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TO: All
Business Communication Students
FROM: Mrs.
Ellsworth, F.C.S. Business Teacher
DATE:
January 2008
SUBJECT: Business
Communications Course Introduction
Business
Communications is a 1 semester, ½-year class. It will meet every 1st or
5th Period in room D135 until the end of this school year. Keyboarding
1 is a prerequisite for Business Communications. The skill of typing
will be required.
This class will
consist of work being completed on the computer, typing documents,
listening to lectures, reading and completing assignments and
participating in discussions. We will type for practice,
complete and hand-in timings and type specified documents.
Within our lectures and activities we will focus on the real-life
communications of the business world using computers. Period tests and
projects will also be assigned.
In the business
world it is very important to be prepared. To be prepared for this
class, you must have a notebook for class; consisting of a folder and
writing paper and you must also bring a writing utensil to class every day. Handouts and notes will be given
for inclusion in this notebook. You will also be required to have a F.C.S. computer log-in account and a Lotus Notes Email account to
participate in this class. If you do not have one of the preceding,
please see me as soon as possible. It may take some time to get them
set-up.
Much of the work
assigned will be completed in class on the computers. If you are absent
for any reason it is your responsibility to find out what you
missed and make-up that work in a timely fashion. This class will be
treated just like you are in the real world of work. An excessive number
of missed days are grounds for dismissal. Assignments will be discussed
in the concept of deadlines. Deadlines will be set and are final!
If you are unable to meet a deadline in the business world, it will
damage your credibility and may even cause you to lose your job.
Each student will
be graded on the following scale:
Homework, Classwork,
Quizzes & Timings
50%
Tests &
Projects 50%
Total 100%
Please see Mrs.
Ellsworth if you have any questions. |
