BUSN 119 - Microcomputer Keyboarding

1 Credits: (2 lab)

Course Description
This course develops keyboarding speed and accuracy based on proper techniques.

Text
Ober, S. (2011).  College keyboarding (11th ed.).  New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

Objectives
The student will be able to: 

A. Demonstrate the basic techniques of keyboarding: stroking, response patterns, and manipulative control. 

B. Develop keyboarding speed with control and accuracy. 

Content
A. Keyboarding skills 

Student Evaluation
The final grade will be based on a combination of straight copy keyboarding skill, measured by skill building exercises and timed writings. 

Timed writings = 85% of final grade.  The timed writing grade is based on a verified speed and proper technique.  A verified speed is one that has been attained at least three times.  The basis for the timed writing speed will be five-minute straight copy writings.  Five errors are allowed on a five-minute writing. 

55+ wam A 

50-54 wam B 

40-49 wam C 

35-39 wam D