WORD PROCESSING
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POFI
2401
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Prerequisite:
(a) Keyboarding skill of 40 gross words per minute or division
chairperson approval. (b)
Internet connection
with an e-mail address. (c) Microsoft Word 2007 software. If you do not
have Word 2007, it must be purchased before you can take the course.
Course
Description:
This is
an introductory course designed to present concepts of information/word
processing as well as the opportunity to perform basic word processing
functions, develop formatting skills, and apply communication skills using word
processing application software. All assignments will be completed in Word 2007.
This is
not a self paced course. There are due dates for the assignments. Starting with
week one, there are assignments due each week. There are also cut off dates.
These are the dates that the assignments will no longer be accepted. |
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Microsoft Word 2007, Signature Series, by Nita H. Rutkosky,
EMCParadigm Publishing, which
includes a student CD. Also, each student will need four 3 1/2 - inch
diskettes that are double sided, high-density (1 for each unit and 1 for
testing).
ISBN: 978-0-76383-026-7
The TVCC bookstore telephone number is: (903) 675-6316
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This is an Internet class. This means that you do all your work on your
computer. To be successful, you will need to spend from 4 to 6 hours each week
working on your assignments. Maybe more if you are a slow typist.
If you need to use a computer on campus, lab hours will be posted outside the lab
doors the 2nd week of the semester. You will work through 3 units or modules to complete the course. At the
end of each Unit, you will take a test. Your module grade will consists of the following:
- Theory Test (written)
- 20%
- Performance Assessments (problem tests) - 40%
- Skill Assessments (problems from Text) - 40%
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To be successful in the course you need to do the following:
- Turn in assigned problems when due. Don't get behind.
- Read the assigned chapters before attempting your work.
- Complete all theory tests and units tests as required.
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