IT101

WORD PROCESSING

SYLLABUS

Course Title:
Word Processing / Course Number:
IT101 / Effective Date: 01/18/2012
Revision Date: 12/2011
Applies to: All Campuses
Online available for approved campuses
Quarter Credit Hours: 2 / Course Length: 12 weeks / Lecture Hours:
Laboratory Hours:
Externship/Clinic Hours:
Study/Prep/Review Hours:
Outside Hours: / 0
40
0
10
10
Instructor’s Name:Joel Campbell / Instructor’s Office Hours:
Monday/Wednesday
10:30 am– 12:30 pm / Meeting Days/Times:Monday/Wednesday
8:30 – 10:20 am Room 115
Term Dates/Year: Winter 2012
Course Catalog Description:
An introduction to the basic techniques of electronic word processing. Students apply word processing skills to prepare, revise, edit, or adjust business and personal documents.
Course Prerequisite(s): IT100
Course Corequisite(s): None / Challenge Examination available?
■Yes  No / Research Component included?
■Yes  No / Portfolio Piece(s) included?
■Yes  No
Required Media/Equipment/Software:
Go! With Microsoft Word 2010 Comprehensive, Gaskin, Ferrett, & Martin,Pearson, 2011. ISBN 9780135097984
Software: Microsoft Windows 7; Microsoft Office 2010; Internet Explorer 8. Instructor will provide information on how to use these packages
Student Access Code for Microsoft Office Professional Academic 2010. Access to Go! CD-ROM and MyITLab. Instructions provided in separate document for student access (codes received in IT100 course).
Notebook, pen, pencil, highlighter, and computer disk orUSB drive (may be bundled with text).
Resources:
Library materials, periodicals, newspapers, and Internet resources for research and other purposes.
Teaching Strategies:
Instructors utilize a variety of teaching strategies and methods in the instruction process. These may include, but are not limited to, lecture, demonstration, group projects, guest speakers, audio-visual presentations, on-line activities, field trips, and simulated work experiences.
Additional Hours Outside of Class
Hours currently identified as Lecture, Laboratory or Externship hours are identified on the syllabus as calculated time required for delivery of content, demonstration of skill, and practical application required for reinforcement of course competencies. Additionally students will be assigned specific activities to incorporate out-of-class hours in achievement of course objectives. Out-of-class assignments will be graded as part of the overall course grade.
Outside Hours: For converted clock hour programs, assigned outside hours may be used in the calculation of total credits awarded in the class. For specific assignments, see attached course outline.
Study/Prep/Review Hours: Students are expected to be prepared for the distribution of information from their instructor through utilization of their required textbook, workbook, web resources or other outside materials. Time spent in preparation for or reflection of course lecture will approximate two hours outside of class for each lecture contact hour utilized by the instructor in delivery of the material and 1/4 hour outside of class for each hour of structured lab time. This outside preparation time may include the reading/skimming of textbook material, homework assignments, preparation for lab assignments, workbook activities, awareness/review of any safety precautions, or research of relevant supplemental information. Additionally, students are expected to record notes from course lecture to be reviewed as background for subsequent lessons, homework, or in preparation for exams. Review and reflection of classroom discussions, demonstrations, or presentation are included in the recognition of the additional outside course hours.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Manage document storage, retrieval, and archiving.
  2. Perform basic editing functions.
  3. Effectively manage software productivity capabilities.
  4. Perform basic formatting functions.
  5. Manage page definitions.
  6. Create tables, columns, and charts.
  7. Use and edit graphics.
  8. Effectively proofread and edit.
  9. Manage basic mail merge techniques effectively.

Topical Outline:
  1. File Management and Maintenance
  2. Format Techniques
  3. Tabs, Margins, Templates, Page/Section Controls
  4. Writing and Editing Tools
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  1. Headers and Footers
  2. Tables and Columns
  3. Basic Cooperative Editing and File Sharing
  4. Inserting and Editing Graphic Objects

