AT MORRISVILLE
Course Outline/Syllabus
Offt 120 Word/Information Processing I Instructor: Mrs. Payette, Asst. Prof.
E-mail: payettp@morrisville.edu Office: Charlton Hall Rm. 114
Phone: 684-6022
Course Description:
Introductory - intermediate course in word processing/information processing with emphasis on mailable copy, document design and proofreading. Involves learning PC software packages for word processing and understanding the multiple functions available within Office XP..
Prerequisite: OFFT 111/112 (Keyboarding 1A and 1B)
Offered: Spring semester
Texts: Microsoft Word 2003 Specialist
Supplemental Materials: Pocket folder
Course Objectives:
1. Produce mailable office-type material on a personal computer.
2. Create, print and edit a variety of Word documents
3. Utilize shortcut commands on Keyboard
4. Compose original text and edit information using the grammar checkers and search and replace functions.
5. Create and utilize templates and tables for efficient data display
6. Utilize strategies for merging and integrating data records into Word
7. Insert graphic elements, clip art, Word Art and a variety of drawing tools
8. Create hyperlinks and forward/send Word documents via e-mail
9. Improve keyboarding skills as well as proofreading skills.
10. Maintain folders and working with multiple documents within Windows Explorer.
11. Improve vocabulary as it relates to Word software.
Grading scale of assignments: Point Deduction:
-10 skipped words;
-5 incorrect format;
-2 incorrect spelling (typos).
1/3 -- Homework -- Chapter Assessments and In-class Assignments
1/3 -- Chapter tests/Theory (Shortcut Command) tests
1/3 -- Final Exam
Attendance is expected at all class sessions. Penalties procedures for not attending class stipulate that if you miss more than 3 (three) classes, for any reason, you may be asked to withdraw from the class or you may be given an automatic F. Please note, if you are late for class, it is your responsibility to ensure that the instructor has marked you present in class at the end of that session. Your attendance for that day will be added; however, it will be noted as a Late Arrival. The student should contact the instructor in advance when an absence is necessary. The student is responsible for all material covered and assignments given when absent from class will still be due within the original homework due date. (No homework extensions are granted due to class absence.) You may e-mail instructor to get homework assigned for that day. Class participation and discussions will be heavily considered in determining your final grade, as this is part of the learning process.
WebCT -- it is mandatory that you access WebCT for this course. All Chapter assignments are included there as well as any homework assigned is also described. You may access WebCt by going to Morrisville’s Homepage and clicking under “Current Student”. At the drop down message, click on OnLine Learning. Click on Login link at this next page and then key your normal username and password. The other way you may access WebCT is by keying eclass.morrisville.edu from your Internet Explorer Address line. Again, this brings you directly into the Login screen of WebCT. Scroll down to the current semester and you’ll see a link for OFFT 120. Double click to open this link. If you do not have access to WebCT, it is your responsibility to stop into the Instructional Communications office located in the basement of Charlton Hall, -- down the hall from the Help Desk (immediately next to the Radio Station). Inform them that you are enrolled in the class and need access to WebCT.
Homework Assignments & Tests: All assignments must be printed out PRIOR to arriving to class. No late assignments will be accepted, regardless of whether the student attends class or not. No makeup tests will be given except in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the instructor. All homework and projects will be typewritten and neat. All problems will be completed on the computer unless otherwise instructed. Students are urged to see their instructor to discuss problems that may arise or to gain assistance with class work.
Homework “Redos”: All homework assignments can be resubmitted; however, the resubmitted assignment must be 100% accurate in order for any additional points to be added to original grade. (10 – 15 points can be added.)
Save lessons/assignments as many exercises build from previous assignment(s).
Assignments will not be accepted if they do not have the following heading.
Your name OFFT
120
Chapter _________ Assessment
___________
IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT THIS HEADING IS ON EVERY ASSIGNMENT HANDED IN. HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THIS
COMPLETE HEADING ON EACH PAGE.
If you are a student with a documented disability, who wishes to use academic accommodations, you should do the following:
1). Speak with me during the first two weeks of class.
2). Talk with Academic Support Center Director
(first floor of Onondaga Hall) to arrange any test accommodations, tutoring
needs, etc..