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POFI-2301-001 Word Processing
Prerequisite: Computer literacy and keyboarding skill of 30 wpm
Word processing software focusing on business applications. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
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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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact 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; 2 lec, 4 lab)
Hybrid
ISBN-10: 0-357-02642-X
Supplies:
Microsoft Office 365 Information:
Microsoft Office 365 is required for this course; it is your choice where you purchase the software. The subscription can be bought by the year or the month. The following link is for the official Microsoft site for purchasing either kind of subscription: Microsoft Office 365 Subscription Website
The AC bookstore does sell the software at a reasonable price if you would prefer a brick and mortar store.
This course is an introduction to preparing, formating, and managing documents; creating and enhancing tables; and creating a mail merge using word processing software.
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 Business Technology Department.
Learning Objectives:
End of Course Outcomes:
Apply basic and advanced formatting skills and special functions to produce documents.
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Final Grade Scale:
Come to class and participate in class dicussions. Attendance and participation is key in this course, with opertunity for coursework and assignments to be completed in class.
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POFI 2301 - Word Processing
Fall I, 2020
Tentative Course Schedule
Course Syllabus
Getting Started on Cengage and Typing.com
Creating and Modifying a Flyer
Typing Assessment
Creating a Research Paper Finanical Statements
Typing Assessment
WEEK 3:
Creating a Business Letter
Typing Assessment
Creating a Multipage Document
Typing Assessment
MIDTERM
Using Mail Merge
Typing Assessment
Creating a Newsletter
Typing Assessment
Using Collaborating, Integration, and Charts
Typing Assessment
Creating a Reference Document
Typing Assessment
FINAL
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
August 24: Fall Classes Begin
August 31: Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
September 6: Labor Day Holiday (AC Closed)
October 6: Last Day to Withdraw
October 15: Last Day of Course
October 19-25: Fall Break @ Amarillo College (limited services)
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08/20/20 6:55 PM