KEYBOARDING 3 CISA UNITS, 5 HOURS

Transcription

1 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2277 Napa/Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA Business Skills Center Room 1436 (707) KEYBOARDING 3 CISA UNITS, 5 HOURS An advanced office simulation course to develop keyboarding competency, editing, and document processing abilities. It also includes a comprehensive review of rules covering written communication to develop proofreading skills for mechanical, format, content, and spelling errors. RECOMMENDED PREPARATION CISA 171 or equivalent keyboarding skill, CISA 186, and BUSI 185. REQUIRED STUDENT MATERIALS Orr, D., H., Henson, C.W., & Daniels, H.F. (2003). Proofreading: A programmed approach. (4 th ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning. VanHuss, S. H., & Forde, C.M. (2011). Sports Connection: integrated simulation: Microsoft Office 2007/2010. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning. Clark, James, and Lyn Clark. (2009) How 12, A Handbook for Office Professionals. 12 th ed. South-Western/Cengage Learning. A flash media drive COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the course you will be able to demonstrate the ability to: Efficiently set priorities and organize jobs to expedite workflow. Use comprehensive editing features of a word processing program to produce a document in the most efficient manner. Print Date: 6/2/2015 8:45:00 AM Page 1

2 Understand and apply the cognitive/decision making processes necessary to produce a job efficiently--from its conception to final format. Identify and correct the basic types of errors made by writers and keyboarding specialists in the preparation of documents including numerical calculations, format, grammar, improper word usage, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and content. Recognize and use appropriate proofreading symbols to indicate changes in text. Produce an advanced level of keyed work. Type wpm for 5 minutes with fewer than 5 errors. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Efficiently set priorities and organize word-processing jobs to expedite workflow. Use comprehensive editing features of a word-processing program to produce a document in the most efficient manner. LESSON INSTRUCTIONS Completion of all assigned The Sports Connection projects, tasks, and exams; completion of all assigned Proofreading, A Programmed Approach exercises, chapter quizzes, and final exam; and, completion of all assigned timed writings. SPORTS CONNECTION SIMULATION PROJECTS AND TASKS Refer to your Recap Sheet for specific projects and tasks assigned from the Sports Connection book. TIMED WRITINGS Steps for Completing Timed Writings Sign out a Keyboarding 2 text, Gregg College Document Processing. (Lessons ). Get into GDP Standalone Program Lessons Select the appropriate lesson. Select appropriate part for timed writing. Take timed writings. Print a report of the timed writings. (See a staff member for assistance.) Print Date: 6/2/2015 8:45:00 AM Page 2

3 Mark the report with speed Category to which to apply timed writings. You do not have to type the maximum 50, 55, 60 wpm. See Points for Timed Writings on Page 2. Put the report in your folder and turn in. Follow Course Schedule for which week the timed writing is due. If the specific timed writing is not submitted by the end of the week it is due, no points will be earned. EVALUATION OF PROGRESS Jobs and Exercises. Each job and exercise will be assigned a point value based on its length and/or importance. Evaluation of jobs will be based on format, appearance, accuracy, completeness, and adherence to instructions. Evaluation of exercises will be based on accuracy and completeness. Extra credit points may be earned for the proofreading portion of the course. Please see your instructor if you are interested in this option. Tests. There is 1 proofreading pretest and 1 proofreading final exam in addition to 14 proofreading quizzes. There will be 1 midterm and 1 final exam for The Sports Connection Simulation. Timed Writings. There are 9 timed writings. Points are earned for whatever speed you type, based on the following scale: POINTS FOR TIMED WRITINGS: To receive any points, a TW may not have more than five errors. 50 wpm = 20 points 49 wpm = wpm = wpm = wpm = wpm = wpm = 8 43 wpm = 6 42 wpm = 4 41 wpm = 2 40 wpm = 0 (Lessons 98,100, 102) 55 wpm = 20 points 54 wpm = wpm = wpm = wpm = wpm = wpm = 8 48 wpm = 6 47 wpm = 4 46 wpm = 2 45 wpm = 0 (Lessons 104, 108, 112) 60 wpm = 20 points 59 wpm = wpm = wpm = wpm = wpm = wpm = 8 53 wpm = 6 52 wpm = 4 51 wpm = 2 50 wpm = 0 (Lessons 116, 118, 120) Print Date: 6/2/2015 8:45:00 AM Page 3

4 Grading Scale Below are total point values for each portion of the course: See Recap Sheet for exact points. The Sports Connection Projects and Tasks 1260 The Sports Connection Midterm 100 The Sport Connection Final Exam 150 Gregg College Document Processing for Windows Timings 180 Proofreading, A Programmed Approach Pretest 50 Proofreading, A Programmed Approach Chapter Quizzes 264 Proofreading, A Programmed Approach Final Exam 100 TOTAL 2104 The following grading scale for accumulated points will be applied: = A = B = C = D 1261 or Below = F Print Date: 6/2/2015 8:45:00 AM Page 4