Course Completion Requirements:
Complete all required homework/assignments, quizzes, examinations, and projects with a passing grade.
Grading and Evaluation:
Course requirements include evaluation in the areas of class participation (including attendance), homework, quizzes, examinations, and projects as follows:
Final Grades will be determined by:Grading Scale:
Class Participation10%90-100%A
Homework/Assignments20%80-89%B
Quizzes 20%70-79%C
Examinations20%00-69%F
Projects 25%
Portfolio 5%
Total 100%
Class Participation: This portion of the grade includes evaluation of self-directed work habits such as attendance, class preparedness, communication, and (where appropriate) professional vocabulary, dress, or grooming. Students are expected to have read the assigned chapter(s) as identified on the syllabus and be prepared to discuss the content during class hours. Class participation may include group activities, peer review, and demonstration. Class preparation will require additional study/preparation time outside of scheduled class hours. Instructor facilitated discussions may be used in verification of course objectives
Homework/Assignments: Homework will be assigned in this course. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned due date. Assignments turned in after the scheduled due date and time for any reason may be assessed as late credit by the instructor. Homework is assigned as indicated on the course syllabus. Homework assignments will require outside preparation on the part of the student to execute activities in assessment of course objectives.
Quizzes: There will be both announced and unannounced quizzes. Quizzes missed for any reason will receive grades of zero (0) and cannot be made up. The lowest recorded quiz will not be counted in the final grade. Announced and unannounced quizzes will be used as a means to verify attainment of course objectives. Students will be expected to spend time outside of class studying materials in preparation for any quiz as well as time spent reviewing quiz results in preparation for homework, class discussion or examination
Examinations: The number of examinations will be equivalent to the credit hours earned in this course and may include a comprehensive final examination. There is no makeup of examinations missed. Extreme cases of absence due to documented mitigating circumstances will be handled at the discretion of the instructor. Students are expected to utilize time outside of class in preparation for assessments. Assessments will be utilized to verify acquisition of course objectives
Projects: Project requirements will be outlined in detailed separate instructions and will reflect the practical application of fundamentals and principles discussed in this course. Projects include library research and may also include classroom/laboratory, clinic/externship/practicum, and/or other activities. Project assignments require utilization of course materials and resources in demonstration of course objectives. Students are expected to incorporate time outside of class to research, create, and prepare projects for demonstration and assessment.
Portfolio: Instructor identified portfolio assignments will require additional time outside of class in preparation for final submission of course portfolio. Portfolio assignments are an integral part of the recognition of attainment of course objectives.
Attendance Policy:
Because of the intensive nature of this course, attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to comply with the school’s attendance policy as published in the school’s catalog. All absences, late arrivals, and early departures are recorded and become a part of the student’s permanent record. No distinction will be made between excused and unexcused absences. Failure to comply with the attendance policy can result in reduction of the final grade, course failure, suspension, or dismissal. Externship and clinic courses and programs which are considered clock hour programs for Title IV purposes, have their own specific attendance criteria and may require make-up of all hours missed.
Make-up Policy:
Students are accountable for all work missed during periods of absence. Students are responsible for contacting their instructors about any make-up of class work. All make-up is at the sole discretion of the instructor. Make-up of missed classes does not erase an absence from a student’s record. See Grading above for additional information.
Special Needs:
Students in need of special accommodation should notify the instructor in writing by the second class session.
Course Outline:
  • See attached outline of structured in-class sessions
  • Additional Outside Hours required:
5 hours- reading, studying, and reviewing textbook material as indicated on the attached outline in preparation and participation in course discussions. Participation and discussion are utilized to evaluate course objectives have been met. Included in Participation and Quiz grading
4 hours – Completion of homework/lab assignments in preparation for in-class lab work. Students should review and be familiar with safety precautions prior to beginning any lab activities. Included in Homework & Project grade
1 hour–Compilation of the project into the student portfolio. Students should include a reflective narrative which provides relevance of the project to the students program and career goals. Student portfolios should be presented to the instructor for sign-off, verification and feedback. Portfolio grade

