Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to type business letters with special features, memorandums, reports, tables and a variety of administrative documents. The student should also be able to use Microsoft Word to complete these activities. 1 hr./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Format memorandums and letters with special features.
2. Apply language arts skills correctly to all documents.
3. Format various parts of bound and unbound multi-page report.
4. Format tables using a word processing table feature.
5. Format specialized reports such as minutes, itineraries, resumes, agendas and fax sheets.
6. Format tables within letters, memorandums and reports.
7. Format envelopes using U.S. Mail standards.
8. Create and format administrative documents using word processing features and templates.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Format Letters and Memorandums
   A. Format block, modified, and simplified letters.
   B. Prepare letters with special features: subject line, reference line,
copy and enclosure notations, and mailing notations.
   C. Format business envelopes to accompany letters.
   D. Key and format two-page letters.
   E. Format short and long memorandums.
   F. Format memorandums and letters with bullets and numbers.
   G. Key and format two-page memorandums.
   H. Prepare letters and memorandums using templates.

II. Format Tables
   A. Create a table using the word processing table function.
   B. Format a table with enhancements including font size, borders,
alignment and shading.
   C. Modify a table by inserting or deleting rows and columns and/or
joining or splitting cells.

III. Format Reports
   A. Format a leftbound and unbound report.
   B. Format business reports with preliminary pages including the title
page and table of contents.
   C. Prepare a report with footnotes/endnotes.

IV. Format Administrative Documents
   A. Prepare an agenda in correct format.
   B. Format an itinerary.
   C. Key and format Action Minutes.
   D. Format a news release.
   E. Format a resume using a template.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests (2)             35% of grade
Projects (4)          65% of grade
TOTAL                100%

   Grade Criteria:
   90 - 100% = A
   80 -  89% = B
   70 -  79% = C
   60 -  69% = D
    0 -  59% = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.