Keyboarding and Beyond: Introductory Typing and Word Processing

Richardson, Theodor; Thies, Charles

ISBN 10: 1936420368 / ISBN 13: 9781936420360

Published by Mercury Learning and Information, 2012

About this Item

A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.

Seller Inventory # OTV.1936420368.G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Keyboarding and Beyond: Introductory Typing and Word Processing
• Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936420368
• ISBN 13: 9781936420360
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Covering both the Windows and Mac OS, the strategy for this text is to introduce proper typing positioning through the key addition method. The book includes drill lessons to support each chapter and 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 computer keyboard as well as an understanding of common software applications including word processing and data entry.

Features:
* Contains visual instructions for proper keyboard hand positions and key additions
* Shows complete details on how to enter text in word processing and spreadsheet applications (on both Windows and Macintosh operating system platforms)
* Includes hands-on activities and guided instruction that allow you to practice as you learn and demonstrate mastery of keyboarding
* Provides companion DVD with Web browser-based software to enable easy access to practice drills and tutorials

About the Authors

Theodor Richardson is the Assistant Dean for the College of Business, Online at a private university. and author of several computer science titles. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing.

Charles Thies attended the University of Denver where he received a Masters of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems. He has worked for the Department of Defense in assignments overseas as an information technology professional and is published in the Journal of Information Science Applied Research. He has over 15 years of industry experience in the area of information security and holds the CompTIA Security + certification. Currently he is the Director of the Digital Division of Books International, Sterling, VA and serves as an Adjunct Faculty at Tulane University.