Description:

Students will learn concepts and use of word processing software on the personal computer. Concepts covered will include creating, saving, printing and editing word processing files; searching and replacing text; creating headers and footers; inserting and resizing graphic images; setting up tables; creating and applying styles; and creating mail merge letters. 1 hr. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $20.

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. Enter, save and print a text file using word processing techniques.
2. Use the appropriate commands to reformat paragraphs in a report and automatically center titles.
3. Utilize the spell check capability to find and correct misspelled words in text material.
4. Choose and display different headings and footings in a document utilizing different pagination formats.
5. Demonstrate the ability to move and copy blocks of a document.
6. Explain file specification.
7. Use the appropriate commands to find text and replace it with other text in a document.
8. Set typewriter tabs and decimals within a document.
9. Delete and insert text using special word processing commands.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Concepts of Word Processing
   A. Define word processing terms
   B. Discuss features of word processing software

II. Personal Computer Keyboard, such as IBM PC
   A. List and describe the purpose of the Function Keys
   B. Identify and use the keys on the Main Keyboard
   C. Identify and use the Numeric Keypad
      1. Identify the Cursor
      2. Describe the function and purpose of the Status Line
      3. Explain the purpose of the Control Key
      4. Describe the purpose of the ESC key
      5. Discuss and use the Enter key
      6. Describe the purpose of the Insert key
      7. Describe the purpose of the Delete key
      8. Be aware of the function of the Caps Lock key

III. Perform tasks
   A. Enter Text
   B. Save Text
   C. Print Text
   D. Move Cursor
   E. Set Margins
   F. Use Saving-Printing File Commands
   G. Set and Use Tabs, Ruler Line, Centering, Margin Release
   H. Utilize Tabs, Set/Clear
   I. Employ Special Print Functions
   J. Perform Block Commands
   K. Use Dot Commands
   L. Set Page/Page No.
   M. Perform Find/Replace Commands
   N. Use Spell Check

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

Minimum of five projects      60% of grade
Minimum of two examinations   20% of grade
                             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.