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The Keyboarding/Document Formatting course is a continuation of the Keyboarding course. Student will prepare business and academic report, etc. The student will demonstrate a combination of input skills (advanced keyboarding, scanning, speech recognition, handwriting recognition, and the use of a mouse) in the production of mailable business documents. Industry production standards are emphasized. Formatting, typography and layout and design concepts are applied in document preparation of business letters, forms, invoices, manuscripts, and tabulated and columnar information. Proofreading and editing skills are applied.
Recommended Prerequisites: Keyboarding
Grades: 8, 9, 10
Recommended Credit: ½ Credit
Standard: 1.0
The student will develop and demonstrate effective input technology skills (advanced keyboarding, scanning, speech recognition, handwriting recognition, and the use of a mouse).
Standard: 2.0
The student will create business documents, applying the appropriate formatting knowledge and skills.
Standard: 3.0
The student will apply skills in processing business documents using new styles in various formats and lengths.
Standard 4.0
The student will use input technology skills that adhere to ergonomic principles to develop acceptable speed and accuracy levels.
Standard 5.0
The student will research and apply typography, layout, design, and composition concepts and guidelines for document preparation.
Standard 6.0
The student will apply input and formatting skills in creating reports and tables in various formats and lengths.
Standard 7.0
The student will research and apply knowledge of ethical and legal issues within the industry
Standard 8.0
The student will apply concise styles, mailable standards and rules for grammar, spelling and punctuation creating business documents and reports that communicate the intended message.
Standard 9.0
The student will compose, input, and format career portfolio documents for job interview.
Standard 10.0
The student will perform their culmination project by completing a simulation that consists of business correspondence, reports, tables, etc., of varying degrees of difficulty.
Standard 11.0
The student will develop and demonstrate human relations, self-management, organizational and professional leadership skills.
Course Description
The Keyboarding/Document Formatting course is a continuation of the Keyboarding course. Student will prepare business and academic report, etc. The student will demonstrate a combination of input skills (advanced keyboarding, scanning, speech recognition, handwriting recognition, and the use of a mouse) in the production of mailable business documents. Industry production standards are emphasized. Formatting, typography and layout and design concepts are applied in document preparation of business letters, forms, invoices, manuscripts, and tabulated and columnar information. Proofreading and editing skills are applied. (This course requires a computerized workstation for each student with keyboarding/word processing software provided.)
Standard: 1.0
The student will develop and demonstrate effective input technology skills (advanced keyboarding, scanning, speech recognition, handwriting recognition, and the use of a mouse).
Learning Expectations
The student will:
1.1 Evaluate different input technologies and identify the effective use of each (advanced keyboarding, scanning, speech recognition, handwriting recognition, and the use of a mouse) in preparing business documents.
1.2 Apply effective procedures for formatting business documents through the use of a variety of input technologies, including voice and handwriting recognition tools in preparing business documents.
1.3 Incorporate input technology skills in preparing a variety of business documents.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Analyzes the uses of current and emerging alternative input devices:
touch system of keying
scanning
speech recognition
handwriting recognition
Keys, formats, edits, revises, prints, prepares business documents using a variety of input technologies effectively, including:
keyboard input
scanner input
voice recognition input
handwriting recognition through the use of a Personal Digital Assistant (PIA) and tablet personal computer input
mouse
Sample Performance Task
Input, format, edit, and revise a three-page business report using a variety of input technologies to include keying and voice recognition skills.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Standards, English II, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, Industry Standards and Work Keys, Business Finance, Math, Language Arts
Standard: 2.0
The student will create business documents, applying the appropriate formatting knowledge and skills.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
2.1 Incorporate computer and keyboarding functions and terminology.
2.2 Evaluate the effective operations of the computerized workstation.
2.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of various documents in meeting business standards. (Gateway English II Standards 1.0, 2.0, and 5.0).
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Categorizes selected computer and keyboarding terminology.
Illustrates proper handling of the computer workstation and software.
Keys using format tools, edits, revises, and prints various documents in mailable format using the touch system.
Sample Performance Task
Students working in groups will critique the arrangements of various documents and report their findings.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Standards, English II, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, Industry Standards and Work Keys, Business Finance, Math, Language Arts
Standard 3.0
The student will apply skills in processing business documents using new styles in various formats and lengths.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
3.1 Demonstrate proper keyboarding technique and apply layout and design processing skills to produce business documents.
3.2 Key business documents in a variety of styles and formats (Gateway English II Standards 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0).
3.3 Apply typography and layout and design rules (Gateway English II Standards 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0).
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Submits required types of documents in mailable form.
Organizes styles, applies format functions and layout and design techniques in document preparation.
Uses the proper technique to key correspondence.
Submits required documents in mailable form.
Sample Performance Task
Key a copy of each style of documents and place it in a portfolio exhibiting samples of documents in mailable format.
