BUSINESS
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Course
Syllabus for Spring Quarter 2007 (200704)
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INSTRUCTOR: |
Patricia Ogle |
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COURSE NAME: MEETING DAYS/TIME: |
BUS 102, Intermediate Document
Processing Tuesday
and Thursday 8:00 – 12:10 |
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HOURS: |
Class/Week - 1 |
PHONE: 706-837-4232 |
EMAIL:
pogle@westgatech.edu
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITES: BUS 101
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Continues the development of keyboarding speed and accuracy with further mastery of correct keyboarding techniques. Students attain a minimum keying speed of 40 words per minute with a maximum of five uncorrected errors on a five minute timing. Topics include: production of mailable letters, forms, reports, and tabulations from rough drafts and straight copy; development of keyboarding speed and accuracy; improvement of decision making and communication skills; care of equipment; and proofreading. Laboratory practice parallels class instruction.
COMPETENCY AREAS:
Building Speed and Accuracy; Formatting and Producing Business Documents; Language Arts; Proofreading
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS, MATERIALS, AND SOFTWARE:
Formatting & Document Processing Essentials, Microsoft Word 2002 or 2003, Lessons 61-120, Van Huss, Forde, Woo. South-Western Publishing. ISBN 0-538-72774-8
Microsoft Word 2002 or Microsoft Word 2003 software installed on your computer
CheckPro for Keyboarding Essentials with Web Reporting (Microsoft Word) software installed on your computer. ISBN 0-538-72895-7
WinZip file compression software (available free from http://www.download.com)
Available hard disk space for the files you will create OR a jump/flash drive USB storage device (preferable)
Optional:
Wrist rest (recommended) (A rolled-up towel works great.)
Keyboarding Pro Version 3 or 4 software (for more timed writings) Ver. 3 ISBN: 0-538-72551-6 or Ver. 4 ISBN: 0-538-72802-7 (WGTC lab computers have Version 4.)
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Lecture, Demonstration
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE:
Completion of all lessons (production) by end of quarter, successful proofreading, maintaining an average of 70 or above on all information and production tests, and attaining the required speed of at least 40 wpm (words a minute) on at least five (5) official 5-minute timed writings with no more than 5 errors. The student must earn a 70 or better in each competency area in order to pass the course.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Grading Scale: 90 - 100 = A; 80 - 89 = B; 70 - 79 = C; 60 - 69 = D; Below 60 = F
Minimum Course Grade Required for Progress: C
In order to take BUS 103, you must make at least a C in BUS 102. In order to make a C in BUS 102, you must pass each and every competency area.
STUDENTS MUST ACHIEVE A MINIMUM OF A “C” OR BETTER IN EACH INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCY AREA TO PROGRESS. IF A STUDENT EARNS LESS THAN A “C” IN A COMPETENCY AREA, HE/SHE WILL NOT PASS THE COURSE.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Use correct alphabet, number, and symbol reaches
2. Key from straight copy at a minimum rate of 40 wpm for 5 minutes with a maximum of 5 errors.
3. Key letters and memos from straight and rough-draft copy using various styles and special features.
4. Key formal and informal reports from straight and rough-draft copy.
5. Key simple and complex tables form straight and rough-draft copy.
6. Type other business documents from straight and rough-draft copy (e.g., agendas, minutes, news releases, labels, invoices, etc.).
7. Edit documents using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, numbers, capitalization, abbreviations, and word division.
8. Use proofreaders’ marks to edit or proofread copy.
9. Identify and correct typographical, format, and content errors.
10. Demonstrate critical thinking ability when composing, keying, and editing documents.
11. Work well together with others on a team.
Course Evaluation:
Production: All assigned application lessons must be completed according to the following schedule:
Week 1
Module 10 – Skillbuilding and Editing Review (61-63)
Week 2
Module 11 – Letter and Memo Mastery (64-72)
Weeks 3-4
Module 12 – Report Mastery (73-80)
Week 5
Module 13 – Table Mastery (81-85)
Weeks 6-7
Module 14 – Forms and Financial Documents (86-91)
Weeks 8-9
Module 16 – Mass Mailings (99-103)
Week 10
Module 17 - Meeting Management (104-108)
All application work must be completed by the last day of the quarter in order to pass the course. As you can see from the class schedule (see Course Information), the class should complete all application typing by the last day of class. Working ahead is encouraged; however, completing all application typing doesn't mean you can forget about timed writings (below)!
