Course Snapshot for CIS135 - Complete PC Word Processing
The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.
Course Competencies
The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:
- Identify the objects on the Windows desktop.
- Define file control commands.
- Discover how to use the speller, thesaurus, grammar checker, and autocorrect.
- Identify and use the components of the Word Window.
- Discover how to use the Word Help System to get Help.
- Identify the toolbars and menus in the Word Window.
- Demonstrate how to attach templates and styles in a Word document.
- Use a data disk and/or flash drive.
- Demonstrate how to move, copy, delete, and rename a file on a data disk or between drives.
- Create, edit save, retrieve, and print documents using Word.
- Demonstrate how to use the format painter, bullets, find and
replace text, changing margins, left, right, and center alignment, and
paragraph indents.
- Demonstrate how to use cut, copy, and paste commands.
- Create a multiple-page report using page numbering, headers,
footers, tables, vertical alignment, table of contents, and tabs.
- Merge files to create a personalized form letter.
- Create, format, and print mailing labels.
- Create a telephone list.
- Create a newsletter using WordArt, Newspaper style columns,
Clip Art, Drop Caps, Wrapping Text Around a Graphic and add a page
border.
- Create, edit, and format a mail merge main and data document.
Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies
The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:
Module 1
| |
Outcomes |
Competencies |
| 1 |
Make use of operating system to open programs and navigate between programs. |
A, B |
| 2 |
Use backstage view to open, print, and close files and applications. |
A, B, H |
| 3 |
Demonstrate working manipulating (selecting, copying, moving, creating) files. |
I |
Module 2
| |
Outcomes |
Competencies |
| 1 |
Demonstrate the ability to create and edit a Word document. |
C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, L |
| 2 |
Apply different views. |
D, F |
| 3 |
Discuss readability of documents. |
C, D, F |
| 4 |
Modify document properties when saving or printing documents. |
D, F, I, J |
| 5 |
Demonstrate the ability to create proper citations in a paper. |
D, G, J, K, L, M |
| 6 |
Create attractive document by insert and formatting objects. |
R |
Module 3
| |
Outcomes |
Competencies |
| 1 |
Apply various formatting skill to paragraphs and documents. |
D, F, K, L, M |
| 2 |
Apply styles to documents. |
K, Q |
| 3 |
Create attractive document by insert and formatting objects. |
R |
| 4 |
Demonstrate the ability to select, use, and create templates. |
D, F, G, J, K, L |
| 5 |
Create and modify and manage mail merge documents. |
N, O, P, R |
| 6 |
Demonstrate the ability to create, format and modify tables. |
M, P |
Module 4
| |
Outcomes |
Competencies |
| 1 |
Demonstrate the ability for reviewing and tracking changes in a document. |
F, J |
| 2 |
Construct a newsletter. |
C, F, G, J, K, Q |
| 3 |
Insert and manipulate graphic objects. |
Q |
| 4 |
Insert linked and embedded objects. |
Q |
| 5 |
Compare two documents side by side. |
D, F, J |
| 6 |
Create reference documents. |
M |
Module 5
| |
Outcomes |
Competencies |
| 1 |
Create and use electronic forms. |
D, F |
| 2 |
Create and run macros. |
D, F |
| 3 |
Practice protecting documents. |
D, F |
| 4 |
Demonstrate the ability to customize the ribbon. |
D, F |
For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10 and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.
Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):
Mark all Module due dates on your calendar for this class. You may submit assignments AHEAD of schedule. Late assignments will not be accepted without prior approval.
Summary of Grading
| Assignment |
Points |
% |
| Discussions (4 @ 20 points each) |
80 |
9% |
| Quizzes (1 @ 10 points each) |
10 |
1% |
| Assignments (11 @ 10 points each) |
110 |
12% |
| SAM Projects (9 @ 50 points each) |
450 |
47% |
| Capstones (3 @ 100 points each) |
300 |
31% |
| TOTAL |
950 |
100% |
Grading Scale
| A = 90 to 100% |
B = 80 to 89% |
C = 70 to 79% |
D = 60 to 69% |
F = 59% and below |