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COURSE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
KEYBOARDING
1. Demonstrate keyboarding speed and accuracy on straight copy with a
goal of 33 words a minute for 5 minutes with 5 or fewer errors.
2. Format letters using at least two styles with acceptable margins,
spacing, and notations.
3. Format reports using at least two types with acceptable formatting
for text and tables.
4. Format tables with acceptable spacing and margins.
5. Format outlines with acceptable spacing and margins.
6. Format enumerations with acceptable spacing and margins.
7. Format memorandums with acceptable spacing and margins.
8. Compose responses to letters using acceptable formatting skills for
letters.
9. Complete a job simulation which includes activities on cultural awareness.
10. Apply correct use of capitalizations, punctuation, spelling, and
numbers in written communication.
11. Demonstrate competency in utilizing the features of word processing
in ClarisWorks.
12. Demonstrate competency in utilizing the features of data base in
ClarisWorks.
13. Demonstrate competency in utilizing the features of spreadsheet including
charting in ClarisWorks.
COURSE LEVEL
EXPECTATIONS
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
1. Demonstrate competency in desktop publishing utilizing the features
of PageMaker, the scanner, clip art, and the digital camera.
2. Demonstrate competency in utilizing the features of Microsoft PowerPoint
to create multimedia presentations.
3. Demonstrate competency in utilizing the features of Claris Home Page
to create World Wide Web pages.
COURSE LEVEL
EXPECTATIONS
BUSINESS PROCEDURES
1. Demonstrate the ability to solve common business problems on an electronic
calculators with an entry-level competency using the ten-key touch method.
2. Demonstrate the ability to file information/correspondence using alphabetic,
geographic, and numeric filing rules.
3. Match vocabulary of business terms to correct definition.
4. Identify activities, problems, and decisions involved in operating
a business successfully.
5. Recognize career opportunities in the business world.
6. Recognize the importance of business and management in a global economy.
7. Identify facts, principles, and concepts that will aid them in becoming
effective members of the business community.
COURSE
LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
1. Identify and effectively use different kinds of sentences.
2. Identify and properly use the parts of speech.
3. Recognize and adequately use phrases and clauses.
4. Demonstrate the correct use of punctuation marks and capital letters.
5. Recognize what constitutes well-constructed paragraphs and be able
to skillfully use them.
6. Recognize that a knowledge of English usage helps each learner to
communicate more efficiently and effectively both orally and in written
form, and prepares each learner for a successful entrance into other educational
endeavors and the world of work.
7. Demonstrate ability to compose the following written communications
utilizing the "Ten Guides for Effective Writing."*
a. effective positive/neutral messages
b. effective negative/mixed-news messages
c. effective persuasive messages
d. effective letters/memo reports
e. effective employment communications
*Ten Guides for Effective Writing
1. Plan Messages Carefully
2. Adapt Your Message to the Needs of the Reader
3. Present Ideas Positively
4. Include All Essential Information
5. Ensure Clarity
6. Write in an Efficient, Action-Oriented Style
7. Use Concrete Language
8. Use Sentence Structure Effectively
9. Use Paragraph Structure Effectively
10. Edit and Proofread Messages Carefully
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