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TITLE: Introduction to Word Processing

CIS122

2. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Instructor: E-mail: Telephone: Luis Flores de Valgas lfloresdevalgas@ccc.edu (773) 234-3003

Office Hours CDL Virtual Office: I will log into the course several times a day. Usually, I will log into the course around 9:00AM until 10:00PM (central time). I will try to stay away from the computer at least during the weekends. E-mail is my preference as the communication method and usually faster than voice mail. I generally respond to email messages within 24 hours of receipt; this may be longer if the email is sent between Friday evening and Monday morning. Also, you can make an appointment by email to speak to me at a mutually convenient time. Blackboard (Bb) Course Communication: Your instructor receives text communications only by email and has disabled t the communications messages feature for this course.You must use City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) email. Any email communication generated from the Blackboard course sites will be sent to your City Colleges of Chicago email address.

3. CDL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HELP DESK

You can obtain technical and computer help desk assistance by contacting CDL. Via e-mail at: cdl@ccc.edu For phone numbers and hours of support see our website at: http://ccc.edu/c dl

Center for Distance Learning Dawson Technical Institute 3901 S. State Street, Room 103 Chicago, IL 60609

4. CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Computer Information Systems 122 WW: Introduction to Word

Processing on Microcomputers - This course will provide the students with the in-depth concepts of word processing as they apply to microcomputers in business and personal use. Laboratory assignments provide hands-on experience with microcomputer word processing software. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

5. DELIVERY FORMAT
Web-Based Courses (WW): This course takes place completely on the Internet through the use of the Blackboard course management system (http://ccc.blackboard.com). You are required to purchase textbooks, workbooks, study guides, and/or software. Throughout the semester, you log on to the course website to gain access to course content, information, homework assignments, and communicate with me. Discussion forums and chat provide a high level of interaction between the class and me. You may be required to take exams online, in a proctored setting, at any one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago. Please note that some WW courses may also include mandatory on-campus sessions.

6. SYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS
On two separate days, minimum (e.g. once before the midterm and once after the midterm), we will meet as a class (i.e. all at the same time) using either Elluminate Live, Blackboard Chat, a face-to-face session in a CCC classroom, or something similar. Specific dates and times will be posted later, in the Announcements section of Blackboard. For those who are unable to participate, special arrangements will be made.

7. COURSE TERM 16 Weeks

CREDIT 3 credit hours Fall YEAR: 2012 All CDL courses are offered in a 16-week term in the fall and spring. CDL courses are offered in an 8-week term in the summer. Students register for these courses during the same period as regular term courses.
Class Schedule: This course is scheduled for 16 weeks. The Fall Term, 2012 class dates are from Monday, August 20, 2012 through Saturday, December 8, 2012. Please note the following exception: NOTE: Monday September 3, 2012, Labor Day and Thursday November 22-Friday November 23, 2012 Thanksgiving (Holiday- No assignments due or required examinations are set for this date).

8. PREREQUISITES
This course uses MS Office 2010. Students must have access to a computer loaded with a licensed copy of the software to take this course. CCC will not provide software. Students can purchase the MS Office 2010 professional edition for a student discount at http://www.journeyed.com/home.asp. Eligibility or completion of English 101 is strongly recommended before enrolling in any CDL Course.

*All students enrolled in CDL courses must use their CCC email address only. All CCC students have access to open computer labs which can be used to pursue a CDL course. TVW & WWW courses: Require access 5-6 days/week. System Requirements: Easy and frequent access to a computer with: Google Chrome or Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. 1.2 GHz or greater (Intel Pentium III, Celeron processors or Mac G4) Windows XP, Vista, 7 or Mac OS X 10.5 or higher 1 GB RAM or greater / 20 GB hard drive or larger Broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable modem, fiber, etc.) CD-ROM and sound card with speakers Internet (ISP) account / Internet Explorer 8.0, Firefox 4, Google Chrome 10 Latest version of Java

All users are strongly encouraged to use Internet Explorer Google Chrome i instead of any other browser.

9. SKILLS & TECHNOLOGY RECOMMENDATIONS

S See the syllabus addendum for skills and technology recommendations.

10. COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, the student shall be able to: Use a computer effectively with practical knowledge of Windows 7 operating system; Understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Word 2010; Demonstrate an understanding of the in-depth concepts of word processing as it applies to business and personal use; Be able to study independently, and work in a distance education environment.

11. EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to apply basic to advanced Word skills: Create and edit a word document. Use wizards and templates to create specific documents. Format documents with margins, divide into sections, and add page breaks and page numbers. Insert and edit headers and footers. Format columns and insert clip art. Work with tables. Create a table; Insert, delete, and modify rows and columns. Split and merge cells. Perform calculations in tables. Use table AutoFormat and create a custom format for a table. Illustrate documents with graphics. Add, resize, and reposition graphics. Create text boxes, WordArt and Charts.

Create a simple Web page. Format with themes and illustrate with graphics. Add and modify hyperlinks. Master mail merge operations. Create a main document, design, enter and edit records in a data source. Add merge fields, merge data, create labels, sort and filter records. Create, modify and navigate multi-page documents. Add footnotes and endnotes. Generate a table of contents and an index. Work with master documents. Integrate a word document with Excel worksheet and Excel chart. Design and implement an online form with proper content controls, apply macros, protect and unprotect a document.

12. REQUIRED TEXTS & MATERIALS

Required Textbook: Microsoft Office Word 2010: Comprehensive Author: Shelly Cashman. ISBN: 9781439079003 9 Required Software: Microsoft Word 2010 You need the book by the end of Week1. Note: All required course textbook can be purchased from E-Follett at the website (http://www.ccc-distancelearning.bkstr.com ). CDL Online Text Vendor Follett http://www.ccc-distancelearning.bkstr.com CDL Onsite Bookstore is located at Wright Campus CCC Bookstore Operations Follett ( DA, KK, MX, OH, WR, CDL) Becks (HW, TR) Microsoft Word 2010 You need the book by the end of Week1. Software Name: Microsoft Office 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/student/en/us/office/default.aspx

13. METHODS OF EVALUATION

There are several assignments for this course; the following table outlines each learning activity and its weight in the final course grade (tentative): Learning Activity Lab Assignments Description There are a number of In-the-Lab MS Word Grade (%) 40%

Projects assignments. Participation, Discussion, and etc. Students are required to participate in weekly discussion questions and reflections. Chapter quiz consists of multiple-choice and True/False questions. The midterm exam covers selected material (Chapter 1, 2, 3, & 4) from textbook. Minus 10% of your FINAL GRADE if you do not take the midterm exam The final exam covers selected material (Chapter 5, 6, 7, & 8) from textbook. Minus 10% of your FINAL GRADE if you do not take the Final examination Citation and References: You must cite your sources on any material that you choose to quote or reference. You must also cite your source on the articles that you present in your course papers. You can choose to use either MLA or APA style for citation and references, or you may use some other style. I have provided the following examples. T The Owl at Purdue University: APA Formatting and Style Guide h http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/18/ T The Owl at Purdue University: MLA Formatting and Style Guide http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01 h 10 %

Chapter Quizzes

10 %

Midterm Examination

20%

Final Examination

20%

14. GRADING CRITERIA

Grade Components: Review method of evaluation section for percentiles (tentative). Learning Activities Number of Activities Points for each activity Total Points

Lab Assignments Discussion Topics Chapter Quiz Midterm Examination Final Examination Midterm & Final Practice Exams/Disc Total

9 10 9 1 1 4

10 30 5 5 60 60 5 10

185 50 45 60 60 30

430

Minus 10% of your FINAL GRADE if you do not take the Midterm or Final examination. Percentage Scale: 100% 89% 79% 69% 59% 90% A 80% 70% 60% 0% B C D F

15. COURSE READINGS & ASSIGNMENTS OUTLINE:

COURSE OUTLINE/SCHEDULE Week Date
1. Orientation week: Aug. 20 26

Readings
Read/print the syllabus, and complete the syllabus Signoff survey Attend CDL Student Orientation/go through CDL website Obtain a textbook, if you have not already done so. Without the textbook

Discussion Forums
Student Introduction

Assignment (Due)
Syllabus Signoff due by 08/26/2012 Schedule proctored exams by 08/26/2012 @ 11:59PM

you will not be able to complete the course. Read: Office

2010 and Windows 7: Essential Concepts and Skills

(Pages Off 2 - Off 50) Aug. 20 - Aug. 28 2. Unit 1 Aug. 27 Sept. 2 NSW Grade: CDL students must login at least Once (1) on two (2) different days between August 20, 2012 August 28, 2012 by 11:59 pm. Read: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 InChapter 1 Creating, the-Lab 3 Discussion
Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with Pictures (Pages WD2 WD53)

