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.

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