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Welcome to BCA 122 WW1 Basic
Word Processing Kathleen Zimmerman, Instructor |
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This course will be rewarding because it covers features that will be useful in your day-to-day use of Microsoft Word. Whether you are using it for personal purposes or on the job, this course will help you gain greater control of producing documents the way you intend them to look! Many employers assume you’ll enter today’s job market with basic word processing competency! This course is an excellent way to bring yourself to that level quickly. You’ll enjoy this course because you will discover many features that Word has to offer. In fact, many students who feel they already know the Word program are amazed at how many things they still learn from this course! They discover features and techniques that they never new existed, even after having used Word for years! Learning to use and really understand a piece of software is fun, amazing, and sometimes challenging. Although this course is a great deal of work, it will be well worth the effort! Again…welcome! Return to Top |
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For some of you this may be the first time you have taken
an online course. Taking an online course is not for everyone. Internet
classes are not easier than traditional classes; in fact, they can be more
difficult in some respects. More of the responsibility is placed on
you, the student, in an online course because you must depend upon your own
study skills, reading skills, computer skills, and time management
skills. This online course will require self-motivation on your part,
and at times you may find that taking an online course can have some
frustrating moments. At those times, I want you to email me at mkzimmerman@dmacc.edu or call me at
It is suggested that you go to the following website to determine if you are a candidate for an online class: http://www.dmacconline.org/index.learn?action=Quiz |
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E-mail address |
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Phone number |
515 . 965 . 7136 |
Fax number |
515 . 965 . 7135 |
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Office location |
Bldg. 8, Rm. 6, Ankeny |
Office hours |
Please call ahead |
Course Information |
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Course title |
Word |
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Course number |
BCA 122 |
Credits |
1 |
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Section number |
WW1 |
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Days & Time |
On-line |
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This course is designed to
provide hands-on learning using Microsoft Word 2007 in the Windows environment. The course includes creating, saving, and
editing. It includes proofing,
formatting, using tables, adding graphics, creating web pages, and doing mail
merge. This is an introductory course
and prior computer experience is not required. It is, however, helpful to be familiar
with using the mouse and using Windows.
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Prerequisites |
Keyboarding is recommended. Also, Internet access, and a basic comfort
level using email and accessing the Internet are recommended for this course. |
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Important Dates |
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Midterm |
http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.asp (15-week
course dates) |
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Final |
http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.asp
(15-week course dates) |
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Required textbooks |
Microsoft Word 2007,
Illustrated Series, by Jennifer A. You can purchase a book in person, Building 5, Ankeny Campus on the open racks with other
textbooks. You can purchase a book via telephone. Dial You can purchase a book online at www.dmacc.edu
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Student Services bubble, then click Bookstore. You’ll need your PIN—the number used when
you registered for the course. To find
the textbook, search for BCA122 WW1.
Again, have credit card in hand. |
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Required materials |
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A PC (personal computer) with
an Internet connection and with Microsoft Word 2007 software installed on it. Please do not use older versions!! · The purchase of a memory stick which plugs into the USB port of a
computer is highly recommended. |
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Software applications |
Word 2007 Please do not use older versions!! |
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Software notice |
All DMACC
bookstores offer an educational discount on software including Microsoft Office Suite, Professional
edition for $10. This Suite
includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook . Because the textbook is based on Word
2007, please do not attempt to use older versions for this course! |
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During this course, the student will be
expected to: Apply the elements of the Windows
environment. Explain the terms in the windows environment. Handle the mouse. Apply Word screen components. Use the ruler, toolbar, and menus. Explain cursor movement using the mouse and keyboard shortcuts. Prepare documents. Demonstrate appropriate file management techniques. Practice opening new and existing files. Explain how to save, print and close a file. Use basic editing features. Explain select, delete and undelete features. Use go to command and converting case command. Use clipboard for copy and paste commands. Apply formatting techniques. Demonstrate setting text alignment. Demonstrate text attributes. Perform setting margins, tabs and indentations. Add page numbers to a document. Use bullets and numbering listings Utilize speller and thesaurus. Enhance documents. Use borders, shading, columns. Insert headers, footers, tables, graphics. Use specialized features. Use themes and building blocks. Perform sorts. Use table and column features. Use mail merge Utilize find and replace feature. |
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Assignments Due |
All assignments are due by deadlines
indicated on the assignment sheet. Late assignments receive zero credit unless prior arrangements are made. Plan your time
accordingly. If you fail to participate in the course for two weeks in a row,
you will be classified as “Not Attending” and further participation in the
course will not be recognized.
