The Keyboarding/Document Layout and Design course builds on the Keyboarding/Document Formatting course.Student proficiency can lead to software certification. The student will use a hands-on approach to develop proficiency in document creation and design. Emphasis is on production of business applications including design and layout, speed and accuracy. Concepts, capabilities, procedures and legal responsibilities of word and information processing are applied. Simulated real projects from rough draft copy and/or transcription magnetic media are used for problem solving and business document preparation.
Recommended Prerequisite: Keyboarding/Document Formatting
Suggested Prerequisite or Concurrent with: Computer Applications
Recommended Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Recommended Credit: 1/2 Credit
Standard: 1.0
The student will identify steps in the word and information processing cycle.
Standard 2.0
The student will research and apply knowledge of ethical and legal issues within the industry.
Standard 3.0
The student will apply the touch system to develop speed and reduce errors.
Standard 4.0
The student will research and apply typography, layout, design, and composition concepts and guidelines for preparation of a multimedia project.
Standard 5.0
The student will apply the features of document design software in document preparation.
Standard 6.0
The student will perform beginning and advanced formatting skills.
Standard 7.0
The student will create multiple column layouts.
Standard 8.0
The student will design documents incorporating specialized features including integration of software applications.
Standard 9.0
The student will design documents incorporating advanced features.
Standard 10.0
The student will investigate the Web Design features of the word processing software.
Standard 11.0
The student will perform a culmination project by completing a simulation.
Standard 12.0
The student will develop and demonstrate human relations, self-management, organizational and professional leadership skills.
Course Description
The Keyboarding/Document Layout and Design course builds on the Keyboarding/Document Formatting course.Student proficiency can lead to software certification. The student will use a hands-on approach to develop proficiency in document creation and design. Emphasis is on production of business applications including design and layout, speed and accuracy. Concepts, capabilities, procedures and legal responsibilities of word and information processing are applied. Simulated real projects from rough draft copy and/or transcription magnetic media are used for problem solving and business document preparation. (A computerized workstation is required for each student with industry standard multitasking software.)
Standard: 1.0 The student will identify steps in the word and information processing cycle.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
1.1 Analyze computer and information technology terminology.
1.2 Demonstrate appropriate lab safety skills.
1.3 Analyze typography and layout and design concepts and techniques (Gateway Algebra I Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0).
1.4 Critique and report on different types and features of business documents in various formats (English II Gateway Standards 3.06).
1.5 Research criteria for document preparation for electronic publishing.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Assesses the potential safety hazards in a computer lab.
Demonstrates lab safety knowledge with 100% score on lab safety quiz.
Uses terminology associated with document design and processing.
Demonstrates the handling of the computerized workstation.
Evaluates various documents, including types of paper, type styles, layout and design, etc.
Sample Performance Task
In a group critique various types of business documents on uses of typography and layout and design.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 2.0
The student will research and apply knowledge of ethical and legal issues within the industry.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
2.1 Demonstrate work ethics that include integrity, honesty, loyalty, and perseverance that meet industry standards.
2.2 Research benefits and consequences resulting from the practice of business ethics.
2.3 Comprehend copyright laws and their applications to text, visual art, design, music, and photography.
2.4 Research legal responsibilities associated with the use of the Internet as required by federal and state government agencies.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met The student:
Applies ethical conduct providing the proper credit to those whose ideas and content has been used in creating business documents.
Demonstrates ethical behaviors in what is written, spoken, or presented in a business document.
Applies knowledge of copyrights in seeking formal permission from copyright sources before using materials.
Recognizes the legal implications of violating federal and state laws in document content.
Demonstrates legal responsibilities using the Internet.
Demonstrates skills necessary for safety and environmental protection in electronic document publications.
Develops a keyed and formatted report on ethical and legal issues that could be posted on the web.
Sample Performance Task Design and produce a brochure on legal and ethical issues to include: issues and penalties for plagiarism, copied data with permission and the process used in obtaining permission. Obtain formal permission for use of a quotations, art form, design, and photographs.
Integration/Linkages
All subject areas, SCANS, National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, National Science Education Standards, National Math Standards, National Language Arts Skills Standards, National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), and International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Gateway Algebra I and Gateway English II
Standard 3.0
The student will apply the touch system to develop speed and reduce errors.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
3.1 Manipulate the keyboard to key correct response patterns to increase speed.
3.2 Demonstrate increased speed and control on a straight copy timed writing. (Gateway Algebra I Standards 1.0 and 2.0).
3.3 Use skills on a variety of copies—arranged, unarranged, handwritten, and rough draft.
3.4 Interpret proofreader symbols and revise edited copy.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Keys a minimum of 45 NWAM on a 5-minute timed writing.
