MR105 – Week 4 Seminar Rochelle Simon-Shipman

Seminar Agenda This week in seminar, we will discuss: –Symbol keys The correct key/finger combination –Goodwill messages –Technique Evaluation Form-revisit Copying multiple files Keyboarding and sports…what do they have in common? (if time permits) Week 5 Learning Outcomes (if time permits) Discuss Week 5 Mid- term- last 10 minutes of class. Questions

Materials Needed… Please have your textbook available, so that we can refer to it during seminar.

Week 3 recap… Everyone is continuing to do a great job! Keep up the great work! Now is not the time to “slow down”! ;-) Questions? No personal questions, please! ;-)

What is due week 4? Lesson Active Exercises: –Pages Timed Typing (graded): –Exercise 20-G, page 68 Skills Assessment (graded): –Skills Assessment 25-1 Page 85

Let’s Talk About Symbols… Quick question… –Do you type a space between the parentheses? –What about between a dollar sign and the number? The average salary is $ monthly. (1) (2) ( 3 )

Let’s Talk About Symbols… Quick question… –Do you type a space between the parentheses? –What about between a dollar sign and the number? The average salary is $ monthly. (1) (2) ( 3 ) No space is needed. Common mistake.

To type the $ sign, press the shift plus the 4 key. Remember to keep your fingers on home row. $ KEY

The Asterisk Quick question: How do you use an asterisk in writing?

The Asterisk * Examples: –Refer the reader to a footnote at the bottom of a page or table. –Replace words that are considered unprintable.

The & Key Type the & key by typing the Shift key plus the 7 key. Quick question, name a company that uses the & symbol in their company name.

Goodwill Message What is a goodwill message? Have you ever sent or received a goodwill message?

Goodwill Message Would you like to share with the class a goodwill message that you have written or received?

Technique Evaluation Form The Technique Evaluation Form is a great way for you to track your progress in this class. You can find the form in the side bar in class.

Technique Evaluation Form Has anyone taken a look this form in the past week? You can also use this to track your ergonomics as well. Go to: to download a copy.

FYI: Ergonomically Speaking… You should maintain a comfortable viewing distance from the screen. Most people prefer a viewing distance of around inches, depending on the size of the monitor. The character and size of the text and the available space on the work surface can affect this distance.

Copying Multiple Files… Have you ever copied files and folders? How do you copy multiple non-adjacent files or folders? Please explain.

To Copy Non-Adjacent Files/Folders Press and hold Ctrl and click each file and folder. Then press Ctrl and the C key. At the location where you want the files or folders to display: –Press Ctrl plus the V key. –Why is it Ctrl + V and not P?

Copy Non-Adjacent Files/Folders You can follow the same steps to copy adjacent files and folders. However, instead of pressing Ctrl and clicking on each file, you can press Ctrl and the letter A (for select all.)

Keyboarding & Sports What do keyboarding and sports have in common?

Keyboarding & Sports Both require plenty of “focused practice” to improve.

What is due week 5? In Week Five you will : Use word processing commands necessary to complete the document processing activities Operate the keyboard by touch Develop proofreading skills Apply commonly used Language Arts rules for business

Week 5 continued Lesson Active Exercises: –Pages Mid-term Timed Typing : Exercise 24-D, page 81 Mid-Term language Arts exam

Mid-term exam study notes… True/False questions Number of questions to determine if a sentence is correct/incorrect –Punctuation, spelling, spacing, and grammar Number of errors in sentences

Mid-term continued Know the following: –“&” symbol –Word-wrap –Punctuation after a word rules –Tab Key uses –5 stroke interval –Repeated word is counted –Determine speed, partial line –What should be done while typing copy.

Quick Mid-term side notes… Due on or before Tuesday at 11:59 PM EST. No exceptions. ;-) You will only be able to enter the exam one time. –Be sure you are ready to take the exam. –I will not be able to reset mid-terms, if you enter the test. This is not fair to others, and I will stand by my decision. Unless, it is a “ school’s ” issue. No exceptions! ;-) Mid-term timed typing will be completed in the GDP. You will not be able to view the exam until a week after the week ends. We will not discuss the mid-term during week 5, for obvious reasons! ;-)

Questions? If not, I will “see” you next week! Have a great week!