Additionally, the Office of the Registrar will automatically drop you
from the course. |
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Each assignment is worth 5 points. There are quizzes as well as a mid-term and
a final exam which vary in point value.
Your grade for the course is determined by total points earned
throughout the course. Return to Top |
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Details will be provided in WebCT |
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Grading criteria |
A = 90% to 100%
of all possible points |
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B = 80% to 89% “ |
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C =70% to 79% “ |
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D = 6% to 69% “ |
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Missed exams |
Late exams receive zero credit. Plan your time accordingly. |
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Late assignments |
Late assignments receive zero credit. Plan your time accordingly. |
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Extra credit |
There are no extra-credit
opportunities in this course. |
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Study expectations |
For each chapter, you can expect to spend up to two to three hours
per week, on average, studying, completing assignments, and completing the
exam. You are responsible for meeting
deadlines. |
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Evaluation |
Evaluation is based on points
accumulated from assignments and tests.
Tests include objective questions as well as hands-on production. Return to Top |
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It is important that you are aware
that engaging in any form of plagiarism is considered academic misconduct by the
college and various disciplinary actions may be taken, including expulsion
from the college. Plagiarism is defined as the appropriation of and use of
another person's writing and passing it off as the product of one's own
efforts. If you copy someone's work and submit it as your own, it is
plagiarism. (See DMACC's Student Handbook for further information). Academic Integrity, doing ones own
work in course assignments and on tests, is one of the most important values
in higher education. Receiving credit for cheating violates that value. It is
unacceptable for you to copy or submit another person's work as your own,
allow another person to complete your work for you, complete work for another
student, or use unauthorized resources for tests. If you participate in cheating or plagiarism you will receive a
failing grade for the semester. |
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Each student
at DMACC has an email account, free of charge. Any communication from me to you will exclusively be via your DMACC Webmail
account. An easy way to access your
DMACC WebMail account is to go to the DMACC Home
page at www.dmacc.edu. Then click the WebMail link located on the right
side of the screen. To enter Webmail, you will need your login and
password. Your login is your
first initial, middle initial and last name.
Example: mksmith. Your password is the last four digits
of your social security number. If you
are unable to get logged in, dial |
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You
will receive an email a couple days before the start of the course with
details on how to get started. When
you arrive at the WebCT course site, you will see a
screen with several links along the left side. It’s important that you spend time getting
acquainted with the course site. Click
on every single button you can click on until you feel comfortable navigating
and finding your way around. |
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Assignment
details will be provided within the course site at WebCT. |
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Weather
policy |
“Individual circumstances such as health,
childcare, rural roads, distance from the College, etc. can vary greatly
among students and staff. It is always
DMACC’s goal to provide safe learning conditions, as well as provide the
opportunity for students to attend classes when the vast majority is able to
safely attend. The final decision to
come to College can only be made by the individual student based on their
specific extenuating circumstances that may make it unsafe for them to
travel. During adverse weather, DMACC
faculty is considerate of students who are unable to attend classes due to
unique extenuating circumstances. It
is the responsibility of each faculty member to notify their students (in
addition to their dean or provost) thru some predetermined means if they are
must postpone or cancel a specific class due to weather or illness.” |
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Academic
dishonesty |
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Accommodations
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“It is the policy of DMACC to
accommodate students with disabilities.
Any student with a documented disability who requires reasonable
accommodation should contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850
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Services
for students with disabilities |
http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities.asp Contact the special needs coordinator
at 515-964-6850V, |
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Academic
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Library
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Building
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http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/academic_achievement_center.asp Provides
academic assistance for students on a drop-in basis. Also serves as a make-up testing center. 515-964-6558
or 1-800-362-2127 ext. 6558 | |