Word Processing
Instructor: Pinda C. Byrd Office: Hall 125B Phone: (910) 296-2550
Office Hours: Monday&Wednesday 11:45 - 1:00
Tuesday&Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 & 12:45 - 1:00
Email: pbyrd@jscc.cc.nc.us
Prerequisite: OST 131, CIS 110 or CIS 111 Credit Hours: 2
Text: Word 2002
Core & Expert by Deborah Hinkle
ISBN# 0-07-827393-5 by Glencoe McGraw-Hill.
Other Materials: At least two 3 ½ inch high density diskettes OR 1 250mg Zip Disk
Course Description: This course introduces word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment.
Course Competencies:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of:
Course Methodology: Course competencies will be accomplished in a lecture/lab setting. Topics will be discussed prior to the completion of the exercises. Completion of exercises may require lab time and preparation time outside the class.
Lecture: The instructor will present information relevant to the course at all class meetings except for test days. Functions and proper procedures for equipment and software will be explained. Students will take notes to use when completing lab assignments.
Course Evaluation:
Final grades will be determined as follows:
Tests 70%
Labs/Quizzes 25%
Class Participation 5%
Tests: Several tests as well as projects will be given during the semester. Some of the tests will be objective (true/false, multiple choice, and completion), and some of the tests will be performance based. The final exam will cover all topics covered during the semester.
Missed Tests: There will be no make-up tests given. All tests will be announced at least two class periods in advance. For extenuating circumstances a test may be taken at a time other than the class time only if arrangements are made in advance with the instructor. Missed tests MUST be taken before the class reviews the tests, which will normally be the first class day after the test.
Labs: Assignments must be completed on time. Any late assignments will be penalized 10 points. Late assignments will not be accepted past the beginning of the next class period. Beyond the beginning of the next class period a grade of zero (0) will be given for the assignment. Quizzes: Quizzes may be given periodically and unannounced. They cannot be made up. They will count as a lab assignment grade.
Class Participation: Your participation in class is vital to your success in this class. The ability to use the software packages and how well you are able to operate the equipment will be evaluated on a daily basis by the instructor.
Attendance: You are expected to attend each scheduled class. Attendance is considered in the 5% class participation grade. You are permitted 10absences for any reason without penalty. Any absences beyond 5, regardless of the reason, will result in a one-point penalty in the 5% class participation portion of your grade. The instructor reserves the right to drop, or lower the final grade, of any student who misses more than 5 days of the scheduled classes. Be aware that coming to class late disrupts the discussion and is unfair to other students. Being tardy twice will be equivalent to one absence in determining the 5% class participation grade.
Classroom Etiquette: Please turn off all cell
phones and pagers before coming to class.
Phones and pagers ringing are very disruptive. If you need to be contacted in an emergency
you can be reached through our department Administrative Assistant.
Also, No Profanity is allowed in the classrooms during class or lab time. If the Instructor hears it you will be asked to leave the room for the rest of the day.
Grading:
A 93-100
B 85-92
C 77-84
D 70-76
F Below 70