Knowledge
			
Successful students will have demonstrated knowledge of:

- The physical components of mobile computers

- Generating business documents

- File maintenance and backup procedures

- Microsoft Office User Expert Level Certification

 
            Skills
			
Successful students will have demonstrated further development in 
their abilities to:

- Use My Computer and Word to organize folders, back up and   
  manipulate files (copy, move, rename, delete, properties)

- Develop expert level in Word on an IBM mobile computer   
  including functions such as:

- merging documents (letters, envelopes, labels, directory)

- sorting text (paragraphs, columns, tables, data source)

- formatting with special features (Auto text, text flow, borders, 
  find/replace, page numbering, columns, etc.)

- adding visual appeal to documents (simple images, clip art, title 
  page)

- formatting with macros and styles

- working with shared documents (tracking changes, comments, 
  multiple versions, routing documents, creating master and
  subdocuments)

- creating special tables and indexes (table of contents, index, 
  table of figures, table of authorities)

- preparing and protecting forms (fill-in fields, customizing, 
  drop-down lists)

- accessing course materials electronically, from home or school, 
  using Sheridan's Webmail and WebCT Vista

 
            Attitudes
			
Successful students will have demonstrated attitudes of:

- An appreciation of Microsoft Word applications as vital tools in 
  their future success as a School of Business student and as a 
  program graduate.

- A desire to work independently, format documents and apply the  
  appropriate Microsoft Word functions and backup files regularly.

- A willingness to follow and show respect for Sheridan policies and 
  guidelines for laptop use.

Evaluation for the course will be based on word processing 
tests/assignments.

Tests(Hands On)	             60%
Quizzes (Theory)             20%
Assignments (Practical)      20%
                            ____
Total		            100%

TESTS/QUIZZES

All tests/quizzes are given once only.  A make-up may be given at the
end of the term based on the entire term's work.  The student may 
take this test/quiz to substitute for one missed test or quiz.

Word processing tests will be marked for accuracy, set-up, 
completeness, organization, knowledge of Microsoft Word Functions, 
timing, and the ability to follow instructions.

ASSIGNMENTS:

If a student is absent, it is the student's responsibility to find 
out assignment and test dates (including material covered in class) 
including accessing course materials in WebCT Vista.

Late assignments will not be accepted after the graded papers are 
returned. 

MARKING GUIDELINES:

1. Major: Minus 2 marks for each major inputting or formatting error 
   (proofreading, typographical, spelling, major set-up, i.e. 
   incorrect letter style, run-on sentence, etc.) 

2. Minor: Minus 1 mark for each minor error (minor punctuation i.e.,  
   missing comma, minor set-up, i.e. missing reference initials or 
   enclosure notation, etc.)

3. Timing: Minus 10% may take place for tests not completed within 
   the designated time frame.

Unless otherwise specified, assignments are to be completed on your 
own.  See the Student Handbook for collaboration/cheating details.


Note:  Students are responsible for completing the exercises, 
       assessments and offline thinking exercises for each chapter.  
       Students are also expected to back up all work, including the 
       pre-recorded exercises on the CD-ROM which accompanies the 
       text.

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Notes:  N/A