IT101

WORD PROCESSING

COURSE OUTLINE

SESSION / DISCUSSION TOPICS / ASSIGNMENTS / NOTES
DUE DATES
1 / Welcome & Introductions
Course Overview (Syllabus, Course Outline)
Introduce Textbook
Review online testing procedures if available
Review file management procedures
Discuss Individual Presentation Project / Announced and unannounced quizzes will be given by the instructor
2 / Projects, Training and Exams are located at and Students should be accessing these sites to practice and submit assignments, complete projects, and take exams
Your instructor will provide login information / Data files are available in the Go! CD-ROM that comes with the book. They may also be downloaded from
Additional instructional materials are available in MyITLab at / ½ outside hour
3 / Common Features Chapter 1: Using the Common Features of Microsoft Office 2010 (pp.1-45) Project 1A: Objectives 1-6 / Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training and Quizzes as assigned by instructor
4 / Common Features Chapter 1: Using the Common Features of Microsoft Office 2010 (pp. 1-45)Project 1B: Objectives 7-12 / ½ outside hour
5 / Review / None / ½ outside hour
6 / Exam #1
7 / Chapter 1: Creating Documents with Microsoft Office 2010 (pp. 49-83) Project 1A: Objectives 1-2 / Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training and Quizzes as assigned by instructor / ½ outside hour
8 / Chapter 1: Creating Documents with Microsoft Office 2010 (pp. 49-83) Project 1A: Objectives 3-4 / ½ outside hour
9 / Chapter 1: Creating Documents with Microsoft Office 2010 (pp. 49-83) Project 1B: Objectives 5-6
10 / Chapter 1: Creating Documents with Microsoft Office 2010 (pp. 49-83) Project 1B: Objectives 7-8 / ½ outside hour
11 / Review / None
12 / Exam #2 / ½ outside hour
13 / Chapter 2: Using Tables and Templates to Create Resumes and Cover Letters (pp. 105-139) Project 2A: Objectives 1-2 / Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training and Quizzes as assigned by instructor
14 / Chapter 2: Using Tables and Templates to Create Resumes and Cover Letters (pp. 105-139) Project 2A: Objective 3 / ½ outside hour
15 / Chapter 2: Using Tables and Templates to Create Resumes and Cover Letters (pp. 105-139) Project 2B: Objectives 4-5
16 / Chapter 2: Using Tables and Templates to Create Resumes and Cover Letters (pp. 105-139) Project 2B: Objectives 6-7 / ½ outside hour
17 / Review / None / ½ outside hour
18 / Exam #3
19 / Chapter 3: Creating Research Papers, Newsletters, and Merged Mailing Labels (pp. 163-195Project 3A: Objectives 1-2 / Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training and Quizzes as assigned by instructor / ½ outside hour
20 / Chapter 3: Creating Research Papers, Newsletters, and Merged Mailing Labels (pp. 163-195Project 3A: Objective 3
21 / Chapter 3: Creating Research Papers, Newsletters, and Merged Mailing Labels (pp. 163-195)Project 3B: Objectives 4-5 / ½ outside hour
22 / Chapter 3: Creating Research Papers, Newsletters, and Merged Mailing Labels (pp. 163-195)Project 3B: Objective 6
23 / Review / None / ½ outside hour
24 / Exam #4
25 / Chapter 4: Using Styles and Creating Multilevel Lists and Charts (pp. 225-257) Project 4A: Objectives 1-2 / Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training and Quizzes as assigned by instructor / ½ outside hour
26 / Chapter 4: Using Styles and Creating Multilevel Lists and Charts (pp. 225-257) Project 4A: Objectives 3-4
27 / Chapter 4: Using Styles and Creating Multilevel Lists and Charts (pp. 225-257) Project 4B: Objectives 5-6 / ½ outside hour
28 / Chapter 4: Using Styles and Creating Multilevel Lists and Charts (pp. 225-257) Project 4B: Objectives 7-8
29 / Review / None / ½ outside hour
30 / Exam #5
31 / Chapter 5: Creating Web Pages and Using Advanced Proofing Options (pp. 281-317) Project 5A: Objectives 1-2 / Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training and Quizzes as assigned by instructor / ½ outside hour
32 / Chapter 5: Creating Web Pages and Using Advanced Proofing Options (pp. 281-317) Project 5A: Objective 3
33 / Chapter 5: Creating Web Pages and Using Advanced Proofing Options (pp. 281-317) Project 5B: Objectives 4-6 / ½ outside hour
34 / Chapter 5: Creating Web Pages and Using Advanced Proofing Options (pp. 281-317) Project 5B: Objectives 7-8
35 / Review / None
36 / Exam #6
37 / Summation and preparation for Portfolio Project Assignment / Culminating documents for portfolio material of original work as assigned
38 / Summation and preparation for Portfolio Project Assignment
39 / Summation and preparation for Portfolio Project Assignment
40 / Course Wrap-up
Course Evaluation
Total Hours / 40 in class hours
10 outside hours

Portfolio Project Assignment

You will be creating and collecting templates to add to your professional Portfolio. In addition to a resume and cover letter which are obvious choices in utilizing word processing software, start thinking about other templates that you could be collecting that would benefit you in the job search or in your career.

