This text explores the concepts of introductory keyboarding and word processing in the computing environ¬ment. Covering both the Windows and Mac OS, the strategy for this text is to introduce proper typing posi¬tioning through the key addition method. The book includes 125 drill lessons to support each chapter with companion software to track speed and accuracy of typing. Web browser-based software enables access to practice drills and tutorials. Completing the text will provide the student with skills in typing on the full com¬puter keyboard as well as an understanding of common software applications including word processing and data entry. Includes companion DVD with Web browser-based practice, timed, and self-correcting, software, and videos to enable easy access to drills and tutorials [ALL companion disc files available from publisher with Amazon proof of purchase at info@merclearning.com]
Features:
• Uses 125 total keyboarding lessons including QWERTY (110), ten key (10), and mobile devices (5).
• Shows complete details on how to enter text in word processing and spreadsheet applications (on both Windows and Macintosh operating system platforms)
• Covers Microsoft Word 2010 and Office 2011(MAC)
• Includes companion DVD with Web browser-based practice, timed and self-correcting, software, and videos to enable easy access to drills and tutorials [ALL companion disc files available from publisher with Amazon proof of purchase at info@merclearning.com]
• Provides actual documents from industry (medicine, business, etc.) for practice
• Contains visual instructions for proper keyboard hand positions and key additions
• Each chapter includes chapter exercises, knowledge checks, review questions, and keyboarding drills
• Complete instructor’s resource package available for text adoption
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Word Processing and the QWERTY Keyboard. 2. Typography and Top Row Keys. 3. Document Creation and Bottom Row Keys. 4. Media Elements and Number Keys. 5. Document Editing and Punctuation Keys. 6. Document References and Typing Tests. 7. Spreadsheets and Typing Tables and Numbers. 8. Databases and Data Entry. Appendix A. Mobile Typing and Texting. Appendix B. Additional Word Processing Software.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Theodor Richardson is the Online Program Director and Interim Chair for the Information Technology Department at a private university. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing. Charles Thies has a successful track record as an IT executive in business and with the DOD and is currently an instructor at Tulane University.
Features:
• Uses 125 total keyboarding lessons including QWERTY (110), ten key (10), and mobile devices (5).
• Shows complete details on how to enter text in word processing and spreadsheet applications (on both Windows and Macintosh operating system platforms)
• Covers Microsoft Word 2010 and Office 2011(MAC)
• Includes companion DVD with Web browser-based practice, timed and self-correcting, software, and videos to enable easy access to drills and tutorials [ALL companion disc files available from publisher with Amazon proof of purchase at info@merclearning.com]
• Provides actual documents from industry (medicine, business, etc.) for practice
• Contains visual instructions for proper keyboard hand positions and key additions
• Each chapter includes chapter exercises, knowledge checks, review questions, and keyboarding drills
• Complete instructor’s resource package available for text adoption
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Word Processing and the QWERTY Keyboard. 2. Typography and Top Row Keys. 3. Document Creation and Bottom Row Keys. 4. Media Elements and Number Keys. 5. Document Editing and Punctuation Keys. 6. Document References and Typing Tests. 7. Spreadsheets and Typing Tables and Numbers. 8. Databases and Data Entry. Appendix A. Mobile Typing and Texting. Appendix B. Additional Word Processing Software.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Theodor Richardson is the Online Program Director and Interim Chair for the Information Technology Department at a private university. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing. Charles Thies has a successful track record as an IT executive in business and with the DOD and is currently an instructor at Tulane University.
