pm – 9:45pm) each week. There are no excused absences. After one absence (for any reason) two points will be deducted from the semester average for each absence above one. 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.

   August 24	Course Syllabus Chapter 1 Assignment:  Chapter 1 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   August 31	Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Assignment:  Chapter 2 Exercises and Skill Assessments                      Chapter 3 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   September 7	Labor Day – AC Closed
   September 14	Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Assignment:  Chapter 4 Exercises and Skill Assessments                      Chapter 5 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   September 21	Preview Production Test over Chapters 1-5 Assignment:  Unit 1 Performance Assessments 1-8
   September 28	Production Test #1 over Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Chapter 6 Assignment:  Chapter 6 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   October 5	Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Assignment:  Chapter 7 Exercises and Skill Assessments                      Chapter 8 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   October 12	Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Assignment:  Chapter 9 Exercises and Skill Assessments                      Chapter 10 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   October 19	Preview Production Test over Chapters 6 – 10 Assignment:  Unit 2 Performance Assessments 1 - 7
   October 26	Production Test #2 over Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
   November 2	Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Assignment:  Chapter 13 Exercises and Skill Assessments                      Chapter 14 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   November 9	Chapter 16 Assignment:  Chapter 16 Exercises and Skill Assessments
   November 16	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
   November 23	Production Test #3  over Chapters 13 & 14 Production Test #4 over Chapter 16
   November 26 – November 29	Thanksgiving Holiday – AC Closed
   November 30	Preview Comprehensive Final Examination
   December 7	Comprehensive Final Examination, Byrd Business Bldg. 212

    

   Additional Information

   Important Dates to Remember
   August 24	Fall Semester Begins
   September 7	Labor Day – AC Closed
   September 9	Census Day
   September 17	Constitution Day
   November 9	Spring Registration Begins
   November 17	Last Day to Withdraw
   November 26-November 29	Thanksgiving Holiday – AC Closed
   December 7-December 11	Finals Week
   December 12	Commencement (10am)

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