Applies proofreaders’ marks to indicate all errors in content, format, spelling, and grammar on a document printout.
Keys and formats mailable copies (no errors) from various types of copies to include but not limited to letters and memos.
Keys, formats, and prints problems applying vertical and horizontal centering with main, secondary, and columnar headings’ using the correct formatting tools.
Keys, formats, and prints at least one mailable, average-length unarranged letter in mailable form in one 20-minute period.
Sample Performance Task
Perform drills on sentences and paragraphs from straight copy, script, and rough-draft to develop speed.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Standards, English II Gateway Standards, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, Industry Standards , Business Finance, Math, Language Arts
Standard 4.0
The student will research and apply typography, layout, design, and composition concepts and guidelines for preparation of multi-page, multi-feature project.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
4.1 Analyze composition processes.
4.2 Analyze principles of typography.
4.3 Set formatting styles and apply typographical commands to text.
4.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of typography in publications.
4.5 Contrast and compare the typography from at least two print sources:
a. composition technique
b. different typestyles
c. different types of justification
4.6 Analyze layout principles.
4.7 Analyze principles of design, including
a. special effects techniques
b. thumbnail sketches
c. guides, rulers, scales, menus, palets
d. text alignment, elements positioning, rules of page design for printed text;
e. margins, indent, spacing, line and page breaks, tabs, letter spacing, tracking, and headings;
g. style formulation;
h. master page construction; and
i. spot color and process color to text and graphics.
4.8 Illustrate gradiations in shapes and blend colors.
4.9 Illustrate methods of importing and exporting text and graphics.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Prepares a layout using typography specifications.
Applies layout and design principles using original and/or imported graphics. (Gateway Algebra 5.0)
Applies spot color to graphics and text.
Applies typographical commands to text.
Rotates text and graphics. (Gateway Algebra 5.0)
Proofs, edits, resizes, crops/manipulates copy and graphics (Gateway Algebra 2.0)
Prints or publishes hard copy that meets publication and design standards.
Sample Performance Task
Have students illustrate at least three font technologies, using different backgrounds. Compare and contrast the typography of each.
Design and create various projects, i.e., commercial, ad campaign, public relations announcement for membership recruitment for Business Professionals of America or Future Business Leaders of America
Integration/Linkages
All subject areas, SCANS, National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, National Language Arts Skills Standards, National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), and International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Gateway Algebra I Gateway English II
Standard 5.0
The student will apply the features of document design software in document preparation.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
5.1 Explain the meaning of information processing terminology, features and concepts of software.
5.2 Apply document-processing skills to produce business documents (English II Gateway Standards 3.06).
5.3 Compose, organize, key and edit information.
5.4 Investigate alternative methods of text and data input.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Uses the Internet, researches local business products and services in preparation for a job search.
Keys a sample letter of application, designs a personal resume, composes an original letter of application and prepares a follow-up letter.
Completes a job application.
Submits required documents in mailable form.
Uses the proper technique to key correspondence.
Investigates alternative method of text and data input and report, on current status:
Handheld devices
Voice
Handwriting
Other
Sample Performance Task
Key a copy of each style of correspondence and place it in a portfolio that exhibits samples of your documents in mailable format.
Edit and format data entered using voice technology.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 6.0
The student will perform beginning and advanced formatting skills.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
6.1 Compose, organize, key, and edit information applying typography and advanced layout and design guidelines (Gateway Algebra I Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0; English II Gateway Standards 1.11).
6.2 Use the touch system keying technique and word processing software to create, modify, store, retrieve, and print business documents.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Keys and formats mailable documents setting styles, including center command, underscore, page-end command, hyphenation, header/footers, subscripts/superscripts, justification, automatic pagination, decimal tab, page numbering.
Keys business letters with special features.
Keys minutes.
Keys appointment schedules.
Keys agendas.
Keys itineraries.
Keys financial statements.
Keys multi-page manuscripts, contents, cover pages, footnotes or endnotes, bibliography.
Edits documents.
Uses the revision feature to set paragraph formatting, indent setting, tab settings, cut and paste and text enhancements to revise documents. Print copy with revisions for portfolio.
