Week 3

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Computer Keyboarding 2 Online
(Specific information is intended as an example only.)

Technique Check
You must have acceptable technique to pass Keyboarding 2! I will be sending you an e-mail this week so that you can come on campus for a technique check. Read the information below in order to be well prepared.
 
(Specific information is intended as an example only.)
You are required to view Orientation to Technique Checks to understand how to prepare for a technique check and how to use MAP+ and Skillbuilding routines to remediate your keystroking weaknesses.

Orientation to Technique Checks
 

After two weeks have passed, you will schedule a Technique Check with me on campus.
 
Before you come in for an in-person Technique Check, perform a self-assessment using this form and use the remediation list to resolve any areas of technique that need improvement so that you are prepared to pass your in-person Technique Check.
  I will use the Technique Check Form below to assess your technique as I watch you type the paragraph shown at the bottom of this page. Download these documents to prepare:
 
 
Orientation to Skillbuilding and MAP+

This presentation will help you understand how to remediate your keystroking weaknesses using the Skillbuilding, Lessons, and MAP+ routines for unlimited, individualized skillbuilding.

Orientation to Skillbuilding and MAP+

You are required to view this presentation to understand how to remediate your keystroking weaknesses using the Skillbuilding, Lessons, and MAP+ routines for unlimited, individualized skillbuilding.

 
Lesson 64: Skillbuilding and Table Review

64-B, Technique Practice: Hyphen
Read the GDP directions for this new drill carefully.
  1. Click the icon for Instant Help.
  2. In the new browser window for Instant Help, in the left pane under Sections, click Technique Practices; in the right pane under Technique Practices, click View Instructions and read the related information.

64-D, 5-Minute Timed Writing
TW Goal: 40/5e

Table 64-23, Boxed Table

Tips:
  • Your textbook may have a printing error. On page 246, the second line of the title should be displayed in 14-point font size.
  • Review Lessons 28 and 36-39 in the Word Manual. A boxed table displays lines around all cells of the table.
  • All tables are centered horizontally and vertically on the page.
  • Review Lesson 39-H, page 141, Ruled Tables With Number Columns, for the correct placement of the dollar sign before the amount in Cell C3. Insert 3 spaces after the dollar sign in $700.00 ($   700.00) so the dollar sign alignment corresponds to the numbers in the last row.

Table 64-24, Open Table

Tips:
  • Review Lessons 28, View Gridlines, page 44, and Lesson 37, Table�Borders, in the Word Manual and R-13B in your Reference Manual.

Table 64-25, Ruled Table

Tips:
  • Review Lesson 39, Table�Borders, Ruled, in the Word Manual.
Lesson 65: Skillbuilding and Employment Document Review

65-B, 12-Second Speed Sprints

Read the GDP directions for this new drill carefully. Your skillbuilding efforts are always more effective when you understand and focus on your goals for a particular drill. Enjoy! See Map & Skillbuilding, 12" Speed Sprints.

  1. Click the Help icon.
  2. In the new browser window for Instant Help, in the left pane under Sections, click 12-Second Speed Sprints; in the right pane under 12-Second Speed Sprints, click View Instructions and read the related information.

65-C, Paced Practice

Read the GDP directions for this new drill carefully. Your skillbuilding practice is always more effective when you understand and focus on your goals for a particular drill. See Map & Skillbuilding, Paced Practice.

  1. Click the Help icon.
  2. In the new browser window for Instant Help, in the left pane under Sections, click Paced Practice; in the right pane under Paced Practice, click View Instructions and read the related information.

65-D+, Composing Paragraphs

Report 65-37, Resume

Tips:
  • Review Lesson 33, Bullets and Numbering, and Lesson 51, Font and Table�Change Column Width, in the Word Manual.
  • This report is typed inside the framework of an open table. Review Lessons 28, View Gridlines, page 44; and use View Gridlines in Word to see the table cell gridlines when there are no borders to define cell boundaries.
  • After typing all entries in Column A, manually adjust the width (drag the border to the left) to accommodate the longest entry. Review Lesson 51, Table�Change Column Width, for details.
  • Note that some words are italicized in this job.

Correspondence 65-62, Application Letter in Block Style