**Syllabus and Course Guide

Fall 2008

 

Course Title: *61-101 Beginning Keyboarding

*This is not a BlackBoard course.  The online component is managed through the publisher’s server and specialized software.

 

Instructor:      Peggy Hughes

 

Office Hours:            Monday, 10-11; Tuesday, 1-2; and Wednesday, 9-10

                         Appointments available.

 

Office Number:  T-124                                            Office Phone:  301-784-5319

 

E-Mail: phughes@allegany.edu

 

Assistant’s Name and Phone:  Denise Murray – 301-784-5318

 

Day / Time of class meeting:  Web-Based

Internet Web Site:  www.allegany.edu

 

Materials Needed:

 

Gregg College Keyboarding & Document Processing : MS Office Word 2007 Update, Kit 1, 10th Edition, Lessons 1 – 60, 2007.

 

Microsoft Office XP software with Word 2002, Microsoft Office 2003 with Word 2003, or Microsoft Office 2007 with Word 2007 (Word is the only software package from Microsoft Office that will be used in Beginning Keyboard.) 

 

Microsoft Office software is mandatory.  – Microsoft Works will not work.  Allegany College of Maryland Bookstore does not sell Microsoft Office software packages.

 

Storage diskettes – If computer is capable of using zip disks or flash drives, this would be the best storage option

 

Purpose

 

            Emphasis is placed on learning the keyboard using the touch system, obtaining accuracy and speed, and applying these skills to production work such as letters, tabulation, centering, and manuscript problems.  (3 semester hours)

 

**Under extenuating circumstances, the instructor has the right to change any course provisions or requirements during the semester.

Objectives

           

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the following:

 

1.    Keyboarding, by touch and control, all keys in a smooth and continuous motion.

2.    Demonstrate proper positioning and concentration techniques.

3.    Develop decision-making techniques for completion of daily work.

4.    Accurately and efficiently key straight copy, corrected copy, and problem material using proper techniques.

5.    Key and produce material such as announcements, personal notes, business letters, reports, outlines, and miscellaneous business documents and forms.

6.    Refine language arts skills in punctuation, grammar, composing, and proofreading through keyboarding exercises.

7.    Use computer hardware, GDP software, and Microsoft Office Word 2002, Word 2003, or Word 2007 software to produce documents.

8.    Log on as Distance-Learner (Web-based) Student to the assigned website.

9.    Follow Assignment Schedule and written instructions.

 

Course Policies

 

A college student should plan a minimum of two hours of study for each class per week.  The nature of this course necessitates additional lab time to complete course requirements.  For example, it should be noted that a person taking 15 credits during a semester should budget a total of 45 hours for class and study time.

61-101 Beginning Keyboarding meets for 3 clock hours per week in the classroom.  Please plan your study and keyboarding time accordingly.

 

Academic Dishonesty

 

Refer to the AC Student Handbook for Student Handbook for the definition of academic dishonesty.  This policy is definitely followed.

 

Class Participation

 

All students are required to participate in all activities.  Communication is an important key in learning.  Therefore, it is a two-way process. 

 

Communication is a key element in your success in this course.

 

Grading

 

Grading for this course will consist of five different types of activities.  They include:

           

Technique Grade – Based on development of touch-typing techniques and work habits.  Work habits include the punctuality of completing assignments.   (10% of final grade)

 

Timed Writings – Instructions in the textbook and on the GDP software must be followed when timed writings are submitted.  Accuracy and speed are both part of the grade.  The timing scale is attached. (15% of final grade)

 

Progress Checks - Progress Checks will be given periodically during the units.  These Progress Checks are graded according to a speed and accuracy scale assigned by the Keyboarding software.  Progress Checks are identified in the margins of the textbook.  (20% of final grade)

 

Formatting/Daily Work - Your instructor will also assign a grade to be averaged with the speed and accuracy grade for your daily production work.  Drills and practice problems should be completed as they are assigned.  The formatting scale will be on a scale of A = 4 (0 or 1 error), B = 3 (2 or 3 errors), C = 2 (4 or 5 errors), and D = 1 (6 or 7 errors).  (45% of final grade)

 

Progress Checks/Tests – A progress test will be given at the end of each Unit.  These tests will be graded according to speed, accuracy, and formatting assigned by the Keyboarding software.  (10% of final grade)

 

Grading Scale:

A = 3.5 to 4.0

B = 2.5 to 3.4

C = 1.5 to 2.4

D = 0.8 to 1.4

 

Extra Credit

 

Extra credit may be earned by completing problems that are assigned as Optional – Extra credit problems.

 

Assignment Deadlines

 

Assignments must be completed and submitted to the instructor on the assigned day by 11 p.m.  There will be a penalty of 10% per day for late assignments.  Work more than one week late will not be accepted unless extenuating circumstances exist.

 

If emergencies or problems arise, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor by email or phone.  Communication is required in a timely fashion with the instructor in order for requirements and penalties to be waived. 

 

 

Exams

 

Production measurements as well as timed writings will be given periodically.  

 

 

Class Meetings (If needed)

 

            Class meetings will be scheduled to discuss problems and to answer questions, as needed.  During these meetings, timed writings will be given.  These meetings will be scheduled only as needed.  I will schedule meetings at all three campuses if needed.