5 CISA 270--KEYBOARDING 3 COURSE SCHEDULE The Sports Connection Simulation Gregg Timed Writings* *No points given for TWs completed after week due. Proofreading, A Programmed Approach Week Due **Projects/Tasks Ch. Quiz 1 Orientation Orientation Orientation 2 Complete Outlook Training on how to set up a contact list and calendar entries (1.2 Show Instructor) Pretest & 2 3 #1, Lesson 98 D Due 3 4 Project 2- EXTRA CREDIT OPTION ONLY #2, Lesson 100 F Due 4 5 Project #3, Lesson 102 C Due Project 4 (1, 2, 4, (6)) #4, Lesson 104 C Due 8 9 Midterm 9 10 Project 5 #5, Lesson 108 C Due #6, Lesson 112 C Due Project #7, Lesson 116 C Due Project #8, Lesson 118 C Due 17 Project 8 (8-1 & 8-5) #9, Lesson 120 D Due 18 The Sports Connection Final Exam Proofreading Final Exam Extra Credit Due- See Instructor * 2 points per task will be deducted if task is not submitted by the end of the week DUE. **Refer to the The Sports Connection Recap Sheet to determine which specific tasks are required for each project. Extra Credit Options are also noted on the recap sheet. Project 2 is not required and is an all Extra Credit Option assignment. Print Date: 6/2/2015 8:45:00 AM Page 5

6 CISA 270--Keyboarding 3 The Sports Connection Simulation (4 th Edition) Recap Sheet Project 1: Sports Connection Identity 1-1 Establish Brand Identity and Standardize Formats Task 1 10 Task Set UP Contacts Task 1 10 Task 3 10 Task Develop Organizational Skills Prepare Letter and Envelope Prepare Staff Memo Prepare Handout Using Report Format Create Calendar Manage Tasks Task 1 5 Task Research Purchase Options and Make a Recommendation 20 EC Project 2: Finances 2-1 Prepare Budget Worksheet Task Analyze Data and Design Charts 20 EC 2-3 Revise Worksheet and Create Charts Task 1 5 EC Task 3 10 EC 2-4 Prepare Fee Schedule Task 1 20 Task Research Speech Topics and Compose Outline 20 EC Project 3: Community Foundation Relationship 3-1 Prepare Budget Report Task Develop Alternative Budget Plan 20 EC 3-3 Create a Custom Presentation Task 1 20 EC EC 3-4 Prepare Fax Cover and Update Contacts Task 1 10 Task 3 5 Project 4: Information Management 4-1 Create and Use Access database Task 1 20 Task 4 20 Task 5 20 EC 4-2 Prepare Agenda Mailing Task 1 20 Task 4 20 Print Date: 6/2/2015 8:45:00 AM Page 6

7 4-3 Update Calendar and tasks Task 1 20 Project 5: Grand Opening 5-1 Create Worksheet with comments Task Update Calendar and Contact List Task Design Table and Compose Memo Task Prepare Memo and Compose Task 1 20 Project 6: Marketing and Promotion 6-1 Design Invitation Develop Article from Outline Research Travel Alternatives Develop Strategy for Advertising Flyer Task 1 20 Task Prepare Newsletter 20 Project 7: Database Management 7-1 Prepare Merge Letter and Envelopes Task Create Database Tables with Relationships Task 1 20 EC EC EC 7-5 Prepare Memo and Labels from Database Task Design Announcement and Prepare Labels Task 1 20 EC 7-7 Develop Handout and Labels Task 1 20 Project 8: Program Management 8-1 Design Membership Application Prepare Documents for SharePoint Site Task 1 20 EC 8-4 Prepare Employment Announcement Research Topic and Prepare Presentation Prepare a Golf Announcement 20 Project 9: Program Connectivity 9-1 Visit Social Media Sites and Collect Information Task Determine Applicability of Each Site Task 1 20 Print Date: 6/2/2015 8:45:00 AM Page 7

8 CISA 270 Keyboarding 3 TOTAL POINTS RECAP SHEET SPORTS CONNECTION EXAMS TIMED WRITINGS COURSE GRADE Projects and Tasks (1260) PROGRAMMED PROOFREADING Pretest (50) QUIZZES Ch 2 Quiz (10) Ch 3 Quiz (14) Ch 4 Quiz (17) Ch 5 Quiz (20) Ch 6 Quiz (26) Ch 7 Quiz (20) Ch 8 Quiz (20) Ch 9 Quiz (20) Ch 10 Quiz (15) Ch 11 Quiz (15) Ch 12 Quiz (15) Ch 13 Quiz (24) Ch 14 Quiz (25) Ch 15 Quiz (25) Extra Credit (25) Posttest QUIZZES = (264 Pts) SPORTS CONNECTION Midterm (100 pts) Final Exam (150 pts) PROOFREADING Final (100 pts) Extra Credit (50) TOTAL PTS: 50 wpm: # 1 Lesson 98 # 2 Lesson 100 # 3 Lesson wpm: # 4 Lesson 104 # 5 Lesson 108 # 6 Lesson wpm: # 7 Lesson 116 # 8 Lesson 118 # 9 Lesson 120 TIMED WRITINGS = (180 Pts) TOTAL PTS: =A =B =C =D 1261 or Below=F TOTAL PTS: (2104 Available Pts.) LETTER GRADE: TOTAL PTS: Print Date: 6/2/2015 8:45:00 AM Page 8