Accepts or rejects revisions and prints a hard copy for inclusion in a portfolio.
Sample Performance Task
Key and format the bylaws of your local chapter of Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America.
Save and edit bylaws.
Retrieve the file and revise it according to instructions. Print a hard copy.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 7.0
The student will create multiple column layouts.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
7.1 Utilize the table feature to create tables and insert tables into documents (Gateway Algebra I Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0).
7.2 Create a document in multiple-column format (Gateway Algebra I Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0).
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Composes text, changes text to a table, formats the table and performs calculations in the table.
Creates a multiple column document, adjusts column spacing and balances the column.
Creates a multi-page tabulated report.
Sample Performance Task
Research a topic and create a multiple column table with a bibliography and print the product.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economics Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 8.0
The student will design documents incorporating specialized features including integration of software applications.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
8.1 Create a document using clip art, word art and drawing and color tools (English II Gateway Standards 3.06).
8.2 Create a document and a data source.
8.3 Insert merge fields into the main document.
8.4 Create multi-page-tabulated reports, financial statements and business forms (Gateway Algebra I Standards 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0).
8.5 Edit an existing data source and create mailing labels.
8.6 Create business documents with merge variables (English II Gateway 1.11).
8.7 Create auto-text inserts and macros.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Designs a document with wraparound text using a scanned picture, clip art, word art and drawing tools.
Composes and keys a document using the mail merge features.
Prints mailing labels from data source.
Designs a multi-page document incorporating the formatting tools used to produce industry-standard documents.
Prepares a news release for electronic release.
Sample Performance Task
Design a school newsletter and use graphics in the newsletter. Print a hard copy.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 9.0
The student will design documents incorporating advanced features.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
9.1 Design an outline and use it as a basis for producing a document and integrating an index and a table of contents (English II Gateway Standard 1.11).
9.2 Create a document that integrates objects developed and integrated from at least one other application program.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Researches the services of the business department and keys a three-to-five-page report, which follows an outline and provides an index and a table of contents.
Integrates multiple software programs to create effective business documents.
Sample Performance Task
Complete a business document in word processing project and insert a graph created from a spreadsheet application program
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 10.0
The student will investigate the Web Design features of the word processing software.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
10.1 Examine Web page elements.
10.2 Design a Web page using hyperlinks.
10.3 Compare and contrast the development of Web pages using wording processing software versus Web development software.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Researches the components of a Web page.
Saves a document, using text and graphics, as a web page.
Develops a Web page, comprised of text and graphics, that contains hyperlinks.
Sample Performance Task
As a team create a simple web page layout to be incorporated in the business department web page, using at least two hyperlinks.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 11.0
The student will perform a culmination project by completing a simulation.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
11.1 Apply advanced document design skills in completing a simulation (Gateway Algebra I Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0).
11.2 Proofread and edit documents for accuracy, content, grammar, spelling and punctuation (English II Gateway Standard 1.11).
11.3 Use touch system keying techniques and word processing software to create, modify, store, retrieve and print documents.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Keys and formats mailable correspondence.
Composes, organizes, and edits a document at the keyboard.
Evaluates the appearance and accuracy of documents.
Revises a document.
Stores documents on a disk and prints a hard copy.
Sample Performance Task
Key, format, edit, revise and print a simulation project representing real-life business activities.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 12.0
The student will develop and demonstrate human relations, self-management, organizational and professional leadership skills.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
12.1 Demonstrate self-initiative through group projects.
12.2 Examine the value of leadership skills and confidence through personal reflection.
12.3 Examine the value of leadership skills.
12.4 Illustrate image-building and public relations techniques.
12.5 Assess decision-making skills.
12.6 Demonstrate effective teamwork and critical analysis applying conflict resolution techniques.
12.7 Demonstrate parliamentary procedure skills through group activities.
12.8 Analyze the goals and apply the principles of Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Analyzes leadership and confidence through professional development activities
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.
Applies effective image-building and public relations techniques.
Composes, inputs, and formats informative articles for publication in local and/or state publications.
Organizes and manages a team presentation on leadership.
Practices parliamentary procedure skills through group activities.
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.
Participates in Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America.
Sample Performance Task
Create, key, format, edit, and revise a mail-merge letter to business and industry representatives, inviting them to become active partners in Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America. Design a brochure that gives the organization's mission, goals, objectives, and benefits to participating members.
