MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry, and Technology

B.	Discipline: Computer Information Systems

C.	Course Number and Title: CISS1210 Microsoft Word

D.	Course Coordinator: Carmen Morrison

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 2

Lecture: 1 hour

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: Pass Computer Literacy Assessment and Keyboarding Assessment

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Go! With Microsoft Word 2016 Comprehensive, Packaged with MyITLab & eText

Author: Gaskin, Vargas

Year: 2017

Edition: 1st

ISBN: 9780134572093

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course is an introductory course in word processing using Microsoft Word for Windows. Through a series of hands-on exercises, the student will create, edit, format, and print documents. Topics include: creating, saving, retrieving, formatting, editing, printing, inserting graphic elements, merging, maintaining file organization, and using the help system.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Create documents using Microsoft Word	Skill exam – hands-on practice to master skills Problem-based project – appropriate application of skills to solve a problem Weeks 1-4
Apply tables and templates to create well-organized documents	Skill exam – hands-on practice to master skills Problem-based project – appropriate application of skills to solve a problem Weeks 5-7
Create research papers with references, newsletters with columns, and merged mailing labels	Skill exam – hands-on practice to master skills Problem-based project – appropriate application of skills to solve a problem Weeks 7-9
Apply styles and create multilevel lists and charts.	Skill exam – hands-on practice to master skills Problem-based project – appropriate application of skills to solve a problem Weeks 9-11
Create and apply custom styles and tables	Skill exam – hands-on practice to master skills Problem-based project – appropriate application of skills to solve a problem Weeks 12-13
Build documents from reusable content and using markup tools	Skill exam – hands-on practice to master skills Problem-based project – appropriate application of skills to solve a problem Weeks 14-15

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Create, save and print files	Weeks 1-4

Insert and format text, graphics, shapes, and online video	Weeks 1-4

Modify document and paragraph layouts	Weeks 1-4

Create and modify lists and tabs	Weeks 1-4

Create and format tables	Weeks 5-7

Present a Word document online	Weeks 5-7

Create a custom Word template	Weeks 5-7

Create documents using templates	Weeks 5-7

Correct and reorganize text	Weeks 5-7

Insert footnotes, citations, and a bibliography	Weeks 7-9

Create and format columns	Weeks 7-9

Apply special character and paragraph formatting	Weeks 7-9

Create mailing labels using Mail Merge	Weeks 7-9

Create, apply and modify styles	Weeks 9-11

Create a multi-level list	Weeks 9-11

Insert and format charts	Weeks 9-11

Create and apply custom table styles	Weeks 12-13

Use nested tables	Weeks 12-13

Insert an Excel spreadsheet	Weeks 12-13

Create and use building blocks	Weeks 14-15

Create and save a Theme template	Weeks 14-15

Insert and delete comments	Weeks 14-15

Track changes	Weeks 14-15

View side by side, compare and combine documents	Weeks 14-15

N.	Course Assignments:

Practice labs to develop mastery of skills

Exams

Problem-based Projects to apply skills to solve problems

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3