COURSE OVERVIEW

This course provides students with continued instruction in the formatting of business documents including layout and design, reports, correspondence, tables, and more. Word processing skills and applications using Microsoft Word are further developed in various business simulations. Enhancement of keyboarding skills through skillbuilding activities and timings is also emphasized.

“COLLEGE NOW” CREDIT

Through an agreement with Lane Community College, students receiving a grade of “B” or better can receive 6 college credits! Earn 3 credits for BT 120, Business Word Processing, and 3 credits for BT 142, Document Formatting 1. These credits may be transferable to other Oregon community colleges or four-year universities.

EVALUATION STANDARDS

Four areas of focus will be graded:

Word processing assignments
Skill development (skillbuilding)
Timings improvement
Employability (attendance, tardies, work habits)

Assignments will be graded on a point basis. Skillbuilding and timings will be graded on a completion and improvement basis.

EMPLOYABILITY

Each student will receive 100 points at the beginning of each quarter. For each unexcused absence, 10 points will be deducted. For each tardy, 5 points will be deducted. These points will be figured into your final quarter and semester grades.

Quarter/Semester Grades: 100-90% A

89-80% B

79-70% C

69-60% D

EXPECTATIONS

Students should come to class prepared to learn on a daily basis – this means prompt, regular attendance.
All work must be completed on an individual basis. Students who are caught printing other students’ work or cheating in any form will receive no credit for the assignment(s).
Please show respect for others in your words, behavior, and appearance.
Hats off in class – do not bring food, drinks, or CD players to class. Phones off!