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BCOT 63:  TYPEWRITING SPEED/CONTROL BUILDING
SYLLABUS

 



Instructor: 
Dr. Sandra E. Elizondo  E-mail:  Selizondo@cerritos.edu
Office:        SS32 or BE14
Office Hours:  Online:   T/W/TH  9:00-10:00 a.m.
Office Hours:  On Campus:  by appointment 
Prerequisite:       
Knowledge of keyboard and keystrokes
Textbook: 
Sharp, Olinzock & Santos, KeyChamp, South-Western Edu. Publishing, 2003.

Other Requirements:  Computer with Pentium II CPU or higher; Microsoft Windows;
                                              128 MB RAM required for Windows XP; CD ROM drive
                                              (8X or faster); modem or direct network connection to an ISP;
                                               Internet service provider (ISP); an established E-mail address;
                                              E-mail program to write, send, receive and read mail; ability to
                                               use E-mail; sound card (Recommended).

Grading:    A point system will be used for grading.  The final grade will be determined
from class assignments, speed increase, error decrease, technique check, proofreading
and skill. There are a total of 200 points possible for the class.  CLICK HERE FOR
 GRADING PROCEDURE:  GRADE POINTS

Class Assignments (80 POINTS): There are 40 sessions of class assignments, each
 worth 2 points. Assignments must be completed and handed in on time to receive full
 credit. Incomplete or late assignments will be half credit. Late assignments must be submitted
 within one week of the original due date to be accepted for a grade.  It is your responsibility to make
 up any missed work within the time lines specified here.

Speed Increase (50 POINTS (possible)): You will earn points for increasing your
 keyboarding speed during the semester. CLICK HERE FOR CHART:  CHART 

Error Decrease (50 POINTS (possible)): You will earn points for decreasing your
keyboarding errors during the semester. CLICK HERE FOR CHART:  CHART
CLICK HERE FOR:
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT SHEET
STUDENT PROGRESS CHART

5 MINUTE TIMED WRITING INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

Last update: 07/30/08