Master Syllabus CS1703, Word Processing Applications

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Identify the basic parts of the computer and use Windows

Prepare and edit documents

Format and manage documents

Enhance and customize documents

Manage data

Reference and share information

Course Outline

Review use of Microsoft Windows including identify parts of computer, use the mouse, choose commands, complete computer exercises, customize Quick Access Toolbar, and customize settings

Create, print, and edit documents

Format and customize characters and paragraphs�sort, border, shading, tabs, clipboard

Apply formatting and insert objects�columns, hyphenation, images, pull quotes, text boxes, word art

Maintain documents�folders; insert file; copy, move, rename documents

Create tables and SmartArt�perform calculations in table

Merge documents�data source; main document; merge documents, envelopes, and labels

Customize paragraphs and pages�inserting numbers and bullets, multilevel list numbering, headers and footers

Proof documents�spell check, grammar check, readability and word count, custom dictionary, translation, screen tips

Automate and customize formatting�autocorrect, quick parts, fields

Customize and navigate in a document�themes, styles, hyperlinks

Insert special features and references�non-breaking space, footnotes, citations, bibliographies

Create specialized tables and indexes�table of contents, indexes, table of figures, table of authority

Work with shared documents�inserting comments and tracking changes and combining documents

Protect and prepare documents for distribution using digital signatures

Instructional Methods

Presentation/demonstration by instructor

Hands-on exercises/production problems

Mastery assessments (objective tests, performance assessments)

Instructional Resources and Materials

Microcomputer

Software�Microsoft Word

Textbook

Computer Projection Equipment

Reference materials�online and integrated software help system

Dictionaries and other reference materials are available in classroom

Methods of Assessment

Hands on project assignments

Objective and performance assessments

Measurement of SCCC Outcomes will be assessed through project assignments, examinations, and demonstration of workplace basic skills in working with others, attendance and punctuality, etc.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.