Valencia College

Keyboarding and Document Processing I, Spring Term 2003/2004

OST1100 CRN 22483

Instructor:  Storm Russo  

E-mail: srusso@mail.valencia.cc.fl.us or jrusso@atlas.valenciacollege.edu

Phone:  407-582-2348      Office and Office Hours:  As Posted, Portable 2C

Web Page:  http://faculty.valencia.cc.fl.us/srusso/

Course Description:  Techniques and basic skill in keyboarding, mastery of computer keyboard, operation and care of computer. Students prepare business letters, reports and tabulated applications. For students with little or no keyboarding experience. (Special Fee: $25.00)

Prerequisites:  None

Course Outcomes and Core Competencies: Upon completion of this course the student will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Operate the entire keyboard by touch.
2. Develop typing speed and accuracy.
3. Acquire good work habits and typing posture/techniques for skill improvement.
4. Understand how word processing equipment and software function when used to set formats for various production assignments.
5. Follow written directions in textbook assignments.
6. Sharpen language arts skills.
7. Center typed material horizontally and vertically.
8. Prepare
   1. Business letters, personal letters and envelopes.
   2. One-page reports, enumerations and bibliographies.
   3. Tables with column headings.
   4. Memoranda on plain paper.
   5. Two-page bound reports with footnotes/endnotes.
   6. Job application papers.

This course seeks to reinforce the following Valencia Student Competencies:

• Think clearly, critically and creatively by analyzing, synthesizing, integrating and evaluating symbolic works and truth claims.
• Reflect on your own and other’s values form individual, cultural, and global perspectives.
• Communicate by reading, listening, writing and speaking effectively.
• Act purposefully, reflectively and responsibly by implementing effective problem solving and decision making strategies. 

Attendance:

• Valencia's attendance policy is that a student will be present for all class meetings (see college catalog). After two absences (one in a night class), a student will receive a warning notice, and may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
• Continual tardiness or leaving early will be viewed as absences and/or a disruption of class (see conduct code in catalog).

Withdrawal From Class:

 A student may withdraw at any time before or on March 26, 2004, by filling a withdraw form in the Admissions Office in Building 1 and receive a W for a grade. After this date, if a student withdraws or is withdrawn by the professor for excessive absences or other reasons, the professor will assign a withdrawal grade of WP (Withdrawn Passing) or WF (Withdrawn Failing), based upon the student's academic achievement in class as of the last day of attendance. A W or WP will not be counted in the grade point average; a WF will be calculated as an F in the grade point average. If the student fails to take the required final examination, the professor will assign a WF.

 Textbook and Materials:

·        Gregg College Keyboarding and Document Processing for Windows, 9^Th  Edition. By Ober, Hanson, Johnson, Rice, Poland and Rossetti, Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2001

·        Zip Disk to save assignments

Grading

GRADING:  Three Minute Timed Writing Scale

Part 2                          Part 3                                                             

Error Limit 3                 Error Limit 3

A         40+                  A         50+      A         90 - 100%                   Progress Tests    45%

B          35+                  B         45+      B          80 - 89%                    Timed Writings 45%

C         28+                  C         38+      C         70 - 79%                     Techniques         10%

D         21+                  D         31+      D         60 - 69%

 Student Conduct:

Valencia College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct.  By enrolling at Valencia College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct.  The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty.  Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty member to leave the class.   Violation of any classroom or Valencia’s rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Valencia.   Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions.  You will find the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.

Academic Dishonesty:

Each student is expected to be in complete compliance with the college policy on academic honesty as set forth in the college catalog and the student handbook.  Any student cheating on and exam will receive a zero on the exam and the professor, at his discretion, can withdraw the student from the class.

DISCLAIMER 

Changes may be made to the syllabus at any time during the term by announcement of professor followed by a revised printed copy.  It is the responsibility of the student to make any adjustments as announced.

Note To Students With Disabilities:

Please schedule a conference with the instructor so that we can arrange assignments or testing to assure your best chance to succeed in this course.