COURSE SYLLABUS
TRANSCRIBING MACHINES
COT 111
CREDITS: 3 PREREQUISITES: Student should be able to type at least 30 wpm.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, students listen to dictation on the computer to acquire the ability to transcribe mailable documents. The course is also designed to improve English skills and proofreading ability.
FACILITATOR: Jayme Miller PHONE: 289-3589 (W)
Ely Campus 289-8218 (H)
E-mail:
TEXT: MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION AND DICTATION with student CD, 5TH edition, Misty Ballentine, South-Western Publishing Co., 2005.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Qualified students with physical or documented learning disabilities have the right to free accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities at Great Basin College. For assistance, contact the Student Services Office at 775-753-2279.
GRADING: Each chapter will be worth 100 points. Two points will be deducted for each error on each document. Errors include but are not limited to: not following directions, formatting errors, grammar errors, punctuation errors, and spelling errors. These grades will then be averaged for a “Chapter” grade. Chapter grades may be raised one number grade by re-keying the documents to correct all errors. Each test is worth 100 points. The written part of the exam is worth 25 points and the dictation part is worth 75 points. Tests will be graded in the same manner as chapter assignments.
GRADING: Daily Work (20 Chapters) 40% of total grade
Test 1 (written and dictation) 20% of total grade
Test 2 (written and dictation) 20% of total grade
Test 3 (written and dictation) 20% of total grade
COURSE GRADE: 94-100% = A 70-73% = C-
90-93% = A- 67-69% = D+
87-89% = B+ 64-66% = D
84-86% = B 60-63% = D-
80-83% = B- <60% = F
77-79% = C+
74-76% = C
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the ability to transcribe mailable documents from recordings using a word processor. Students will also improve their English skills and proofreading ability and be familiar with a variety of written business communications.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Self-paced with hands-on activities are used to teach the students transcribing in the modern office. The documents the students key onto the computer are adapted from actual business documents and are typical of machine transcription performed in real offices. Students transcribe a variety of documents such as letters, memos, tables, reports, agendas, and forms. Letterheads and forms are provided on the text-workbook CD.
LAB USE: Most students will need to spend time in the lab in order to get assignments in on time. The computer lab is open when the college office is open (except when in use by a class). The Critical Skills Lab’s computers are also available for your use. Check with the office for definite lab hours.
ASSIGNMENTS; There are 20 chapters in the text and three tests. The tests include both written and dictation exercises. Students must complete all chapters and tests to complete the course. Word mastery and language skill exercises precede each set of dictations in each chapter. These should be completed; however, it is not necessary to hand these in to the instructor.
TESTS: There are three tests each consisting of dictated material (to be transcribed by the student) and written tests. There are no traditional mid-term and final exams.
Grade values are as follows:
A Superior 4.0 D Below Average 1.0
B Above Average 3.0 F Failure 0.0
C Average 2.0 W Withdrawal—See below
I Incomplete—See below
“I” - You may receive a final report of “I”, or incomplete, if you have completed at least 3/4 of the course with a grade of “C” or better but are unable to complete the class for good cause. You must arrange for the incomplete with your instructor and acknowledge the statement of work you must complete to receive a final grade. You have until March 15 for Fall Semester and October 15 for Spring and Summer Semesters to complete the work for a final grade. An incomplete not made up within this time period will have a grade assigned by the instructor which could be and “F” or “W”.
“W” - Students may opt for a withdrawal up to the 13th week of classes. It is your responsibility to withdraw formally from a course. Instructors have the option of assigning a failing grade for unofficial withdrawals. The “W” is not used in computing your cumulative grade-point average. It will appear, however, on your transcript and will always be a permanent part of it. Veterans who withdraw from classes after the official add/drop period may experience penalties and may be required to pay back part or all of the benefits received for that course. If you are a veteran contemplating changes in enrollment, you should get the advice of the Director of Student Financial Services.
It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from this course by contacting the Business Office.
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to change certain aspects of the course and/or course syllabus. No changes will be made, however, without informing the students in a timely and clear manner. It is not anticipated that there will be any major changes in the content of this syllabus.
COURSE OUTLINE
SUGGESTED
SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION
WEEK 1 Chapter 1: Documents 1-4
Chapter 2: Documents 1-2
WEEK 2 Chapter 2: Document 3-4
Chapter 3: Documents 1-4
WEEK 3 Chapter 4: Documents 1-4
Chapter 5: Documents 1-2
WEEK 4 Chapter 5: Documents 3-4
Chapter 6: Documents 1-4
WEEK 5 TEST ONE: CHAPTERS 1-6
Written and transcribing tests (See instructor)
WEEK 6 Chapter 7: Documents 1-4
Chapter 8: Documents 1-2
WEEK 7 Chapter 8: Documents 3-4
Chapter 9: Documents 1-4
WEEK 8 Chapter 10: Documents 1-4
Chapter 11: Documents 1-2
WEEK 9 Chapter 11: Documents 3-4
Chapter 12: Documents 1-4
WEEK 10 TEST TWO: CHAPTERS 7-12
Written and transcribing tests (See instruction)
WEEK 11 Chapter 13: Documents 1-3
Chapter 14: Documents 1-2
WEEK 12 Chapter 14: Document 3
Chapter 15: Documents 1-3
WEEK 13 Chapter 16: Documents 1-3
Chapter 17: Documents 1-2
WEEK 14 Chapter 17: Document 3
Chapter 18: Documents 1-2
WEEK 15 Chapter 19: Documents 1-2
Chapter 20: Documents 1-2
WEEK 16 TEST THREE: CHAPTERS 13-20
Written and transcribing tests (See instructor)