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POFT-2301-001 Intermediate Keyboarding
<p>Prerequisite: Keyboarding skill of 30 wpm required</p>
A continuation of keyboarding skills emphasizing acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting documents.
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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.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Online Course
Gregg College Keyboarding and Document Processing, 11th edition
by Scot Ober, Jack Johnson, and Arlene Zimmerly
McGraw-Hill Higher Education
KIT 1, Lessons 1-120 for Word 2016. Bundle includes textbook, manual, and 2-year access code
ISBN: 9781259921131
Textbook (see above)
GDP access code (see above)
Microsoft Word 2016 software (if using personal computer)
Computer with internet access
Flash drive
[See textbook information above for bundled items]
Pens and pencils
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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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.
| 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 = 40 words per minute
An important element of this advanced keyboarding course is obtaining a keyboarding speed of 40 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 “B” or higher unless you also have a timed writing speed of 40 words per minute. If you do not achieve 40 words per minute or higher, you will be assigned a “C, "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 week, starting in Week 1. A minimum of six timed writings should 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 |
| 50+ wpm with 0-5 errors | 95 |
| 45-49 wpm with 0-5 errors | 85 |
| 40-44 wpm with 0-5 errors | 75 |
| 31-39 wpm with 0-5 errors | 65 |
| Under 30 wpm with 0-5 errors | 55 |
This schedule represents a planned schedule for the course. However, dates and assignments are subject to change, at the discretion of the instructor. Please check your student email daily for information about any changes or updates.
POFT 2301-001: INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING
Week 1 (6/4): Review of MS Word, Lesson 41, 42, 43, 44, and 45, Timed Writings
Week 2 (6/11): Lessons 46, 49, and 50, Timed Writings
Week 3 (6/18): Production Test 1, Lessons 61 and 62, Timed Writings
Week 4 (6/25): Lessons 63 and 64, Timed Writings
Week 5 (7/2): Lessons 66 and 67, Timed Writings
Week 6 (7/9): Lessons 68 and 69, Timed Writings
Week 7 (7/16): Lessons 70 and 74, Timed Writings
Week 8 (7/23): Lesson 77 and 78, Production Test #2, Timed Writings
| Important Dates to Remember | |
| June 4 | Summer Semester Begins |
| June 11 | Census Day |
| July 17 | Last Day to Withdraw |
| July 24 | Last day to turn in work--all due by 10:00 p.m. |
| July 25 | Final Exam--due by 11:00 p.m. |
Social Services Office at Amarillo College: Resources for social services or emergency services for students are available at - http://www.actx.edu/resources/. If a situation arises that interferes with your performance in the class, please notify your instructor and be sure to take advantage of the many resources available through the Social Services Office.
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
Direct link to AC Connect portal and courses as well as your AC Connect email - https://acconnect.actx.edu/. You will log in with the same ID and password you use for WebAdvisor. Contact AskAC (806-371-5000) for help if you have trouble with your log in.
AskAC: Contact AskAC for technical help. Contact your instructor for help with this class. http://www.actx.edu/contact/ -
Student Help Center: Offers technical help to AC students.
http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=178-
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Learn about using AC Connect/Blackboard and using course features by reviewing these tutorials:
Blackboard On Demand Learning Center for Students– http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm
AC Connect Student Resources- http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=222
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