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If you're just starting out with the computer and all it has to offer, you need to master the keyboard first and foremost. COLLEGE KEYBOARDING, 17 Edition: KEYBOARDING COURSE, LESSONS 1-25 is the perfect tool to introduce you to the keyboard and get you up and running. This text will help you learn the alphabetic keys, numeric keys, symbols, and the numeric keypad. To experience successful keyboarding even faster, combine this book with Keyboarding Pro 5 software, and you have a package that builds a strong keyboarding foundation.
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"I really love the books. They are easy to read, easy to teach from. Course content can be increased or decreased depending on student ability."- Kay Holcomb, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
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The Eighteenth Edition of KEYBOARDING COURSE, LESSONS 1-25 uses proven techniques to help readers develop fundamental skills by mastering the alphabetic keyboard, top-row numbers, symbols, and the numeric keypad. South-Western College Keyboarding offers a proven, time-tested approach that enables readers to develop a strong foundation in basic keyboarding. Each lesson is clearly focused, well structured, and designed to provide step-by-step training and reinforcement to allow readers to quickly build their skills and confidence.
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Introduce students to the keyboard with this text that emphasizes new key learning and skill building. Students will learn alphabetic keys, numeric keys, symbols, and the numeric keypad. Combine this text with the successful Keyboarding Pro 4 software, and you have a package that builds a strong keyboarding foundation.
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Combined with our market-leading Keyboarding Pro 5 software, this package ensures enthusiastic participation and makes students eager to master essential keyboarding skills.
About the Author
Dr. Susie H. VanHuss received her B.S. degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and her MBA and Ph.D. degrees from Indiana University. Her teaching specialties include business communications, administrative systems, and personnel management. Her work, published by South-Western, includes textbooks in communications, keyboarding and word processing, and office technology. She has written numerous journal articles and has served on the editorial review boards of several leading business education journals. Dr. Connie M. Forde is a full professor in the Department of Instructional Systems and Workforce Development at Mississippi State University. She serves as curriculum coordinator and advises masters and doctoral students in the instructional technology programs. Dr. Forde is also the faculty advisor of Pi Omega Pi, the honorary society for business teacher education. She is coauthor of the College Keyboarding series published by South-Western/Cengage Learning, as well as numerous word processing and integrated computer applications simulations. Dr. Donna L. Woo is an Instructor and Department Coordinator for Information Systems/Office Automation for Cypress College and Associate Director of Education at Pacific College. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Business Education from Michigan State University and earned her Ed.D. from Nova University. Her industry experience includes work for both IBM and General Motors. A respected author, Dr. Woo has written several word processing textbooks and has served as a coauthor on several editions of South-Western College Keyboarding textbooks.
Table of Contents
Getting Started with Keyboarding Pro 6. Know Your Computer. Level 1: DEVELOPING KEYBOARDING SKILL. 1. Alphabetic Keys. 2. Figure and Symbol Keys. Level 2 APPLYING KEYBOARDING SKILLS. A. Numeric Keypad. B. Word Processing. Communication Skills 1-3. Proofreading Skills. Composition Skills. Internet Activities. Reference Guide. Index.