Integration/Linkages
English II Gateway Standards, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, Industry Standards and Work Keys, Business Finance, Math, Language Arts
Standard 4.0
The student will use input technology skills that adhere to ergonomic principles to develop acceptable speed and accuracy levels.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
4.1 Manipulate the keyboard to key correct response patterns to increase speed.
4.2 Demonstrate increase in straight copy speed and control (Gateway English II Standards 1.0, and 2.0).
4.3 Use skills on a variety of copies--arranged, unarranged, handwritten, and rough draft (English II Gateway Standards 1.11).
4.4 Interpret proofreader symbols and revise edited copy.
4.5 Demonstrate appropriate 10-key touch method on keyboard’s numeric keypad.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Keys a minimum of 45 NWAM on a 5-minute timed writing.
Applies proofreaders’ marks to indicate all errors in content, format, spelling, and grammar on a document printout.
Keys and formats mailable copies (no errors) from various types of copies to include but not limited to:
letters and memos,
problems applying vertical and horizontal centering with main, secondary, and columnar headings using the correct formatting tools, and
at least one mailable, average-length unarranged letter in mailable form in one 25-minute period.
Keys numeric data applying the touch system on the numeric keypad.
Sample Performance Task
Perform drills on sentences and paragraphs from straight copy, script, and rough-draft to develop speed.
Calculate mathematical problems using the touch system on the numeric keypad.
Integration/Linkages
English II Gateway Standards, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, Industry Standards and Work Keys, Business Finance, Math, Language Arts
Standard 5.0
The student will research and apply typography, layout, design, and composition concepts and guidelines for document preparation.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
5.1 Analyze composition processes.
5.2 Analyze principles of typography.
5.3 Illustrate how to apply typographical commands to text.
5.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of typography in publications.
5.5 Contrast and compare the typography from at least two print sources.
a. composition techniques.
b. different typestyles.
c. different types of justification.
5.6 Analyze layout principles.
5.7 Analyze principles of design, including:
a. special affects techniques;
b. thumbnail sketches;
c. guides, rulers, scales, menus, pallets;
d. text alignment, elements positioning, rules of page design for printed text;
e. margins, indent, spacing, line and page breaks, tabs, letter spacing, tracking, and headings;
f. columnar grid setup;
g. style formulation;
h. master page construction; and
i. spot color and process color to text and graphics.
5.8 Illustrate gradiations in shapes and blend colors.
5.9 Illustrate methods of importing and exporting text and graphics.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Prepares a layout using typography specifications.
Applies layout and design principles using original and/or imported graphics (Gateway Algebra 5.0).
Applies spot color to graphics and text.
Applies typographical commands to text.
Rotates text and graphics (Gateway Algebra 5.0).
Proofs, edits, resizes, crops/manipulates copy and graphics (Gateway Algebra 2.0).
Prints or publishes hard copy that meets publication and design standards.
Sample Performance Task
Have students illustrate at least three font technologies. Using different backgrounds contrast and compare the typography of each.
Design and create various projects, i.e. commercial, ad campaign, public relations announcement, master slide for a legislative presentation,
Integration/Linkages
All subject areas, SCANS, National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, National Science Education Standards, National Math Standards, National Language Arts Skills Standards, National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), and International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Gateway Algebra I and Gateway English II
Standard 6.0
The student will apply input and formatting skills in creating reports and tables in various formats and lengths.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
6.1 Demonstrate proper technique for inputting reports and tables.
6.2 Key multi-column tables (Gateway English II Standards 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0).
6.3 Key and format multi-page reports with reference citations (Gateway English II Standards 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0).
6.4 Key and format a multi-page report with headers and footers (Gateway English II Standards 1.0 and 5.0).
6.5 Demonstrate correct techniques in using the tracking mode for edits and revisions.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Inputs a multi-page report that includes a table, reference citations, headers, and footers in mailable form.
Edits and retrieves copy, makes changes using the revision mode, proofs revisions, accepts revisions, saves and prints hard copy.
Designs documents such as a newsletter with three-columns, headers and footers.
Sample Performance Task
Choose a topic to research and prepare a two-to-three page report. The report must have two-to-three references with a title page, a bibliography and footnotes or endnotes. Input, edit, revise, and print hard copy of the report.
Integration/Linkages
English II Gateway Standards, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, Industry Standards and Work Keys, Business Finance, Math, Language Arts
Standard 7.0
The student will research and apply knowledge of ethical and legal issues within the industry
Learning Expectations
The student will:
7.1 Demonstrate work ethics that include integrity, honesty, loyalty, and perseverance that meet industry standards.
7.2 Research benefits and consequences resulting from the practice of business ethics.
7.3 Comprehend copyright laws and their applications to text, visual art, design, music, and photography.
7.4 Research legal responsibilities associated with the use of the Internet as required by federal and state government agencies.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Applies ethical conduct providing the proper credit to those whose ideas and content has been used in creating interactive multimedia projects.
