CA 121 Keyboarding and Document Production

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Presents basic touch keyboarding skills on standard microcomputer keyboard with numeric keypad. Emphasizes speed and accuracy along with the basic vocabulary of entering and retrieving information.

Maximum number of credits course can be taken for: 3

Student Learning Outcomes:

Learn alphabetic, number, and symbol keys by touch.
Learn numeric keypad by touch
Review alphabetic keys to build speed and accuracy
Develop keyboarding skill
Demonstrate habits of professionalism
Create block-style business letters
Create reports

Content Outline

Keyboarding
- Learn alphabetic keys by touch
- Learn number keys by touch
- Learn symbol keys by touch
- Learn numeric keypad by touch
Skill-Building and Professionalism
- Review alphabetic keys to build speed and accuracy
- Skill development drills
- Three-minute timed writings
- Professionalism habits
Documents
- Block-style business letters
- Reports