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BOTE 147 – Word Processing
Fall Semester 2016
Course Description:
Students will learn how to use Word, a powerful word processing program, to create professional
looking documents for work, school, and personal communications. Students can expect to be proficient in using Word
to create, edit, organize, and present information.
Course Objectives:
To teach the fundamentals of Microsoft Word 2016
Students will create and edit memos, letters, and reports of varying complexity
Apply appropriate formatting elements and styles to a range of document types
Add graphics and other visual elements to enhance written communication
Plan, write, revise, and publish documents to meet specific information needs
To develop an exercise-oriented approach that allows learning by doing
To encourage independent study
Instructor:
Mrs. Kayla O’Toole
Office:
Thatcher Hall 203
Office Hours:
By arrangement
Phone:
701-228-5479
Email:
kayla.otoole@dakotacollege.eduLecture/Lab Schedule:
Online
Textbook(s):
Skills for Success with Microsoft Word 2016 Comprehensive/Adkins/Gaskin/Hawkins/Hain ©2017 /
Pearson / ISBN-13: 9780134479491/
Book Only
A textbook is
mandatory
for each student. Students will need to have the 2016 Microsoft Office Suite.
Course Requirements:
Instruction procedures include lecture, class discussion and participation, individual assistance and tests.
Grading Methods
Objective Tests
Quizzes
Other projects
Midterm and Final projects
Daily Assignments
Grades will be calculated by dividing total points earned by total points available.
Grading Scale
A = 90%
B = 80%
C = 70%
D = 60%
F=59%
F = Below 69%