Sacramento City College

CISA 305 Beginning Word Processing – MS Word 2003 Fall 2007 – 1^st 8

Prerequisite: BUSTEC 300 or 100 - "C" or better Room: B221a

Instructor: Kathy Camarena Office: B221b

Email: camarek@scc.losrios.edu Phone: (916) 650-2774

Class: (19419) Monday and Wednesday, 9 am to 11:55 am, August 27 to October 17

Textbook: Microsoft Word 2003 Benchmark Specialist Level, Nita Rutkosky, EMCParadigm Publishing.

Objectives: Introduction to word processing on microcomputers, including terminology, screen formats, text editing, formatting and enhancements, sorting, merging, and proofreading.

Participant Responsibilities:

· Keep on schedule, work will go quickly and there will be assignments due every week.

· Read all assigned materials, including textbook, lecture notes, and extra materials.

· Pass tests and final exam.

· Complete all assignments and exercises on time.

· Participate in class discussions and exercises. Borderline grades will be determined by class participation. Student must be current in all work and have extreme circumstances to request an incomplete

· Any inappropriate language or images on projects will result in an automatic 0.

· Cooperate on projects, but do not copy. Any copying or cheating will earn 0 points - for all participants.

· Enjoy the experience. Competent word processing will help in all your future classes and work.

Method of Evaluation:

Points Percent Grade

180- 200 90% - 100% A

160 - 179 80% - 89% B

140 - 159 70% - 79% C

120 - 139 60% - 69% D

0 - 119 0 - 59% F

Schedule: Instructor reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the schedule. Exercises and projects from the textbook and handouts will be assigned every week.

Plan on setting aside at least 6 hours per week to complete assignments—more time if you read or type slowly, have difficulty with the language, or have trouble getting access to a computer.

Office hours: B221b Mon-Wed 8 am to 9 am, Tues-Thurs 9:30-10:30am, Mon online -email 7-8 pm

Division Dean: Shirley Short 558-2581

Note: If you have a learning disability or a physical disability that requires accommodation, please let me know as soon as possible. These discussions are best handled before or after class, during my office hours or by special appointment. All needs that have been verified through the Disability Resource Center will be accommodated.

Important dates: Last day to: Enroll – Sept 2, Drop for Refund – Aug 31; Drop without notation – Sept 9 Last day to petition for Credit/No Credit Sept 7, Drop with W – October 5.

Late Assignments:

Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are due in folder Wednesday midnight. Assignments submitted on time will receive earned points and the opportunity to correct errors for full points.

Assignments submitted after the deadline will be credited points earned minus 5% per day. There will be no opportunity for corrections. Assignments submitted after the end of the 5-day grace period will not be accepted.

Work Schedule:

Date	Lecture	Lab – check lecture notes for specific instructions	Points
Weeks 1 & 2 Due September 5	Student Information Sheet - File Management	Creating folders, moving files	4
	Chapter 1 - Creating, Printing and Editing Word Documents	Concepts Check Skills check OYO Exercise	1
			2
			4
	Chapter 2 – Formatting Characters and Using Help	Concepts Check Skills Check OYO Exercise	1
			2
			13
Week 3 Due September 12	Chapter 3 – Formatting Paragraphs	Concepts Check Skills Check OYO Exercise	1
			4
			13
Week 4 Due September 19	Chapter 4 – Formatting Documents	Concepts Check Skills Check OYO Exercise	1
			4
			13
Week 5 Due September 26	Chapter 5 – Maintaining Documents	Concepts Check Skills Check OYO Exercise	1
			4
			13
	Midterm Chapters 1-4 (in class – Wed Sept 26)		16
Week 6 Due October 3	Chapter 6 – Customizing Documents	Concepts Check Skills Check OYO Exercise	1
			4
			13
Week 7 Due October 10	Chapter 7 Creating Tables and Charts	Concepts Checks Skills Check OYO Exercises	1
			4
			13
Week 8 Due October 17	Final Project Due Wednesday, October 17, midnight Final Exam In Class – Wednesday, October 17		37
			30
Total Possible Points			200