Description: This course develops skills in operating the keyboard, and achieving acceptable speed and accuracy levels. Keyboarding also provides for instruction in formatting of basic documents for both personal and business use as well as emphasize mastery of touch control of keyboard characters, correct key stroking, proper manipulation of operative parts and care of the machine. Students will be instructed in the production of letters, manuscripts, tabulations, business communications, reports and themes, and composition at the keyboard. Skill development in proofreading, spelling, word diversion, punctuation, and correction techniques will also be included.