Keyboarding

Course Description

Students will learn basic touch typing For the first six weeks Using the Micro Type Program.

Throughout the course, students will be instructed in the use of Microsoft Word to format a variety of documents

Students will also be introduced to PowerPoint, Excel, desktop publishing, and use of graphics.

Emphasis is placed on building accuracy and speed the entire term Through drill and timed writings.

What is Needed?

What is needed for the class? Digital storage device –Thumb / Flash drive – best choice

Daily Bring writing devices to class (pen, pencil) Bring your external storage device

Course Outline What to Expect

Essential Keyboarding Techniques (first 6 weeks) Alphabetic Characters Numeric Characters Symbols, etc.

Memos Purpose Who/when used Margins Heading Body Reference initials Attachment/ enclosure notations –Purpose –who/when used – heading – body – attachments

Toolbars As needed to more efficiently use the software applications

Unbound Reports Margins Internal spacing Page numbers Headings Textural citations Reference lists

Personal Business Letters Parts of personal business letters –Return address –Date –Letter mailing address –Salutation –Body –Complimentary close –Name of writer –Reference initials –Attachment/ enclosure notations

Tables (Excel) Parts of a table Vertical placement Horizontal placement Column width Row height Vertical alignment Horizontal alignment

PowerPoint Purpose Definition Format Development process Presentation process Content and display ideas

Class Rules

ALL SCHOOL RULES APPLY! RESPECT IS MANDATORY! SAFETY IS CRUCIAL! ON TIME, ON TASK! DISALLOWED ITEMS IN CLASS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT! Business Language Only! TIMELY SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS! RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN GRADE!

Results depend upon Input What you get out of the class is a direct result of what you put into it…

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