Business Technology School Year 2008-2009
Keyboarding/ Document Formatting
Course Code # ____0810, ____3775 Term:____Fall____Spring
½ Credit
Recommended Prerequisites: Keyboarding
Student: Melissa Wray Grade: 12th
Teacher: Coach Golden School: B.T. Washington High School
Number of Competencies in Course: 46
Number of Competencies Mastered:
Percent of Competencies Mastered:

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).
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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Non-Mastery
1

Analyzes the uses of current and emerging alternative input devices:
touch system of keying
scanning
speech recognition
handwriting recognition

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2

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
x

Standard 2.0 The student will create business documents, applying the appropriate formatting knowledge and skills.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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Non-Mastery
3

Categorizes selected computer and keyboarding terminology.
x

4

Illustrates proper handling of the computer workstation and software.
x

5

Keys using format tools, edits, revises, and prints various documents in mailable format using the touch system.
x

Standard 3.0 The student will apply skills in processing business documents using new styles in various formats and lengths.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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Non-Mastery
6

Submits required types of documents in mailable form.
x

7

Organizes styles, applies format functions and layout and design techniques in document preparation.
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8

Uses the proper technique to key correspondence.
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9

Submits required documents in mailable form.
x

Standard 4.0 The student will use input technology skills that adhere to ergonomic principles to develop acceptable speed and accuracy levels.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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Non-Mastery
10

Keys a minimum of 45 NWAM on a 5-minute timed writing.
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11

Applies proofreaders’ marks to indicate all errors in content, format, spelling, and grammar on a document printout.
x

12

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.
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13

Key numeric data applying the touch system on the numeric keypad.
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Standard 5.0 The student will research and apply typography, layout, design, and composition concepts and guidelines for document preparation.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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Non-Mastery
14

Prepares a layout using typography specifications.
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15

Applies layout and design principles using original and/or imported graphics. (Gateway Algebra 5.0).
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16

Applies spot color to graphics and text.
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17

Applies typographical commands to text.
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18

Rotates text and graphics. (Gateway Algebra 5.0).
x

19

Proofs, edits, resizes, crops/manipulates copy and graphics (Gateway Algebra 2.0).
x

20

Prints or publishes hard copy that meets publication and design standards.
x

Standard 6.0 The student will apply input and formatting skills in creating reports and tables in various formats and lengths.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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Non-Mastery
21

Inputs a multi-page report that includes a table, reference citations, headers, and footers in mailable form.
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22

Edits and retrieves copy, makes changes using the revision mode, proofs revisions, accepts revisions, saves and prints hard copy.
x

23

Designs documents such as a newsletter with three-columns, headers and footers.
x

Standard 7.0 The student will research and apply knowledge of ethical and legal issues within the industry.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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24

Applies ethical conduct providing the proper credit to those whose ideas and content has been used in creating interactive multimedia projects.
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25

Demonstrates ethical behaviors in what is written, spoken, or presented in designing and presenting a multimedia project.
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26

Applies knowledge of copyrights in seeking formal permission from copyright sources before using materials.
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27

Recognizes the legal implications of violating federal and state laws in multimedia\digital publishing.
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28

Demonstrates legal responsibilities using the Internet for interactive multimedia projects.
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29

Demonstrate skills necessary for safety and environmental protection in digital design and photography.
x

30

Develop a virtual presentation on ethical and legal issues that could be posted on the web.
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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.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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31

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).
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Standard 9.0 The student will compose, input, and format career portfolio documents for job interview.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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Non-Mastery
32

Inputs a sample letter of application and a resume.
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33

Composes an original personal letter of application, a resume, a job application, and a follow-up letter.
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34

Input and format a report on effective job interview techniques.
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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.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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Non-Mastery
35

Inputs and formats mailable correspondence.
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36

Composes, organizes, inputs, formats, and edits documents.
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37

Evaluates the appearance and accuracy of documents.
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38

Stores documents on a storage device and print a hard copy.
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Standard 11.0 The student will develop and demonstrate human relations, self-management, organizational and professional leadership skills.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met Check the appropriate Mastery or Non-Mastery column
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39

Analyzes leadership and confidence through professional development activities.
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40

Researches at least five distinguish leaders. Composes, input, format, and print 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).
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41

Applies effective image-building and public relations techniques.
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42

Composes, inputs, and formats informative articles for publication in local and/or state publications.
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43

Organizes and manages a team presentation on leadership.
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44

Practices parliamentary procedure skills through group activities.
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45

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).
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46

Participates in Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America.
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