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CIS 101 - Keyboarding
Provides an introduction to the effective and efficient use of electronic machine keyboards. Topics include: touch typing skills, and text formatting and manipulation. Manual dexterity is developed using microcomputers and machine driven exercises.
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Touch Typing Skills |
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1 |
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Text Formatting and Manipulation |
D. Lab |
4 |
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P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Credit |
3 |
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Prerequisite: Provisional admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
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Class |
D. Lab |
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TOUCH TYPING SKILLS |
6 |
32 |
0 |
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Alphabetic keyboard |
Demonstrate keying of alphabetic data using the touch system. |
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Numeric and special character |
Key data containing numbers and special characters. |
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Skill building and measurement |
Demonstrate touch keying of data in a timed environment producing 20-30 gross words per minute with a reasonable degree of accuracy. |
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TEXT FORMATTING AND
MANIPULATION |
4 |
8 |
0 |
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Business letters |
Key a business letter using correct format. |
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Memorandums |
Key a memorandum using appropriate format. |
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Tables |
Key a table demonstrating arrangement of columns, headings, and vertical and horizontal centering. |
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Suggested Resources |
Books:e
Beaumont, L. R., et al.
(1988). Basic information keyboarding skills (2nd ed.).
Schimmel, W. T., & Liebermann, S. A. (1988).
Typing the easy way (2nd ed.).
Author. (1987). Type!
Jackson, T., et al.
(1983). Microcomputer keyboarding.
Simon and Schuster Software Staff. (1987). Typing tutor IV.