Synopses & Reviews
Comprehensive approach to keyboarding and information processing from the all-new sixth edition of Century 21 Keyboarding and Information Processing. Students learn the skills needed to succeed in the workplace today and tomorrow using the proven, highly successful pattern of basic skills development characterized in previous editions. For over 75 years, South-Western has provided the highest quality, most innovative, keyboarding instruction in the world! The new sixth edition is the best edition ever with an all-new colorful layout, revamped text content supported by three exceptional software packages (MicroType Pro, MLS Century 21 Multimedia, and Document Checker), cross-curricular themes, word processing applications, optional language and writing activities, and "Your Perspectives" critical thinking guides. Endorsed by Professional Secretaries International (PSI).
Synopsis
Students learn the skills needed to succeed in the workplace today and tomorrow using the proven, highly succesful pattern of basic skill development characterized in prior editions. Three-volume format includes the Complete Course with 300 lessons, Book One with 150 lessons, and Book Two with 150 lessons. This edition introduces terminology, concepts, and functions of electronic equipment; continues instructions systematically throughout; and provides a number of activities using rough-draft and hand-written copy.
About the Author
Dr. Jack P. Hoggatt is Department Chair of the Department of Business Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has taught courses in Business Writing, Advanced Business Communications, and the communication component of the university's Master in Business Administration (MBA) program. Dr. Hoggatt has held offices in professional organizations and has received the Outstanding Post-Secondary Business Educator Award in Wisconsin. He has served as an advisor to local and state business organizations. Dr Hoggatt is involved with his community and the school activities of his children.Professor of EducationProfessor of Business/Education, Emeritus
Table of Contents
PHASE 1. Art. Unit 1. Learn Letter-Key Operation. Unit 2. Master Keyboarding/Language Skills. Unit 3. Master Figure-Key Operation. Unit 4. Master Keyboarding/Language Skills. Unit 5. Get Acquainted with Symbol Keys. Unit 6. Master Keyboarding/Language Skills. PHASE 2. Literature. Unit 7. Learn Numeric Keypad Operation. Unit 8. Learn to Center Lines/Documents. Unit 9. Master Keyboarding/Language Skills. Unit 10. Learn to Format Memos. Unit 11. Learn Block Letter Format. Unit 12. Master Keyboarding/Language Skills. Unit 13. Learn Unbound Report Format. Unit 14. Learn Simple Table Format. Unit 15. Assess Keyboarding/Application Skills. Unit 16. Twin Cities Youth Camp for Fine and Performing Arts. PHASE 3. Social Studies. Unit 17. Improve Keyboarding Skills. Unit 18. Improve Letter/Memo Formatting Skills. Unit 19. Improve Keyboarding Skills. Unit 20. Improve Report Formatting Skills. Unit 21. Improve Keyboarding Skills. Unit 22. Improve Table Formatting Skills. Unit 23. Cambridge Travel Networks. Unit 24. Prepare for Assessment. Unit 25. Assess Document Formatting Skills. PHASE 4. Technology. Unit 26. Enhance Letter/Memo Formatting Skills. Unit 27. Enhance Report Formatting Skills. Unit 28. Enhance Table Formatting Skills. Unit 29. Process Business Forms. Unit 30. Process Office Employment Documents. Unit 31. Professional Symposium Specialists. Unit 32. Prepare for Assessment. Unit 33. Assess Document Formatting Skills. PHASE 5. Health/PE/Environment. Unit 34. Inventory/Improve Keyboarding Skills. Unit 35. Inventory/Improve Document Formatting Skills. Unit 36. Format/Process Communications. Unit 37. Format/Process Reports. Unit 38. Format/Process Tables. Unit 39. Format/Process Business Forms. Unit 40. Assess Keyboarding/Document Processing Skills. Unit 41. International Association for Sport Management: A Simulation. PHASE 6. Science/Math. Unit 42. Process Correspondence. Unit 43. Process Reports. Unit 44. Process Tables with Math Applications. Unit 45. Process Special Documents. Unit 46. Process Employment Documents. Unit 47. Assess Keyboarding/Document Processing Skills. Unit 49. Aliquippa Coalition for Community Development ( A Word Processing Simulation). Appendices. Reference Guide. Index.