School of Secretarial Studies

Diploma in Executive Secretaryship Home Semester & Subjects Calendar & Timetable Video Seminars Other Subjects 1. DES1101 Business English & Presentation Skills 2. DES1102 Text Processing & Keyboarding 3. DES1103 Office Practice 4. DES1104 Basic Shorthand 5. DES1201 Business Communication I 6. DES1202 Business Studies 7. DES1203 Information & Communication Technology 8. DES1204 Office Administration 9. DES1301 Public Relations 10. DES1302 Communication and Task Management 11. DES1303 Workplace Ethics 12. DES2101 Business English II 13. DES2102 Basic Accounting 14. DES2103 Management Theories I 15. DES2104 Management Information I 16. DES2201 Business Communication II 17. DES2202 Human Resources Management I 18. DES2203 Management Theories II 19. DES2204 Management Information II 20. MPW1113/MPW1123 Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B 21. MPW1133 Malaysian Studies 22. MPW1143/MPW1153 Moral/Islamic Studies 23. DES3101 Human Resources Management II 24. DES3102 Customer Care 25. DES3103 Organising Skills 26. DES3104 Personality Development Programs Offered 1. Certificate of Office Administration 2. Diploma in Executive Secretaryship 3. Diploma in Corporate Administration » All stamfordonline Courses

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SUBJECT CODE	: DES1102
SUBJECT NAME	: TEXT PROCESSING & KEYBOARDING
SEMESTER	: 1
CREDIT HOURS	: 4
SCHOOL	: School of Secretarial Studies
COURSE	: Diploma / Diploma in Executive Secretaryship

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Lecture Notes :	DES 1102 Assignment 1.pdf DES 1102 Assignment 2.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 1.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 2.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 3.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 4.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 5.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 6.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 7.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 8.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 9.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 10.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 11.pdf DES 1102 Lecture 12.pdf
Past Exam Paper :	DES 1102 Text Processing & Keyboarding - May 08.pdf
Syllabus :	DES1102.pdf

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OBJECTIVES

Objectives are to:

• Understand and follow safe working practices within the office environment.
• Use typewriters or word processors efficiently.

LEARNING OUTCOME

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Produce and format text from manuscript and typescript, using standard business formats and conventions.
• Text process a range of business documents at a minimum speed of 3050 words per minute (with an accuracy of at least 98%) and complete a 5  minute copy  typing test with a minimum speed of 30 -50 words per minute (excluding errors).

SYNOPSIS

Unit 1

• Demonstrate correct posture.
• Recognise and explain the need to work safely.
• Demonstrate and maintain good working conditions and practices.

Unit 2

• Identify the different parts of, and prepare to use, a typewriter or word processor.
• Consistently demonstrate accurate keyboarding skills.
• Develop speed and accuracy for periods of increasing length.
• Produce clean, creased work and store documents carefully.
• Identify and use appropriate sources of help when necessary.

Unit 3

• Produce text accurately and efficiently from manuscript and typescript.
• Proof reading and correct text, ensuring corrections are inconspicuous.
• Use appropriate formats and conventions for different types of business documents.

Unit 4

• Successfully text process four tasks and completes a 5  minute speed test.
• Speed assessment.