Introduction to Keyboarding

Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on the development of acceptable speed and accuracy.

Course Learning Objectives

Learn the alphabetic keyboard by touch
Learn the number and symbol keys
Develop speed and accuracy in keyboarding
Learn to type a personal business letter
All work must be completed by the specified times. Most assignments are due by midnight on Sunday but follow the website carefully. Do NOT wait until the last moment to submit assignments. Sometimes internet connections go down, or your computer may have a virus or other problem, etc. Plan accordingly and practice every day in order to increase your speeds and improve your accuracy so that you do well in this course.
Late work is NOT allowed. Assignments must be submitted on time in order to receive credit. Make certain to keep up with all work and practice, practice to master the keyboard and improve your keyboarding speeds. You are responsible for reading all directions in the textbook and on the website.
You must report to the campus for proctored exams.

Required Textbooks

Required Text— Paradigm Keyboarding: SESS.1-30 w/ access 6th ed 978-0-7638-4787-6.

Required Software

Word 2010 or Word 2013 or Mac software that can save files in the .doc or .docx format. Memory stick for transferring files from home to lab if working on campus

Evaluation Standards

The final course grade will be calculated upon the following components:

A= 89.5-100%
B= 79.5-89.4%
C=69.5-79.4%
D=59.5-69.4%
F=0-59.4%

Daily assignments—20%
Ten timed writings—40%
Exams-40%

Grading Scale for Timed Writings
A=35-40 wpm
B=30-35
C=25-29
D=20-24

The best ten 3-minute timed writings will be used for evaluation purposes using the above scale.

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.

Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).

Revised

Fall 2021
A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.

Last Modified

Monday, September 13, 2021, 2:17 PM