Applied Computer Keyboarding

Looking for a keyboarding book without all the extra applications? APPLIED COMPUTER KEYBOARDING 6E is a one-semester new-key-learning text with basic word processing and document formatting. Computer keyboarding is emphasized as touch typing is learned and business-correct documents needed for every workplace are produced. This revised edition includes new cross-curricular activities and is written to support and align with the new-key instruction and word processing features in South-Western's MicroType keyboarding software.

The Edge! It's what Applied Computer Keyboarding 5E delivers like no other keyboarding text. It's the power to work better, faster, and smarter in today's technically challenging world with keyboarding skills that are put to the test virtually every day. The latest edition of this best-selling text tackles the toughest in typing instruction with ease. Students begin with technique and accuracy, and then pour on the speed and word-processing practice. A cross-curricular emphasis keeps them focused and thinking. Applied MicroType 3.0 (053843662X Windows / 0538436638 Mac) software steps up the action with powerful practice.

Dr. Jack P. Hoggatt writes the Keyboarding reinforcement activities for the Learning with Computers projects. He is Department Chair for the Department of Business Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has taught courses in Business Writing, Advanced Business Communications, and the communication component of the university's Master in Business Administration (MBA) program. Dr. Hoggatt has held offices in professional organizations and has been received the Outstanding Post-Secondary Business Educator Award in Wisconsin. He has served as an advisor to local and state business organizations. Dr. Hoggatt is involved with his community and the school activities of his four children.

Dr. Jon A. Shank is a Professor of Education at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. For more than 20 years, he served as Dean of the School of Applied Sciences and Education at Robert Morris. Dr. Shank retired as Dean in 1998 to return to full-time teaching. He currently teaches methods courses to students who are studying to become business educators. Dr. Shank holds memberships in regional, state, and national business education organizations. He has received many honors, including Outstanding Post-Secondary Business Educator in Pennsylvania.