Creating a Flyer with Pictures Chapter 1 Quiz

By 09/02/2012 @ 11:59PM Chapter 2 Discussion

Chapter 2 Inthe-Lab 2 Preparing a Research Report with a Footnote Chapter 2 Quiz

3. Unit 2 Sept 3 Sept. 9

Read: Chapter 2: Creating a Research Paper with Citations and References (pages WD66 WD125)

By 09/09/2012 @ 11:59PM 4. Unit 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 16

Read: Chapter 3: Creating a Business Letter with a Letterhead and Table (pages WD138 WD190)

Chapter 3 Discussion

Chapter 3 Inthe-Lab 3 Creating a Letter with a Letterhead and Table Chapter 3 Quiz

By 09/16/2012@ 11:59PM 5. Unit 4 Sept. 17 23

Read: Chapter 4: Creating a Document with a Title Page, Lists, Tables, and a Watermark (pages WD202 WD259)

Chapter 4 Discussion

Chapter 4 Inthe-Lab 3 Enhancing a Draft of a Sales Proposal with a Title Page, a Bulleted List, Tables, and a Multilevel List Chapter 4 Quiz

By 09/23/2012@ 11:59PM

6. Unit 5 Sept 24 30

Read: Chapter 5: Using a Template to Create a Resume and Sharing a Finished Document (pages WD274 WD319)

Chapter 5 Discussion

Chapter 5 Inthe-Lab 3: Creating a Resume from a Template and a Web Page from the Resume Chapter 5 Quiz

By 09/30/2012@ 11:59PM 7. Sept. 17 Oct. 6 Midterm Review & Elluminate Online session Midterm Practice Exam By 10/06/2012 @11:59PM

8. Midterm Exam Sept. 25 Oct. 6 9. Unit 6 Oct. 8 Oct. 14

MIDTERM EXAMINATION (Chapter 1 through 5) September 25 October 6, 2012

Read: Chapter 6: Generating Form Letters, Mailing Labels, and a Directory (pages WD330 WD386)

Chapter 6 Discussion

By 10/14/2012 @11:59PM 10. Unit 7 Oct. 15 -21

Read: Chapter 7: Creating a Newsletter with a Pull-Quote and Graphics (pages WD402 WD 459)

Chapter 6 Inthe-Lab 2: Creating a Form letter Using a Template with an IF Field, a Data Source, Mailing Labels, and a Directory Chapter 6 Quiz

Chapter 7 Discussion

Chapter 7 Inthe-Lab 2: Creating a Newsletter with a Pull-Quote (Text box) and an Article on File Chapter 7 - Quiz

By 10/21/2012 @11:59PM 11. Unit 8 Oct. 22 28 Read: Chapter 8: Using Document Collaboration and Integration Tools (pages WD474 WD527) Chapter 8 Discussion

In the Lab 2: Creating a Memo with an Excel Table and Chart Using Office 2010 Chart Tools By 10/28/2012 @11:59PM

12. Unit 9 Oct. 29 Nov. 4

Read: Chapter 9: Creating a Reference Document with a Table of Contents and an Index (pages WD538 WD594)

Chapter 9 Discussion

Chapter 9 Inthe-Lab 2: Creating a Reference Document with a Cover Page, a Table of Contents, a Table of Figures, and an Index Chapter 9 Quiz

By 11/04/2012 @11:59PM 13. Unit 10 Nov. 5 11

Read: Chapter 10: Creating a Template for an Online Form (pages WD610 661)

Chapter 10 Discussion

By 4/22/2012 @11:59PM 14. Unit 11 Nov. 12 18 Read: Chapter 11: Enhancing an Online Form, Using Macros, and Adding Digital Signatures (pages WD 674 WD718) Chapter 11 Discussion

Chapter 10 Inthe-Lab 3: Creating an Online Form with Plain Text, Drop-Down List, Combo Box, Rich Text, Check Box, and Date Picker Content Controls Chapter 10 Quiz

Chapter 11 In the Lab 3: Enhancing the Look of an Online Form and Adding Macros to the Form By 4/29/2012 @11:59PM

Nov. 22 - Nov. 23 2012 Thanksgiving Holiday

15. Nov. 19 25 Final Exam Review & Elluminate Session Final Practice Exam By 11/25/2012 @11:59PM

16. Final Exam Week

FINAL EXAMINATION (Chapter 5 through 8)

November 24 December 3, 2012 @11:59PM