Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS: You will need access to the Internet and an e-mail account. It will be helpful to have access to a Standard English dictionary and a current office reference manual, such as The Gregg Reference Manual. Course Requirements: 1. Thorough reading of assigned text segments and supplementary materials. Complete understanding of Aplia website and work continuously within the course in Aplia and Moodle. 2. Active, informed participation in online class discussion and activities and intellectual engagement at all times. 3. Assignments submitted on time and in appropriate format. All work will be prepared in Microsoft Word except for Aplia assignments. You need to label all work properly. You will need to use Microsoft PowerPoint for your final project presentation. 4. Regular online class attendance is expected each week. You will not be able to complete this course and pass by visiting the course infrequently. You must start immediately and complete weekly assignments. There is a deduction for late work and it will be near impossible to pass the course by procrastination and waiting to start the course at the end of the semester. Tentative Course Outline: You will complete all activities for the following: Business Writing Prepare a variety of business letters and memos (routine, goodwill, persuasive/sales, negative). Reports & Proposal. Create several short reports and proposals. Using Technology to Communicate. Engage in a variety of activities using technology (e-mail, chat, blogging, web sites and PowerPoint). Employment Communication. Prepare a variety of employment-related documents (résumés, cover letters, and followup letters). GRADING: Overall Grading Format A = 90% B = 80% C = 70% D = 60% F = Less than 60% A grade of 90 percent or higher earns an A grade; 80 to 89 percent earns a B grade; 70 to 79 percent earns a C grade; 60 to 69 percent earns a D grade; anything below 60 percent earns an F grade. There are 500 points possible in this course. Aplia is worth 300 points of your grade. The final project uploaded to this course is worth the other 100 points. The discussions are worth 100