Keyboarding and Beyond Introductory Typing and Word Processing

This text explores the concepts of introductory keyboarding and word processing in the computing environment. Covering both the Windows and Mac OS, the strategy for this text is to introduce proper typing positioning through the key addition method. The book includes drill lessons to support each chapter and companion software to track speed and accuracy of typing. Web browser-based software enables access to practice drills and tutorials. Completing the text will provide the student with skills in typing on the full computer keyboard as well as an understanding of common software applications including word processing and data entry. Brief Table of Contents 1. Word Processing and the QWERTY Keyboard. 2. Typography and Top Row Keys. 3. Document Creation and Bottom Row Keys. 4. Media Elements and Number Keys. 5. Document Editing and Punctuation Keys. 6. Document References and Typing Tests. 7. Spreadsheets and Typing Tables and Numbers. 8. Databases and Data Entry. Appendix A. Mobile Typing and Texting. Appendix B. Additional Word Processing Software. About the Authors Theodor Richardson is the Assistant Dean for the College of Business, Online at a private university. and author of several computer science titles. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering with a concentration in multimedia and image processing. Charles Thies attended the University of Denver where he received a Masters of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems. He has worked for the Department of Defense in assignments overseas as an information technology professional and is published in the Journal of Information Science Applied Research. He has over 15 years of industry experience in the area of information security and holds the CompTIA Security + certification. Currently he is the Director of the Digital Division of Books International, Sterling, VA and serves as an Adjunct Faculty at Tulane University.