Course Description: Designed for a higher degree of competence in word processing using microcomputer technology. Emphasis is on independent decision making, problem solving, composition, and proofreading.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Construct and/or edit documents in acceptable business format.
2. Efficiently operate a Microsoft Word 2003 word processing system in a business office.
3. Apply a disciplined, logical, and comprehensive approach to problems and decisions; critically think through issues before recommending solutions.
4. Be sensitive in the application of knowledge and experience even in unfamiliar situations.
5. Use the knowledge acquired to continue toward a more advanced study in the field of business.

Content Information:

The final grade will be comprised of all chapter assignments, quizzes, SNAP tutorials and quizzes, final project and final exam.

Unit Objective/Skills Tests	30%
Homework	30%
SNAP Chapter Tutorials and Quizzes	20%
Final Comprehensive Exam	20%

• Students will be required to log-in to SNAP and complete the tutorials.
• Students will be required to complete the exercises and submit the assignments for each of the chapters that are covered.
• On-line discussion will be needed if the student needs specific help with assignments.
• Tests and quizzes will be completed through the SNAP website.

Course Expectations: To complete this course, students will be required to:

1. Maintain regular and continued on-line attendance. You will be expected to log-in to the course Web site at least twice a week to work through course materials and participate in course discussions. You will be expected to log-in to SNAP and complete tutorials bi-weekly.
2. Spend approximately five to seven hours per week learning the objectives and skills for each chapter and preparing for tests and assignments.
3. Submit assignments and meet deadlines for testing.
4. Communicate with the instructor regularly throughout the course.
5. Manage the technology of an on-line course; work the on-line tutorials if not an experience on-line student.
6. Act in a mature and professional matter when interacting with instructor and classmates.
7. Expect to have timely feedback from instructor. E-mail will be answered within 72 hours and homework graded and returned within seven days of deadline due date.

Student Requirements:

1. Have a valid e-mail address. Make sure your e-mail address is current on Hawknet.
2. E-mail the course instructor within one week before the first day of class.
3. Must obtain required access codes (SNAP) and book.
4. Must have computer literacy skills to:
1. Save and retrieve files to a location.
2. Download, save and open files with an attachment.
3. Locate and submit files with an attachment.
4. Create, open and read e-mails and attach files to an e-mail.
5. Obtain all required texts and supplies before the first day of class.
6. Submit all assignments, quizzes, tests, discussions and projects before or on due date to receive full credit.

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