OST
1100 - SYLLABUS
KEYBOARDING/INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING
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Professor: Barbara
R. Bradford
Office: South Campus, F-224
Phone: (904) 646-2388
E-Mail: bradford@fccj.org
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Course Description:
The major objectives of the course, designed for the student who has
little or no typewriting/keyboarding experience, are to learn the keyboard and
to develop correct keyboarding techniques. The course introduces horizontal and
vertical centering, letters, simple forms and reports. (Students who have
satisfactorily completed one year of high school typewriting should enroll in
OST 1108) Credit Hours: 3
Text: Gregg College Keyboarding & Document Processing for Windows, 9th Edition (with MS Word 2000), ISBN 0078275784, Glencoe Publishing. (Note: This kit includes a CD.)
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Computer and Software Requirements: Students must have a computer running Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT; CD-ROM drive; a 3 1/2" high density disk drive; sVGA or higher graphics adapter set to 640 x 480 resolution with 256 or higher colors, small fonts mode; a printer; and internet access. Gregg Keyboarding Software (included with your text materials) and Microsoft Word 2000 are required.
Internet Requirements:
Students must have internet access with a Web-browser and an e-mail address. You
should be familiar with internet and e-mail procedures including sending and
receiving attachments. Your Internet Service Provider will be able to assist you
in how to use the internet through its service.
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Grading and Evaluation:
At least three (3) tests will be given. All assigned work and tests will be
evaluated on appearance, accuracy, completeness, and quality of work. Refer to
the assignment sheet for assignment and test due dates. (The assignment sheet
may be adjusted to fit class needs.) You are responsible for submitting
assignments and completing tests by the scheduled dates. Assignments or tests
submitted after the scheduled dates will be assessed a 20-point deduction for
each day that the assignment or test is late. The
final test will not be accepted after the due date.
Your final grade will be based on:
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Correct keying techniques, keyboard mastery, timely lesson completion |
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Tests |
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3-minute timed writings with a 3-error limit (3 required
within a
grade level) |
Each of the above elements will count as one-third of your final grade evaluation. |
Scale
for the 3-minute timed writings
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35 + = A |
If you have had no previous keyboarding experience, you may need to
schedule additional practice to meet the course objectives and speed
requirements.
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Disclaimer:
Students are expected to complete their own tasks.
Evidence of academic dishonesty will be handled according to the
appropriate FCCJ Board rule and may result in a failing grade for the
assignment, test, or project or failure in the course. For more
information refer to the Academic Dishonesty policy
in the college catalog.
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