SYLLABUS
TEXT EDITING APPLICATIONS‑OST
164
SPRING SEMESTER, 2007
INSTRUCTOR: Mr.
Office
Systems Technology OFFICE HOURS: MTWF 10-11; W 1-2
http://www.bladencc.edu EMAIL: cmckenzie@bladen.cc.nc.us
CLASS: MWF 9-9:50
CREDIT: Three
(3) Semester Credit Hours
Three (3)
Contact Hours
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit material.
TEXT: Sue C. Camp, Developing Proofreading and Editing Skills,
5th Ed. Glencoe McGraw‑Hill, 2005.
The Gregg Reference Manual, 10th Ed., Glencoe McGraw‑Hill, 2005.
SOFTWARE: Glencoe
Interactive Grammar (optional)
EQUIPMENT:
Computer and Laser Printer
COURSE
COMPETENCIES:
At the end of this course the student will be able to successfully complete the following skills:
1.
Locate and
correct errors in handwritten, keyed and printed material.
2.
Master
language arts, including punctuation, spelling, capitalization, number usage,
and sentence construction.
3.
Develop a
mental attitude that leads to always anticipate errors.
4.
Edit for
content, clarity, and conciseness.
Procedure
Students are to work all assignments contained within each
lesson/chapter. You should read each chapter before the first class that we
will go over the given material. The instructor may take up all/any/none of the
assignments on the due date for that particular assignment. In order to pass,
you will need to put in a lot of time on this class. I do give pop tests. It is
your job to be prepared for class each day.
Students with special needs related
to a diagnosed disability should contact Tommy Rains (910.879.5570; trains@bladencc.edu) in student services for
assistance.
TIME SCHEDULE
OF COURSE CONTENT
WEEK CHAPTER ACTIVITY
1 Syllabus
1
Keyboarding
Errors
2 2 Spelling and Word Usage
3 3 Capitalization
4 4 Plurals, Possessives, and Word Division
5 5 Comma Usage
6 6 Other Punctuation
7 7 Grammar
MID‑TERM
EXAM
8 8 Sentence Structure
9 9 Number Style
10 10 Formatting Memos and Letters
11 11 Proofreading Reports and
other Multiple‑Page Documents
12 12 Proofreading Statistical and Technical Documents
13 13 Correcting
Inconsistencies
14 14 Editing for Clarity,
Conciseness,
and
Completeness
15 15 Editing for Language Use
16 FINAL EXAM
THE INSTRUCTOR
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY PORTION OF THIS SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME.
COURSE
EVALUATION:
ACTIVITY PERCENTAGES
Chapter Assignments/Tests ............................. 60%
Midterm Exam.................................................... 20%
Final Exam........................................................ _20%
TOTAL POINTS.............................................. 100%
GRADE SCALE:
90‑100 = A
80‑89 = B
70‑79 = C
60‑69 = D
Below
60 = F
Note: Pop Tests and Quizzes will be averaged into the
appropriate category. You are expected to keep up with the assignments and turn
them in on time. If you need to miss a class, turn the work in early. Late work is worth 0 POINTS. No make-ups will be given. Situations
do arise and these will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Do not wait until
after the fact, let the instructor know ASAP.
COURSE
MANAGEMENT:
1.
Administrative Withdrawal: Class attendance of
100 percent is expected. If absences exceed 20 percent (9 hours or 3
consecutive weeks), the student will be dropped from the course with a grade of
F.
2.
Student Initiated Withdrawal: A student may
initiate withdrawal before midterm
with a grade of W. After midterm, the student will
receive a grade of WF unless there
is proof of an extenuating circumstance.
3.
Students are
required to complete all assignments.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Administrative Day.................................................................................. January
2
Registration............................................................................................... January
3
Classes Begin........................................................................................... January
4
Distance Education Orientation/Saturday Classes Begin................. January 6
Last Date to Register or Add a Class.................................................... January
8
Last Date to Drop and Request a 75 % Refund................................. January
11
College Closed (Curriculum Students, and Faculty)......................... January 13
Martin L. King, Jr.,
Spring Break (Curriculum Students and Faculty)............................... March 5-9
College Closed (Curriculum Students and Faculty)............................ March 10
Last Day to Drop with a “W” Grade...................................................... March
13
Easter Holidays (Students and Faculty)................................................ April
5-9
Easter Holidays (Others)................................................................... April
6 and 9
College Closed............................................................................................... April
7
Summer Advisement/Early Registration............................................ April
25-27
Final Exams.................................................................................................. May
3-8
End of Spring Semester................................................................................. May
8
Graduation................................................................................... (
Usage
Policy for Computer Classroom Labs
Access
·
Computer labs will only be accessible when an
instructor or lab facilitator has been assigned to supervise the lab. At all other times the labs will be locked.
·
Only students currently enrolled in a computer course
may use the instructional computer labs to work on current projects assigned in
an appropriate class.
·
Any student wishing to use one of the computer labs
outside of the normally scheduled class time period needs to have permission
from an instructor.
Printing
·
No printing is permitted without the specific consent
of an instructor.
Common Courtesy
·
Students should clean up the work area around them
and return chairs to proper positions when they leave the lab.
·
Conversations during lab hours should be kept to a
minimum to assure a quiet working environment for all students using the
facility.
·
No food or drinks are allowed in the computer
labs.
Equipment
·
Students should inform the instructor of any software
or hardware problems. In no instance
should a student attempt to repair or reset computers or printers, remove paper
jams, or install software of any kind without the permission of the instructor.
·
Students should not leave saved files on any hard
drive when they leave the lab. Student
files should be transferred to either a floppy disk or a CD.
EVALUATION FOR TEXT EDITING
APPLICATIONS—OST 164
Spring Semester 2007
ACTIVITY
|
DUE DATE |
Assignment to be graded
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YOUR GRADE
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Week 1 Chapter 1 |
Jan. 12 |
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Week 2 Chapter 2 |
Jan. 19 |
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Week 3 Chapter 3 |
Jan. 26 |
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Week 4 Chapter 4 |
Feb. 2 |
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Week 5 Chapter 5 |
Feb. 9 |
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Week 6 Chapter 6 |
Feb. 16 |
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Week 7 Chapter 7 |
Feb. 23 |
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MID‑TERM EXAM |
Feb. 26 |
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Week 8 Chapter 8 |
Mar. 2 |
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Week 9 Chapter 9 |
Mar. 16 |
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Week 10 Chapter 10 |
Mar. 23 |
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Week 11 Chapter 11 |
Mar. 30 |
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Week 12 Chapter 12 |
Apr. 4 |
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Week 13 Chapter 13 |
Apr. 13 |
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Week 14 Chapter 14 |
Apr. 20 |
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Week 15 Chapter 15 |
Apr. 27 |
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Week 16 Final Exam
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May 4
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GRADE
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