Design a middle school recruitment membership brochure.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards, Work Keys, BPA Chapter Management Reference and
Recommended Prerequisite: Keyboarding/Document Formatting
Suggested Prerequisite or Concurrent with: Computer Applications
Recommended Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Recommended Credit: 1/2 Credit
Standard: 1.0
The student will identify steps in the word and information processing cycle.
Standard 2.0
The student will research and apply knowledge of ethical and legal issues within the industry.
Standard 3.0
The student will apply the touch system to develop speed and reduce errors.
Standard 4.0
The student will research and apply typography, layout, design, and composition concepts and guidelines for preparation of a multimedia project.
Standard 5.0
The student will apply the features of document design software in document preparation.
Standard 6.0
The student will perform beginning and advanced formatting skills.
Standard 7.0
The student will create multiple column layouts.
Standard 8.0
The student will design documents incorporating specialized features including integration of software applications.
Standard 9.0
The student will design documents incorporating advanced features.
Standard 10.0
The student will investigate the Web Design features of the word processing software.
Standard 11.0
The student will perform a culmination project by completing a simulation.
Standard 12.0
The student will develop and demonstrate human relations, self-management, organizational and professional leadership skills.
Course Description
The Keyboarding/Document Layout and Design course builds on the Keyboarding/Document Formatting course.Student proficiency can lead to software certification. The student will use a hands-on approach to develop proficiency in document creation and design. Emphasis is on production of business applications including design and layout, speed and accuracy. Concepts, capabilities, procedures and legal responsibilities of word and information processing are applied. Simulated real projects from rough draft copy and/or transcription magnetic media are used for problem solving and business document preparation. (A computerized workstation is required for each student with industry standard multitasking software.)
Standard: 1.0 The student will identify steps in the word and information processing cycle.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
1.1 Analyze computer and information technology terminology.
1.2 Demonstrate appropriate lab safety skills.
1.3 Analyze typography and layout and design concepts and techniques (Gateway Algebra I Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0).
1.4 Critique and report on different types and features of business documents in various formats (English II Gateway Standards 3.06).
1.5 Research criteria for document preparation for electronic publishing.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Assesses the potential safety hazards in a computer lab.
Demonstrates lab safety knowledge with 100% score on lab safety quiz.
Uses terminology associated with document design and processing.
Demonstrates the handling of the computerized workstation.
Evaluates various documents, including types of paper, type styles, layout and design, etc.
Sample Performance Task
In a group critique various types of business documents on uses of typography and layout and design.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 2.0
The student will research and apply knowledge of ethical and legal issues within the industry.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
2.1 Demonstrate work ethics that include integrity, honesty, loyalty, and perseverance that meet industry standards.
2.2 Research benefits and consequences resulting from the practice of business ethics.
2.3 Comprehend copyright laws and their applications to text, visual art, design, music, and photography.
2.4 Research legal responsibilities associated with the use of the Internet as required by federal and state government agencies.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met The student:
Applies ethical conduct providing the proper credit to those whose ideas and content has been used in creating business documents.
Demonstrates ethical behaviors in what is written, spoken, or presented in a business document.
Applies knowledge of copyrights in seeking formal permission from copyright sources before using materials.
Recognizes the legal implications of violating federal and state laws in document content.
Demonstrates legal responsibilities using the Internet.
Demonstrates skills necessary for safety and environmental protection in electronic document publications.
Develops a keyed and formatted report on ethical and legal issues that could be posted on the web.
Sample Performance Task Design and produce a brochure on legal and ethical issues to include: issues and penalties for plagiarism, copied data with permission and the process used in obtaining permission. Obtain formal permission for use of a quotations, art form, design, and photographs.
Integration/Linkages
All subject areas, SCANS, National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, National Science Education Standards, National Math Standards, National Language Arts Skills Standards, National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), and International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Gateway Algebra I and Gateway English II
Standard 3.0
The student will apply the touch system to develop speed and reduce errors.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
3.1 Manipulate the keyboard to key correct response patterns to increase speed.
3.2 Demonstrate increased speed and control on a straight copy timed writing. (Gateway Algebra I Standards 1.0 and 2.0).
3.3 Use skills on a variety of copies—arranged, unarranged, handwritten, and rough draft.
3.4 Interpret proofreader symbols and revise edited copy.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Keys a minimum of 45 NWAM on a 5-minute timed writing.
Applies proofreaders’ marks to indicate all errors in content, format, spelling, and grammar on a document printout.
Keys and formats mailable copies (no errors) from various types of copies to include but not limited to letters and memos.
