Course Details

In this course, the student will learn the touch method of keyboarding using a personal computer keyboard as well as document processing for personal letters and memos. Emphasis will be on speed and accuracy as well as spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Elements of word processing will also be presented through the use of word processing software, Microsoft Word 2010.

Objectives

Basic skills necessary to input data by learning the method of “touch” keyboarding.

To reach operational skills of speed and accuracy keying straight-copy alphanumeric material.

To use some applied keyboarding applications typical of those found in business.

To do a simple block style letter with mixed punctuation; i.e., date, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature and reference line.

To do a simple memo – To, From, Date, Subject and body.

Basic skills in grammar and punctuation necessary to produce small documents, business letters and short reports.