**Syllabus and
Course Guide
For Fall 2008
Course Title: *61-102
Document Processing
*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
Office Number: T-124 Office
Phone: 301-784-5319
E-Mail : phughes@allegany.edu
Assistant’s Name and Phone:
Day /Time of class meeting:
Web-Based
Internet Web Site:
www.allegany.edu
Materials Needed:
Gregg College Document Processing Home
Version, Kit 2, 10th Edition, Lessons
61 – 120, 2007.
Microsoft
Office XP software with Word 2002 or Microsoft Office 2003 with Word 2003, or
Microsoft 2007 with Word 2007 (Word is the only software package from Microsoft Office that
will be used in Document Processing.)
Microsoft
Office software is mandatory. – Microsoft Works will not
work.
Storage diskettes – If computer is
capable of using zip disks or flash drives, these would be the best storage
option
Purpose
The student develops the skills of
speed and accuracy on both straight-copy and production work. Production is stressed through practice
applications involving letter styles, envelopes, tabulation problems,
memorandums, business forms, and reports.
(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. Log
on as Distance-Learner (Web-based) Student to the correct web site.
2. Use computer hardware, GDP software,
and Microsoft Office Word 2002, Word 2003, or Word 2007 software to produce
documents.
3. Follow
written instructions and the Assignment Schedule.
4. Increase
speed and accuracy on straight-copy material.
5. Increase
productions rate on problem material such as:
Business letters (different styles), Tables (tabulation), Reports and
Manuscripts.
6. Develop
decision-making techniques for completion of daily work.
7. Develop
an “eye” for professional-looking work (neatness and accuracy).
8. Refine
language arts skills in punctuation, grammar, composing, and proofreading
through keyboarding exercises.
9. Know
and understand the computer and software used in this course.
10. Demonstrate
the knowledge of sending and receiving emails with attachments.
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.
61-102
Document Processing generally meets for 3
clock hours per week in the classroom.
Please plan your study and keyboarding time accordingly.
Refer to the AC Student Handbook for
Student Handbook for the definition of academic dishonesty. This policy is definitely followed.
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 for this course will consist of
five different types of activities.
They include:
1. Timed
Writings: Timed writings will
be automatically recorded with the GDP software. The grade is based on speed and
accuracy. The grading scale for timed
writings will be changed as the semester progresses. A timing grade scale is attached. (20% of
final grade)
2.
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)
3.
Formatting
and Daily Work. Your instructor
will also assign a formatting grade to be averaged with the speed and accuracy
grade for your daily production work.
The formatting scale will be on a scale of A=4 (0 or 1 errors), B=3 (2
or 3 errors), C=2 (4 or 5 errors), and D=1 (6 or 7 errors). (35% of final
grade)
4.
Techniques: Based on development of
touch-typing techniques, posture, and work habits. Work habits include the punctuality of
completing assignments. (5% of final grade)
5. Progress/Word
Processing Tests:
A progress/word processing test will be given at the end of each
Unit. This test will be graded according
to speed, accuracy, and formatting. (20% 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 may be earned by
completing additional problems that are assigned identified as extra credit.
Attached is an Assignment Sheet for the
semester. Assignments are due on a
weekly basis. 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.
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.
Production measurements as well as timed writings periodically graded according to the GDP software.
Class Meetings (If needed)
The class will meet on-campus as
needed. Meetings, when needed, will be
scheduled at all campuses.