Keys, formats, and prints problems applying vertical and horizontal centering with main, secondary, and columnar headings’ using the correct formatting tools.
Keys, formats, and prints at least one mailable, average-length unarranged letter in mailable form in one 20-minute period.
Sample Performance Task
Perform drills on sentences and paragraphs from straight copy, script, and rough-draft to develop speed.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Standards, English II Gateway Standards, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, Industry Standards , Business Finance, Math, Language Arts
Standard 4.0
The student will research and apply typography, layout, design, and composition concepts and guidelines for preparation of multi-page, multi-feature project.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
4.1 Analyze composition processes.
4.2 Analyze principles of typography.
4.3 Set formatting styles and apply typographical commands to text.
4.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of typography in publications.
4.5 Contrast and compare the typography from at least two print sources:
a. composition technique
b. different typestyles
c. different types of justification
4.6 Analyze layout principles.
4.7 Analyze principles of design, including
a. special effects techniques
b. thumbnail sketches
c. guides, rulers, scales, menus, palets
d. text alignment, elements positioning, rules of page design for printed text;
e. margins, indent, spacing, line and page breaks, tabs, letter spacing, tracking, and headings;
g. style formulation;
h. master page construction; and
i. spot color and process color to text and graphics.
4.8 Illustrate gradiations in shapes and blend colors.
4.9 Illustrate methods of importing and exporting text and graphics.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Prepares a layout using typography specifications.
Applies layout and design principles using original and/or imported graphics. (Gateway Algebra 5.0)
Applies spot color to graphics and text.
Applies typographical commands to text.
Rotates text and graphics. (Gateway Algebra 5.0)
Proofs, edits, resizes, crops/manipulates copy and graphics (Gateway Algebra 2.0)
Prints or publishes hard copy that meets publication and design standards.
Sample Performance Task
Have students illustrate at least three font technologies, using different backgrounds. Compare and contrast the typography of each.
Design and create various projects, i.e., commercial, ad campaign, public relations announcement for membership recruitment for Business Professionals of America or Future Business Leaders of America
Integration/Linkages
All subject areas, SCANS, National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, National Language Arts Skills Standards, National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), and International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Gateway Algebra I Gateway English II
Standard 5.0
The student will apply the features of document design software in document preparation.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
5.1 Explain the meaning of information processing terminology, features and concepts of software.
5.2 Apply document-processing skills to produce business documents (English II Gateway Standards 3.06).
5.3 Compose, organize, key and edit information.
5.4 Investigate alternative methods of text and data input.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Uses the Internet, researches local business products and services in preparation for a job search.
Keys a sample letter of application, designs a personal resume, composes an original letter of application and prepares a follow-up letter.
Completes a job application.
Submits required documents in mailable form.
Uses the proper technique to key correspondence.
Investigates alternative method of text and data input and report, on current status:
Handheld devices
Voice
Handwriting
Other
Sample Performance Task
Key a copy of each style of correspondence and place it in a portfolio that exhibits samples of your documents in mailable format.
Edit and format data entered using voice technology.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 6.0
The student will perform beginning and advanced formatting skills.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
6.1 Compose, organize, key, and edit information applying typography and advanced layout and design guidelines (Gateway Algebra I Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0; English II Gateway Standards 1.11).
6.2 Use the touch system keying technique and word processing software to create, modify, store, retrieve, and print business documents.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Keys and formats mailable documents setting styles, including center command, underscore, page-end command, hyphenation, header/footers, subscripts/superscripts, justification, automatic pagination, decimal tab, page numbering.
Keys business letters with special features.
Keys minutes.
Keys appointment schedules.
Keys agendas.
Keys itineraries.
Keys financial statements.
Keys multi-page manuscripts, contents, cover pages, footnotes or endnotes, bibliography.
Edits documents.
Uses the revision feature to set paragraph formatting, indent setting, tab settings, cut and paste and text enhancements to revise documents. Print copy with revisions for portfolio.
Accepts or rejects revisions and prints a hard copy for inclusion in a portfolio.
Sample Performance Task
Key and format the bylaws of your local chapter of Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America.
Save and edit bylaws.
Retrieve the file and revise it according to instructions. Print a hard copy.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 7.0
The student will create multiple column layouts.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
7.1 Utilize the table feature to create tables and insert tables into documents (Gateway Algebra I Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0).
7.2 Create a document in multiple-column format (Gateway Algebra I Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0).
