Syllabus

WORD

Donegal High School

Mr. Hill

 I - Course Overview

This course is designed for students to become more competitive and efficient with their use of technology.  It is specifically designed to provide all students an opportunity to become Microsoft Office Certified in Microsoft Word 2013.  Students will engage in project-based learning assignments to prepare for their certification exam. 

II - Course Outline and Objectives

Please note that the course includes, but will not be limited to, the topics described in the bulleted text.

1. Create and Manage Documents

• Create a document

·         Creating new blank documents, creating new documents using templates, importing files, opening non-native files directly in Word, opening a PDF in Word for editing

• Navigate through a document

·         Searching for text within document, inserting hyperlinks, creating bookmarks, using Go To

• Format a document

·         Modifying page setup, changing document themes, changing document style sets, inserting simple headers and footers, inserting watermarks, inserting page numbers

• Customize options and views for documents

·         Changing document views, using zoom, customizing the quick access toolbar, customizing the ribbon, splitting the window, adding values to document properties, using show/hide, recording simple macros, assigning shortcut keys, managing macro security

• Configure documents to print or save

·         Configuring documents to print, saving documents in alternate file formats, printing document sections, saving files to remote locations, protecting documents with passwords, setting print scaling, maintaining backward compatibility

Preparation resources

• Basic tasks in Word 2013
• Create your first Word 2013 document (training)
• Move around in a document using the navigation pane

2. Format Text, Paragraphs, and Sections

• Insert text and paragraphs

·         Appending text to documents, finding and replacing text, copying and pasting text, inserting text via AutoCorrect, removing blank paragraphs, inserting built-in fields, inserting special characters

• Format text and paragraphs

·         Changing font attributes, using find and replace to format text, using format painter, setting paragraph spacing, setting line spacing, clearing existing formatting, setting indentation, highlighting text selections, adding styles to text, changing text to WordArt, modifying existing style attributes

• Order and group text and paragraphs

·         Preventing paragraph orphans, inserting breaks to create sections, creating multiple columns within sections, adding titles to sections, forcing page breaks

Preparation resources

• Insert fields
• Copy formatting using the format painter
• Add a page break

3. Create Tables and Lists

• Create a table

·         Converting text to tables, converting tables to text, defining table dimensions, setting AutoFit options, using quick tables, establishing titles

• Modify a table

·         Applying styles to tables, modifying fonts within tables, sorting table data, configuring cell margins, using formulas, modifying table dimensions, merging cells

• Create and modify a list

·         Adding numbering or bullets, creating custom bullets, modifying list indentation, modifying line spacing, increasing and decreasing list levels, modifying numbering

Preparation resources

• Insert a table
• Convert text to a table or a table to text
• Change bullet style

4. Apply References

• Create endnotes, footnotes, and citations

·         Inserting endnotes, managing footnote locations, configuring endnote formats, modifying footnote numbering, inserting citation placeholders, inserting citations, inserting bibliography, changing citation styles

• Create captions

·         Adding captions, setting caption positions, changing caption formats, changing caption labels, excluding labels from captions

Preparation resources

• Add footnotes and endnotes
• Create a bibliography
• Add captions in Word

5. Insert and Format Objects

• Insert and format building blocks

·         Inserting quick parts, inserting textboxes, utilizing building locks organizer, customizing building blocks

• Insert and format shapes and SmartArt

·         Inserting simple shapes, inserting SmartArt, modifying SmartArt properties (color, size, shape), wrapping text around shapes, positioning shapes

• Insert and format images

·         Inserting images, applying artistic effects, applying picture effects, modifying image properties (color, size, shape), adding uick styles to images, wrapping text around images, positioning images

Preparation resources

• Quick parts
• Change the color of a shape, shape border, or entire SmartArt graphic
• Move pictures or clip art

III - Textbooks, Equipment, and Materials
A.     Textbooks
               1.      Microsoft Office (Beginner and Advanced)
               2.      Various Business Journal Articles
B.     Equipment
               1.      Microsoft Windows
               2.      Computers
               3.      Printers
               4.      Student Account
               5.      World Wide Web
               6.      Projection Unit

IV - Assessment
A.     In-class exercises
B.     Class Participation
C.     Homework
D.     Quizzes
E.      Tests
F.      Projects
G.     Final

V - Grading
A.     The academic grade will be determined by an evaluation of all assignments and assessments.
B.     The work ethic grade will be determined by participation, behavior, preparation, and completion of assignments.
C.     Grading Scale

A+	=	98% - 100%
A	=	93% - 97%
A-	=	90% - 92%
B+	=	87% - 89%
B	=	83% - 86%
B-	=	80% - 82%
C+	=	77% - 79%
C	=	73% - 76%
C-	=	70% - 72%
D+	=	67% - 69%
D	=	63% - 66%
F	=	Below 63%

Homework/Assignments

You will only be assigned homework occasionally due to the nature of this course. All homework and in-class assignments are expected to be completed by the due date. In the event you do not complete work fully and/or by the due date, you will receive a 10 percent reduction for each day the work is late.  After your assignment is 5 days late, it will not be accepted.

Second Chance Assessments
In some instances, you may be motivated to request a second chance on an assessment.  Should you wish to challenge yourself to improve your learning, you may earn an opportunity to retake certain assessments.  Please understand that a Second Chance/Retake is not automatic and will require you to complete a remediation program.  You will have 1 class meeting to decide whether you would like to request a retake.  Upon receiving permission to retake an assessment, you will have 5 school days to complete the remediation program AND take your second chance assessment.  Please note that all second chance retakes will be different than the original assessment as per District guidelines.

VI - Classroom Behavior Plan

Classroom Rules 

1. Everyone in the classroom has the right to learn.  No one may infringe upon that right. 
2. The teacher has the right to teach.  No one may infringe upon that right.

Procedures for Class Rule Violations

First:        Warning

Second:    Referral to the office for persistent misconduct (Phone call home)

Students Following Class Rules

• Will earn positive recognition in class
• Will earn positive notes and/or phone calls home
• Will earn special privileges such as independent time for self-selected activities (i.e. Library pass, computer time, interests, hobbies – talk with me about something you would like to do as an enrichment activity)  

VII.            Behavior Expectations 
A.     Students must have the students handbook signed by a parent/guardian to receive an account. 
B.     Standard Etiquette 

1. Treat equipment professionally.  Strike the keyboard gently.  Notify teacher or any equipment problems.
2.  Computer settings are not to be changed or altered in any way.
3. Desk areas must be clean and uncluttered. 
4. Backpacks should be kept out of the way – under desks/out of the walkways. 
5. Clear work area prior to leaving the classroom. 
6. IPods/Music players, food, drinks are not permitted in the classroom.
7. If late bring a pass with you – An excess of 3 lates will result in a referral to the office.
8. Keep movement in the room to a minimum; please be patient.  Use your resources.
9. If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to make up the missed work.  All missed assignments must be made up within 5 school days.  If work is not completed, students will receive no credit for the assignment.
10. No unauthorized use of the Internet, use of games, email, instant messaging, or chatting during class. 
11. Academic Dishonesty is not tolerated and will result in a zero for the assignment and a behavioral referral to the Principal or Assistant Principal for further action.  Common forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, copying from another student’s test/paper, discussing test materials, utilizing notes during assessment, and plagiarism from either paper or electronic sources.  Copying and pasting material from the Internet is considered Plagiarism.