Tests: Students will take several objective quizzes, production/assessment tests, and grammar checkup/proofreading quizzes throughout the quarter.
Timed Writings: A minimum speed of 40 wpm with five (5) or fewer uncorrected errors on six (6) official 5-minute timed writings (includes the timed writing taken with the final exam). See the Speed Scale for specific timing grades.
Your grade will be determined using the following percentages:
Attendance/Participation (following directions, responding to work ethics discussion board, finishing modules on time)
10%
Objective Checkpoints, Objective Tests
20%
Performance Checkpoints, Performance Tests
20%
Timed Writings (5)
30%
Final Exam (on campus)
Technique
Timed Writing Speed (1)
Objective Test
Production Test
15%
40%
20%
25%20%
It is very important you understand that in order to pass this class, you must demonstrate a mastery of every one of the competencies listed above. You will be tested on each, and you must earn a grade of at least 70 on each one of these tests. Even if your overall average is 70-100, if you have failed to earn a 70 on any competency, you will fail the class.
Work Ethics Evaluation: Good work habits are as valuable as technical skills. Work ethics traits including attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organizational skills, communication, cooperation, and respect are included in the work ethics evaluation. This grade is not included in the Grade Point Average, but is shown on the student's transcript. The Work Ethics grading scale is as follows: 3 - Exceeds Expectations, 2 – Meets Expectations, 1 – Needs Improvement, and 0 – Unacceptable. Students will post messages to the Work Ethics Discussion Board on a weekly basis.
Course Outline/Schedule: (see separate sheet/page)
Submitting Your Work
Do not submit any Word or CheckPro documents unless you Zip them up into one file (see WinZip Directions in Course Documents). Any Word or CheckPro documents NOT Zipped up that are submitted via the View/Complete Assignment links will be deleted.
If you are using one computer for all your lessons:
Create your CheckPro files in the default folder on your hard disk. It will be created in the C:\Program Files\CheckProKE\Students\YourName folder.
If you are using several computers for your lessons (at WGTC and/or several friends' houses):
If you are a computer-less student (one who does not own a computer) and plan to complete your lessons on campus at one or more of the many computers available to students, you will need a portable storage device such as a USB jump/flash drive. Once your CheckPro data file is created on your jump drive, be sure to navigate to your USB drive before entering CheckPro.
Deadlines
There are three major deadlines in this course: Midterm, End of Week 7, and End of the Quarter.
- Midterm
Finished with Module 12
- End
of Week 7 Finished with Module 14
- End
of Quarter Finished with Module 17
If you fail to meet just one deadline, you will be dropped from the course.
Test Information
Tests will be posted a few days before their due dates and will remain posted until the end of the quarter. Although the tests will be available nearly all quarter, be sure you take them before their due dates to avoid late penalties.
Timed Writings
Timed writings can be taken at any time during the quarter. In order to pass this course, a total of six "good" timed writings are required, one of which must be completed during the final exam. A "good" timed writing will be at least five minutes in length, at least 40 words per minute (wpm), and contain no more than five errors. You should submit no less than three timed writings each week. These timed writings do not have to be "good" timed writings, but hopefully they will be.
To Work on Speed: It is highly recommended the student practice one-minute timed writings without backspacing for at least 20 minutes each day. The Speed Paragraphs in the Keyboarding Drills folder in Course Documents are great for increasing speed when you follow the directions.
To Work on Accuracy: It is highly recommended the student practice accuracy drills for at least 30 minutes each day without backspacing. The other drills in the Keyboarding Drills folder in Course Documents are great for specific accuracy problems when you follow the directions.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is measured in two ways: by posting to the Attendance/Work Ethics Discussion Board and by how often substantive contact is initiated by the student. Substantive contact is required once a week for the entire ten weeks. Note: an email telling me you're working on your lessons is NOT substantive contact. Failure to contact the instructor as indicated may result in the student being dropped from the course.