Demonstrates ethical behaviors in what is written, spoken, or presented in designing and presenting a multimedia project.
Applies knowledge of copyrights in seeking formal permission from copyright sources before using materials.
Recognizes the legal implications of violating federal and state laws in multimedia\digital publishing.
Demonstrates legal responsibilities using the Internet for interactive multimedia projects.
Demonstrates skills necessary for safety and environmental protection in digital design and photography
Develops a virtual presentation on ethical and legal issues that could be posted on the web.
Sample Performance Task
Design and produce a business report on legal and ethical issues to include: issues and penalties for plagiarism, copied data with permission, and the process used in obtaining permission. Obtain formal permission for use of a quotations, etc.
Integration/Linkages
All subject areas, SCANS, National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, National Science Education Standards, National Math Standards, National Language Arts Skills Standards, National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), and International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Gateway Algebra I and Gateway English II
Standard 8.0
The student will apply concise styles, mailable standards, and rules for grammar, spelling and punctuation creating business documents and reports that communicate the intended message.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
8.1 Apply correct punctuation and capitalization (English II Gateway Standards 1.11).
8.2 Apply correct spelling and grammar skills (English II Gateway Standards 1.11).
8.3 Apply correct number expression. (Gateway English II Standards 1.0)
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Composes and inputs a minimum of ten sentences and one paragraph, applying spelling, punctuation, capitalization, number expression, and grammar correctly. (English II Gateway Standards 1.0, 1.11).
Sample Performance Task
Use proofreader marks to correct a document which contains multiple errors including punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and number expression.
Integration/Linkages
English II Gateway Standards, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, Industry Standards and Work Keys, Business Finance, Math, Language Arts
Standard 9.0
The student will compose, input, and format career portfolio documents for job interview.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
9.1 Prepare a letter of application, resume, job application, and follow-up letter (English II Gateway Standards 1.11).
9.2 Research and analyze proper job interview skills.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Inputs a sample letter of application and a resume.
Composes an original personal letter of application, a resume, a job application, and a follow-up letter.
Inputs and formats a report on effective job interview techniques.
Sample Performance Task
Select a company to which you wish to apply for a job. Input, format, edit and print a letter of application, a resume, and a follow-up letter.
Fill-out a job application.
In groups research and role-play correct and incorrect interview technique.
Integration/Linkages
English II Gateway Standards, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, Industry Standards and Work Keys, Business Finance, Math, Language Arts
Standard 10.0
The student will perform their culmination project by completing a simulation that consists of business correspondence, reports, tables, etc., of varying degrees of difficulty.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
10.1 Input a simulation (Gateway English II Standards 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0).
10.2 Proofread and edit documents for accuracy, content, correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation (English II Gateway Standards 1.11).
10.3 Use touch system of keying and word processing software to create, modify, store, retrieve and print documents.
10.4 Use voice and handwriting recognitions input and word processing software to create, modify, store, retrieve and print documents.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Inputs and formats mailable correspondence.
Composes, organizes, inputs, formats, and edits documents.
Evaluates the appearance and accuracy of documents.
Stores documents on a storage device and print a hard copy.
Sample Performance Task
Complete a simulation; edit, modify and print a hard copy.
Integration/Linkages
English II Gateway Standards, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, Industry Standards and Work Keys, Business Finance, Math, Language Arts
Standard 11.0
The student will develop and demonstrate human relations, self-management, organizational and professional leadership skills
Learning Expectations
The student will:
11.1 Demonstrate self-initiative through group projects.
11.2 Examine the value of leadership skills and confidence through personal reflection.
11.3 Examine the value of leadership skills.
11.4 Illustrate image-building and public relations techniques.
11.5 Assess decision-making skills.
11.6 Demonstrate effective teamwork and critical analysis applying conflict resolution techniques.
11.7 Demonstrate parliamentary procedure skills through group activities.
11.8 Analyze the goals and apply the principles of Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Analyzes leadership and confidence through professional development activities.
Researches at least five distinguish leaders. Composes, inputs, formats, and prints a paragraph on each indicating the professional attributes of each incorporating headers, footers, footnotes and endnotes. (Gateway English II Standards 1.0 and 2.0). (Gateway Algebra 2.0, 5.0).
Applies effective image-building and public relations techniques.
Composes, inputs, and formats informative articles for publication in local and/or state publications.
Organizes and manages a team presentation on leadership.
Practices parliamentary procedure skills through group activities.
Organizes and manages a team to prepare a multi-page report on five outstanding leaders and their leadership attributes applying typography and layout and design concepts. (Gateway English II Standard 4.0).
Participates in Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America.
Sample Performance Task
Create, input, and format, edit and revise a multi-page report on a. community service project applying typography and layout and design concepts.
Prepare a presentation on the community service project.
Integration/Linkages
English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Math, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards and Work Keys, BPA Chapter Management Reference and/or FBLA Chapter Handbook