In selecting your project think about the various ways in which word processing programs are beneficial. For instance, if you are a Medical Assisting student perhaps you may focus on templates that could be used in the front office (forms, sign-in sheets), keeping up with supplier (table) or even creating a mail merge document to alert your patients to items of interest. Any program of study has an opportunity to create a mail merge document to use in creating Cover Letters and to track employers where resumes have been submitted. . Listed below are just some possible suggestions. Brainstorm with your classmates and your instructor to discover additional options that would be appropriate.

Your final project will be something that you will keep in your Professional Portfolio binder. You will be printing copies of this presentation as well as storing on a USB drive. In addition, you will be completing a reflective piece to discuss how the knowledge gained in this class is beneficial to your career.

If you have any questions, please ask your instructor.

Brainstorming:

Career Focus - Programs / Suggestions
Accounting / Create company end of year statements, notes to financial statements, documents to send to clients regarding tax returns or accounting documents
Business Management / Marketing Plan
Criminal Justice / Reports related to crime or investigation
Dental Assisting / Patient information
Review of software
Early Childhood Education / Memos to parents
Health Information Technology / Forms for physical record of changes in system
Information Technology / Technical information
Troubleshooting
FAQ’s
Medical Assisting / Office documents
Patient information
Forms for referrals to testing sites
Massage Therapy / Flyers
Brochures
Posters of services available
Paralegal / Lots of documents here – Real Estate forms and other legal documents/templates
Surgical Technology / Notes on surgical cases assisted with
Any of the above suggestions may apply to any of the programs and please do not limit yourself to only those listed here.

See supplemental Portfolio Template form provided by instructor

Assignment Descriptions:

  • Review Assignments: Review Assignments provide students with additional practice of the skills they learned in the tutorial using the same tutorial case, with which they are already familiar.
  • Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training, and Quizzes:A typical chapter has Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training, and Quizzes following the Review Assignments. Short chapters can have fewer Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training and Quizzes (or none at all); other chapters may have five Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training, and Quizzes. The Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training, and Quizzes provide further hands-on assessment of the skills and topics presented in the chapter, but with new case scenarios. There are four types of Case Problems, Assignments, Tasks, Training and Quizzes :
  • Apply. In this type of Case Problem, students apply the skills that they have learned in the tutorial to solve a problem.
  • Create. In a Create Case Problem, students are either shown the end result, such as a finished Web site, and asked to create the document based on the figure provided, or students are asked to create something from scratch in a more free-form manner.
  • Challenge. A Challenge Case Problem involves three or more Explore steps. These steps challenge students by having them go beyond what was covered in the tutorial, either with guidance in the step or by using online Help as directed.
  • Research. In this type of Case Problem, students need to go to the Web to find information that they will incorporate somehow in their work for the Case Problem.
  • MyITLab Exercises: This feature is new for Office 2010 and Windows 7. MyITLab exercises integrate the technology skills students learn with one or more of the following soft skills: decision making, problem solving, teamwork, verbal communication, and written communication. The goal of these exercises is to enhance students’ understanding of the soft skills and how to apply them appropriately in real-world, professional situations that also involve software application skills. MyITLab exercises are offered at various points throughout a text, encompassing the concepts and skills presented in a standalone tutorial or a group of related tutorials.

IT101
NOTES TO INSTRUCTOR
(revised 11/11)
(not for student distribution)
  • The course outline assures the objectives of the course are attained.
  • Investigate the ancillary materials supplied in Instructors Resources CD or online at a password is available through publisher representatives.
  • IT201Advanced Word Processing utilizes the remainder of the text material.
  • Student Data file storage needs may require central access or the capacity of a key drive. Review authors’ suggestions.
  • Review the lesson sessions in relationship to the quarter calendar. For 2008, all quarters have at least 40 class sessions including final exam days. Some quarters may have one or two additional days and instructors are expected to stretch or add materials for those extra days. IT101 taught as an evening course may need some adjustment.
  • Utilize end of lesson materials as quiz, general class participation, or homework assignments. Additional case studies appear in the Appendix and online.
  • Basic Mail Merge capabilities are included. Many lesser skills are often addressed in preliminary Document Processing courses and may not need extensive skill set repetition--allowing time for effective production skills.
  • To incorporateMyITLab with the text,contact publisher representative for details.

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