Passing This Course
In order to pass this course, the student MUST have passed at least six "good" timed writings, and MUST have produced all assigned work and completed all unit tests by the last class day of the quarter.
In the event a student does not make six passing scores on timed writings during the quarter, the student will NOT pass the course. In the event a student does not complete all assigned lessons by the last class period of the quarter, the student will NOT pass the course. To receive credit for the course, it must be taken again, starting at the beginning and doing all lessons over. This requirement strengthens the weak student greatly and makes all subsequent work easier and more meaningful.
Withdrawing from Class/Administrative Withdrawals
To withdraw for the quarter, a student must obtain a Drop/Add/Withdrawal Form from the Registrar’s Office, obtain the signature of the instructor, sign and date the form, and submit it to the Registrar’s Office immediately but no later than the close of business on the last class day of the quarter. This deadline is strictly enforced. It is the student's responsibility to drop the class.
However, you may be administratively dropped from the course for non-participation if you neglect to do the following:
- Visit
the Blackboard web site at least once a week.
- Maintain
weekly contact with the instructor by email.
- Fail
to meet a deadline.
- Submit
any lessons you have completed each week.
If you drop or are dropped before mid-quarter, you will be assigned a grade of “W” in that class if the withdrawal is completed before midterm. The instructor will assign a grade of “W” or “WF” (determined by the student’s grades) if the withdrawal is completed after that period but by the close of the Registrar’s Office on the last class day of the quarter. A grade of WF is the same as failing the class.
Cheating
Students are expected to uphold a standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work, examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be guilty of violating this honor code if they:
1. Represent the work of others as their own.
2. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.
3. Give unauthorized assistance to other students.
4. Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit.
5. Misrepresent the content of submitted work.
The penalty for violating the honor code is severe. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receiving a failing grade for the course and will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. If a student is unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute an honor code violation, the student should meet with the instructor to discuss the situation.
According to the TEACH Act of 2002, the College is obligated to advise you that instructional material included in this course may be subject to copyright protection. As such, you must not share, duplicate, transmit, or store the material of this course beyond the purpose and time frame explicitly stated in the syllabus of your course. If you are not certain whether a particular piece of material is covered by copyright protection, you should contact your instructor and obtain his/her written clarification. Failing to observe copyright protection is a violation of law.
Confidentiality
The rules of confidentiality do not apply to the instructor/student relationship. Please do not disclose information assuming it will be confidential. An instructor is considered a “mandatory reporter”. Any information revealed to an instructor that may represent potential harm to the student or another individual must be reported by law.
ADA
If you have a disability that you think may affect your ability to function in this class, please inform the instructor and the West Georgia Technical College Special Needs Career Planner, Gil Ausman at 706-812-4246 (Student Services Offices, Building A) to discuss a request for accommodations. All requests for accommodations are welcomed.
DTAE Guarantee
The Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education warrants every graduate of our Technical College programs offering a certificate of credit, diploma, or associate's degree as follows:
The warranty guarantees that the graduate has demonstrated the knowledge and skills and can perform each competency as identified in the industry-validated Standard or Program Guide. Any program graduate who is determined to lack such competence shall be retrained at no cost to the employer or the graduate.
A claim against the warranty may be filed by either an employer in conjunction with a graduate or a graduate if the individual is unable to perform one or more of the competencies contained in the industry-validated Standard or Program Guide, including failure to pass a State of Georgia required licensing examination.
The warranty shall remain in effect for two years immediately following the date of graduation and shall be honored by any state governed Technical College that offers the program from which the individual graduated.
Exit exams (diploma/degree programs only)
All graduating degree and diploma students are required to take a program area (in-field) graduation exam. The exam must be taken in the last quarter or next to last quarter before graduation. Information on scheduling the exit exam may be obtained from the program advisor.
CAAP testing (degree level programs only)
All graduating degree students are required to take the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency exam. The exam must be taken in the last quarter or next to last quarter before graduation. Scheduled times for the exam will be posted on campus.
Applying for graduation
Students expecting to graduate must complete an application for graduation. This form is available from the Office of Student Services located in the Administration Building. Students should apply for graduation during the registration period in which they register for their last quarter of classes.
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