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Composes text, changes text to a table, formats the table and performs calculations in the table.
Creates a multiple column document, adjusts column spacing and balances the column.
Creates a multi-page tabulated report.
Sample Performance Task
Research a topic and create a multiple column table with a bibliography and print the product.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economics Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 8.0
The student will design documents incorporating specialized features including integration of software applications.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
8.1 Create a document using clip art, word art and drawing and color tools (English II Gateway Standards 3.06).
8.2 Create a document and a data source.
8.3 Insert merge fields into the main document.
8.4 Create multi-page-tabulated reports, financial statements and business forms (Gateway Algebra I Standards 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0).
8.5 Edit an existing data source and create mailing labels.
8.6 Create business documents with merge variables (English II Gateway 1.11).
8.7 Create auto-text inserts and macros.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Designs a document with wraparound text using a scanned picture, clip art, word art and drawing tools.
Composes and keys a document using the mail merge features.
Prints mailing labels from data source.
Designs a multi-page document incorporating the formatting tools used to produce industry-standard documents.
Prepares a news release for electronic release.
Sample Performance Task
Design a school newsletter and use graphics in the newsletter. Print a hard copy.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 9.0
The student will design documents incorporating advanced features.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
9.1 Design an outline and use it as a basis for producing a document and integrating an index and a table of contents (English II Gateway Standard 1.11).
9.2 Create a document that integrates objects developed and integrated from at least one other application program.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Researches the services of the business department and keys a three-to-five-page report, which follows an outline and provides an index and a table of contents.
Integrates multiple software programs to create effective business documents.
Sample Performance Task
Complete a business document in word processing project and insert a graph created from a spreadsheet application program
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 10.0
The student will investigate the Web Design features of the word processing software.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
10.1 Examine Web page elements.
10.2 Design a Web page using hyperlinks.
10.3 Compare and contrast the development of Web pages using wording processing software versus Web development software.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Researches the components of a Web page.
Saves a document, using text and graphics, as a web page.
Develops a Web page, comprised of text and graphics, that contains hyperlinks.
Sample Performance Task
As a team create a simple web page layout to be incorporated in the business department web page, using at least two hyperlinks.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 11.0
The student will perform a culmination project by completing a simulation.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
11.1 Apply advanced document design skills in completing a simulation (Gateway Algebra I Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0).
11.2 Proofread and edit documents for accuracy, content, grammar, spelling and punctuation (English II Gateway Standard 1.11).
11.3 Use touch system keying techniques and word processing software to create, modify, store, retrieve and print documents.
Student Performance Indicator: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Keys and formats mailable correspondence.
Composes, organizes, and edits a document at the keyboard.
Evaluates the appearance and accuracy of documents.
Revises a document.
Stores documents on a disk and prints a hard copy.
Sample Performance Task
Key, format, edit, revise and print a simulation project representing real-life business activities.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards
Standard 12.0
The student will develop and demonstrate human relations, self-management, organizational and professional leadership skills.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
12.1 Demonstrate self-initiative through group projects.
12.2 Examine the value of leadership skills and confidence through personal reflection.
12.3 Examine the value of leadership skills.
12.4 Illustrate image-building and public relations techniques.
12.5 Assess decision-making skills.
12.6 Demonstrate effective teamwork and critical analysis applying conflict resolution techniques.
12.7 Demonstrate parliamentary procedure skills through group activities.
12.8 Analyze the goals and apply the principles of Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America.
Student Performance Indicators: Evidence Standard is Met
The student:
Analyzes leadership and confidence through professional development activities
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.
Applies effective image-building and public relations techniques.
Composes, inputs, and formats informative articles for publication in local and/or state publications.
Organizes and manages a team presentation on leadership.
Practices parliamentary procedure skills through group activities.
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.
Participates in Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America.
Sample Performance Task
Create, key, format, edit, and revise a mail-merge letter to business and industry representatives, inviting them to become active partners in Business Professionals of America and/or Future Business Leaders of America. Design a brochure that gives the organization's mission, goals, objectives, and benefits to participating members.
Design a middle school recruitment membership brochure.
Integration/Linkages
Gateway Algebra I Gateway Standards, English II Gateway Standards, Language Arts, Mathematics, Computer Science, SCANS (The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), National Standards for Business Education, Policy Commission for Business and Economic Education, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Delta Pi Epsilon, National Educational Technology Standards, Industry Standards, Work Keys, BPA Chapter Management Reference and
