Advanced Keyboarding Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

POFT-2333-001 Advanced Keyboarding

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: POFT 2301-minimum grade of C or equivalent skill

Course Description

A continuation of keyboarding skills in advanced document formatting emphasizing speed, accuracy and decision-making.

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Gregg College Keyboarding and Document Processing, 11th edition
by Scot Ober, Jack Johnson, and Arlene Zimmerly
McGraw-Hill Higher Education

KIT 2, Lessons 61-120 for Word 2016. Bundle includes textbook, manual, and 2-year access code

ISBN:  9781259921131

This is the same textbook utilized in Intermediate Keyboarding (POFT 2301) from the fall, 2017 if you retained the book. 

Supplies

1. Printed textbook (see above)
2. GDP access code (see above)
3. Microsoft Word 2016 software (if using personal computer)
4. Computer with internet access
5. Flash drive
6. [See textbook information above for bundled items]
7. Pens and pencils

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.

1. Demonstrate proficient keyboarding techniques, demonstrating the ability to compose documents at the computer.
2. Demonstrate an acceptable level of keyboarding skills with a minimum speed of 50 words per minute (wpm) by touch.
3. Apply proofreading and editing skills.
4. Production with attractive and professional formatting of business letters, envelopes, tables, interoffice memoranda, reports, business forms including legal and medical documents, and produce letters and labels using mailmerge.
5. Apply mailability standards to business documents using word processing software.
6. Implement decision-making skills.

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

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.  All assignments presented in this class must be the exclusive work of the student submitting the assignment. Any evidence of plagiarism, cheating or duplication of work product will result in a zero on the project or test in question.

Grading Criteria

 

CATEGORY	PERCENTAGE WEIGHT
MS Word Assignments (from textbook and GDP Assignments)	35%
Production Tests/Projects (2)	30%
Timed Writings	10%
Timing Benchmark	25%
TOTAL	100%*

*Minimum Speed Requirement = 50 words per minute
An important element of this advanced keyboarding course is obtaining a keyboarding speed of 50 word per minute, with 5 or fewer errors, on a 5-minute timed writing assessment. This is a benchmark that truly defines success in this particular course. Therefore, it is not possible to obtain a grade of “C” or higher unless you also have a timed writing speed of 50 words per minute. If you do not achieve 50 words per minute or higher, you will be assigned a “D” or an “F” in the course based upon the other work completed.

MS Word Assignments
This course uses Microsoft Word 2016 software to teach students how to create properly formatted memos, letters, and tables, and reports. Lessons are assigned each week from the textbook as a method of providing practice as you develop these skills. Completion of MS Word Assignments is worth 35% of the overall course grade.

Production Tests/Projects
Throughout the course students will be asked to demonstrate learning through two in-class production tests or projects. Together, the two production tests/projects are worth 30% of the overall course grade.

Timed Writings
Timed Writings are a regular element of this course and will be taken each class period, starting in Week 1. You should also plan on performing timed writings outside of class for additional practice. A minimum of six timed writings will be taken each week, on a minimum of 3 different days. Built into timed writings are two types of assessments: speed and accuracy. Without accuracy, speed is much less meaningful. Thus, timed writings will always include the qualifiers “with 0-5 errors” or “with 5 or fewer errors”. By the end of the course, you will have taken a number of 5-minute timed writings. Completion of all of the required timed writings represents 10% of the overall course grade.

Timing Benchmark
Three of your best 5-minute timed writings will be averaged to determine your Timing Benchmark grade. A score will be assigned based upon the table below. The Timing Benchmark represents 25% of the overall course grade.

Average Speed of Two 5-Minute Timings	Score
60+ wpm with 0-5 errors	95
55-59 wpm with 0-5 errors	85
50-54 wpm with 0-5 errors	75
41-49 wpm with 0-5 errors	65
Under 40 wpm with 0-5 errors	55

Attendance

Attendance:  Employees in the business world are expected to be at work promptly each day; therefore, students in office administration courses are expected to be in class promptly each day.  This class meets once per week. Attendance will be taken each class period. Because we only have 8 meetings, it is very important that you make every effort to be in each class in order to receive instructions, hear discussions, and work on your assignments. Points may be deducted for tardiness.

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Additional Information

Important Dates to Remember
January 16	Spring Semester Begins
January 23	Census Day
February 27	Last Day to Withdraw--first 8-week courses
March 6	Final Exam for Course
March 6	Last Day of Course – all work due by 9:45 pm

 

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Open Computer Labs:  The Business Systems and Emerging Technology Department hosts an open computer lab on the 2nd Floor of the Byrd Business Building. Labs are open 7 days a week.  Assistance with this course and/or technical assistance are available in the computer labs.  CIS Web Site: http://cis.actx.edu

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Learn about using AC Connect/Blackboard and using course features by reviewing these tutorials:

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AC Connect Student Resources- http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=222