Keyboarding and Beyond: Introductory Typing and Word Processing - Softcover

Richardson, Theodor; Thies, Charles

9781936420360: Keyboarding and Beyond: Introductory Typing and Word Processing

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936420368 ISBN 13: 9781936420360

Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information, 2012

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

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About the Author:

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.

Review:

Richardson, who works in the information technology department at a private university, and Thies, a former IT executive and current instructor at Tulane U., introduce keyboarding and word processing techniques using the standard QWERTY keyboard. They provide 125 lessons and practice exercises that cover the entire keyboard, data entry, data organization, and the use of mobile typing and texting on non-standard keyboards and keypads. Each chapter has lessons and information for getting started in the use of productivity software and cover both the Windows and Mac versions of Microsoft Word; managing and organizing data tables, including Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software; and data entry with Microsoft Access. An appendix addresses additional word processing software like Windows Live SkyDrive, GoogleDocs, and OpenOffice.org. The DVD contains sample tutorial videos, keyboarding practice software, and all images.

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