HIAWATHA HIGH SCHOOL                                                 WORD PROCESSING I

Competency Index

Enrollment                             Completion                            Hours

Date ___/___/___                               Date ___/___/___                               Completed _______

 

I certify that the student received training in the areas indicated.

 

Student Signature ______________________________________     Date_____________

 

Instructor Signature ____________________________________     Date ____________

 

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Department _______________________ Instructor _________________

 

Rating Scale:  3     Mastery of subject matter

                         2     Limited mastery of subject matter

                         1    Non mastery of subject matter

                         0     No exposure to subject matter

 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS:


 

3  2  1  0  A.    Follow written and oral directions.

        B.    Demonstrate interpersonal skills:

3  2  1  0          1.  Tact and diplomacy.

3  2  1  0          2.  Respect for others.

3  2  1  0          3.  Respect for diversity.

3  2  1  0          4.  Recognition of others’ strengths.

3  2  1  0          5.  Positive assertiveness.

3  2  1  0          6.  Positive attitude.

3  2  1  0  C.    Apply the steps in the decision-making process.

3  2  1  0  D.    Utilize problem-solving skills.

                E.     Teamwork

3  2  1  0           1.  Participate in team tasks.

3  2  1  0           2.  Complete team task on time

3  2  1  0  F.     Locate information and select the materials, tools, equipment, or other resources to perform the activities needed to accomplish a specific task.

                G.    Time Management

3  2  1  0          1.   Set priorities of tasks to be completed.

3  2  1  0          2.   Develop strategies to accomplish a specific task.

                 H.   Work Ethics

3  2  1  0          1.   Interpret standard workplace policies (i.e. safety, personal hygiene, personal discipline, substance abuse, employee theft, sexual harassment.)

3  2  1  0          2.   Demonstrate punctuality and dependability.

3  2  1  0          3.   Demonstrate acceptance of job requirements.

3  2  1  0          4.   Demonstrate willingness to take initiative with new challenges.

3  2  1  0          5.  Take responsibility for decisions and actions.

                 I.    Career planning

3  2  1  0           1.  Access and use information to develop educational and career options.

3  2  1  0           2.  Participate in career exploration activities.

 

 

INTEGRATION OF ACADEMICS, LANGUAGE ARTS          

 

3  2  1  0  A.   Participate in group discussions for problem resolution.

3  2  1 0   B.   Answer questions in formal and informal situations.

3  2  1  0  C.   Use acceptable standards for grammar, mechanics, and word usage.

3  2  1  0  D.   Use basic research techniques.

3  2  1  0  E.   Apply a variety of specific proofreading techniques to identify and correct errors.

 

 

STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

 

3  2  1  0  A.  Display courtesy, tactfulness, and patience in working with others.

3  2  1  0  B.  Identify roles and responsibilities of a leader in the modern workplace.

3  2  1  0  C.  Evaluate personal traits (including initiative, self-esteem, creative thinking, adaptability, and motivation).

3  2  1  0  D.  Control emotions under demands of time,pressure, and opposition.

3  2  1  0  E.  Value diversity, practice tolerance, and acceptance, and work cooperatively toward common goals.

3  2  1  0  F.   Speak clearly and distinctly with individuals and groups.

3  2  1  0  G.  Make listening a highly-valued attribute in communicating with others.

3  2  1  0  H.  Define goals, identify priorities, and establish objectives for a project.

3  2  1  0  I.   Accept responsibility for personal decisions and actions.

3  2  1  0  J.   Display appropriate image and dress.

3  2  1  0  K.  Recognize and celebrate the accomplishment of others.

 

 

OFFICE SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY

 

I.  Computer  Literacy

 

3  2  1  0  A.  Perform power-up and power-down procedures.

3  2  1  0  B.  Demonstrate the function of each part of the keyboard.

3  2  1  0  C.  Use the proper techniques for all key reaches (including  numeric).

3  2  1  0  B.  Name, save, and retrieve files to/from various locations.

3  2  1  0  C.  Print documents using various print options.

3  2  1  0  D.  Proofread to produce error-free documents.

3  2  1  0  E.  Care for storage media and computer.

3  2  1  0  F.  Troubleshoot a word processing problem by obtaining assistance from help screens and printed manuals.

3  2  1  0  G.  Demonstrate knowledge of ethical considerations, computer crimes, and licensing agreements.

 

II.    Vocabulary

 

3  2  1  0  A.  Demonstrate ability to use spell check, thesaurus, and grammar check.

3  2  1  0  B.  Apply the correct spelling, pronunciation and syllabication of frequently used and business-related words.

3  2  1  0   C.  Apply rules for plurals, possessives, prefixes, and word endings.

3  2  1  0   D.  Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a dictionary.

 

 

III.  Document Processing

 

3  2  1  0  A.  Key letter in personal, block, modified block, and simplified formats on plain, letterhead, and special-sized stationery.

3  2  1  0  B.  Key envelopes using the latest address styles recommended by postal officials.

3  2  1  0  C.  Key letters with special features, such as attention or subject lines; enclosures, mailing, personal, copy, or special cover notations;

   second-page headings, etc.

3  2  1  0  D.  Key reports in MLA format.

3  2  1  0  E.  Key reports using endnotes, footnotes, and textual citation formats.

3  2  1  0  F.  Key special pages for manuscripts/reports such as title page, content page, bibliography/reference page, letter of  transmittal, etc.

3  2  1  0  G.  Key special business documents such as agendas, memoranda, minutes, outlines, itineraries, news releases, purchase orders, invoices, etc.

3  2  1  0  H.  Key tabular materials with leaders, boxes, rulings, and other special features.

3  2  1  0  I.   Key employment documents such as resumes, application letters, follow-up letters, application forms, etc.

 

 

IV.  Computer Functions

 

3  2  1  0  A.  Demonstrate proficiency in basic text formatting (cap lock, bold, underline, italics, center, flush right, tabs, etc.)

3  2  1  0  B.  Demonstrate proper usage of text entry features (deletion, temporary margins, left margin release, hanging indent, new page headers, footers, etc.)

3  2  1  0  C.  Demonstrate proper editing features (reveal codes, inserting/deleting embedded commands, type over, block deletion, move, copy, paste, etc.)

3  2  1  0  D.  Demonstrate ability to do line and page formatting (right justification, widow/orphan, center page top to bottom, force odd/even page, paper size, page numbering, margins, etc.)

 

 

V.  Editing and Correcting Documents, Records and Files

 

3  2  1  0  A.  Proofread documents for content, format, and typographical errors.

3  2  1  0  B.  Move and insert text.

3  2  1  0  C.  Search and replace text.

3  2  1  0  D.  Rename files.

3  2  1  0  E.  Prepare new document from existing documents.

3  2  1  0  F.  Delete text, files, or records from storage.

3  2  1  0  G.  Assemble documents from stored text.

 

 

VI.  Advanced Applications

 

3  2  1  0  A.  Customize word processing software defaults.

3  2  1  0  B.  Create and execute macros.

3  2  1  0  C.  Sort data in ascending and descending order.

3  2  1  0  D.  Sort data in multiple fields.

 

 

 

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SOFTWARE USED:

 

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