CSP 1230 – Basic Keyboarding
Fall, 20=
06
In this course the student will learn the touch method= of keyboarding using a personal computer keyboard as well as document processi= ng for personal letters and memos. Emphasis will be on speed and accuracy as w= ell as spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Elements of word processing will als= o be presented through the use of word processing software.
The student will meet in lecture 1 hours per week and lab 2 hours per week. Upon successful completion of this cours= e, the student will earn 2 semester hours of credit.
The textbook, Keyboarding and Word Processing – Lessons 1 – 60, 16e, by VanHuss, Forde, Woo, and = Hefferin is required for this class and is available = in the bookstore.
Marjorie F. Hunt
Office A-328
Phone (815) 224-0326
e-mail: marge_hunt@ivcc.edu=
Course evaluation will be based on the total points accumulated during the semester. Assignments and timed writings will be assigned points throughout the semester.
Timed writings (3 minutes each) will be given each cla= ss meeting. You will need a total of 6 graded writings with 3 errors or less by the final exam. The scale is as follows:
&nbs= p; &= nbsp; 35 and above &nbs= p; &= nbsp; A
&nbs= p; &= nbsp; 30 - 34 &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; B
&nbs= p; &= nbsp; 25 – 29 &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; C
&nbs= p; &= nbsp; 20 – 24 &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; D
No late assignments wi=
ll be
accepted.
90 -&n= bsp; 100 =3D A
80 -&n= bsp; 89 =3D B
70 -&n= bsp; 79 =3D C
60 -&n= bsp; 69 =3D D
At the beginning of each class period, the student wil= l be required to sign a roster to verify their attendance at that day’s cl= ass. If the student has perfect attendance for the semester, he/she will be awar= ded a two (2) percent bonus. This bonus will be added to the final percentage f= or all points accumulated during the semester. For every absence beyond two (2= ), the student’s final grade will be reduced by one (1) percentage point= .
Disabilities<= o:p>
If you are a student with a cognitive, physical or psychiatric disability, you may be eligible for academic support services s= uch as extended test time, texts on tape, note taking services, etc… If y= ou are interested in learning whether you qualify for academic support service= s, please contact the Special Populations Office by phone at: 224-00284, 224-0= 350, by email at: tina_hardy@ivcc.edu= , or jim_pendergast@ivcc.edu, or by stopping by office B-204.
November 8, 2006
CSP 1230 – Basic Keyboarding
Tentative Schedule
Fall, 2006
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Week 1 |
Introduction – Review of syllabus and software, Lessons 1 - 4 |
August 16 and 21 |
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Week 2 |
Lessons 5 - 8 |
August 23 and 28 |
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Week 3 |
Lessons 9 - 13 |
August 30 and September 6 |
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Week 4 |
Lessons 14 - 18 |
September
11 and 13 |
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Week 5 |
Lessons 19 - 24 |
September 18 and 20 |
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Week 6 |
Lesson 28 Proofreading exercises Memos |
September 25 and 27 |
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Week 7 |
Lesson 32 Letters |
October 2 and 4 |
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Week 8 |
Proofreading Timings Final Exam |
October 9 and 11 |