Keyboarding

personal letter

a friendly letter written to someone you know very well, such as a friend or a relative (cousin, uncle, aunt, parent, etc.)

When you use good keyboarding technique, your wrists should be

low but not touching the keyboard or desk

When learning how to touch type, accuracy is...

more important than speed

When you use good keyboarding technique, your eyes should be

on the monitor

Your eyes should be...

on the monitor

Your thumbs should be...

resting lightly on the space bar

Which finger do you use to strike the H key?

right index finger

Which finger do you use to strike the J key?

right index finger

Which finger do you use to strike the M key?

right index finger

Which finger do you use to strike the Y key?

right index finger

Which finger do you use to strike the Comma key?

right middle finger

Which finger do you use to strike the P key?

right pinkie finger

Which finger do you use to strike the Semicolon key?

right pinkie finger

Which finger do you use to strike the L key?

right ring finger

Which finger do you use to strike the O key?

right ring finger

Which finger do you use to strike the Period key?

right ring finger

Your back should be...

straight and leaning forward slightly

Greeting

the "Hello" part of your friendly letter; usually starts with "Dear" and is followed by the name of the person you are writing to and then a comma (Dear Mary,)

zip code

the 5-digit (5-number) mailing code that is given to each city and town by the U.S. Postal Service; large cities or towns may have several zip codes, which will all start with the same 3 numbers (Example: Worcester has 01610, 01609, 01606, etc.)

Body

the body or main text of your letter

Closing

written at the end of your letter; a short, capitalized expression, such as "Yours truly" or "Sincerely" followed by a comma (Yours truly,)

Signature

your signed name; the person writing the letter signs his/her name between the closing and his/her typed name

is used to tell the computer to carry out a task. In a word processing program, press this key to start a new paragraph

Enter/Return key

an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely

Ergonomics

Cover letters should include all the same information as the resume.

False

If you are typing correctly, you should ALWAYS look at your fingers when you are typing.

False

If you typed your own letter, you still need to put identification initials.

False

In the full block format, the date goes on the top right of the page.

False

In the modified block format, the date goes on the top right of the page.

False

It really doesn't matter if there is a mistake in grammar or spelling in a business letter.

False

It's ok to look at the keys while you type.

False

Resumes are usually three or four pages long.

False

The Home Row keys include: A, S, E, D, F for the left hand and J, K, O, L, ; for the right hand

False

Usually an employer will decide to hire you after reading your resume and cover letter.

False

When writing a business letter, do not state the purpose in the first line.

False

Explain the eight (8) posture and technique items that you should remember when you are keyboarding.

Feet flat on floor, back straight, Wrists low but not touching the keyboard or desk, Fingers curved over the home row, Elbows relaxed at your sides, Eyes on the monitor or screen, Forearms parallel to the floor, and Thumbs used to touch the space bar

Keyboarding Technique and Posture Review

Feet flat on the floor. Back straight. Forearms parallel to the floor. Wrists low, but not touching the keyboard or desk. Fingers curved over the home keys. Thumb used to strike the space bar. Elbows relaxed at sides. Eyes on monitor or paper copy.

lets you quickly perform a task. For example, in many programs you can press F1 to display help information

Function keys

Hi Susie,

Greeting

Chronological resume

Growth in experience

parts of a personal letter

Heading Greeting Body Closing Signature Postscript (optional)

Name the five parts of a letter.

Heading, Greeting, Body, Closing, and Signature

Skills resume

Highlights skills and accomplishments

the row of keys on the computer keyboard your fingers rest on when not typing

Home Row Keys

Which of the following keys is NOT struck using the right pinkie finger?

I

Give an example of when it might be appropriate to use the Bcc: option when composing an email?

I think it would be appropriate to use the Bcc. option when composting an email that you were sent to a lot of people. This way the recipients would be able to see who the email was sent to.

Special Skills and Abilities

Identify any business or other skills and abilities that you have gained in school, on a job, or in other situations

References

If your resume is short, you may include references. If not"Available upon request."

The only difference(s) between full block style letter formatting and modified block style formatting is(are)

In full block style letter all the b=parts begin at the left margin of the page. In modified block style formatting the date line, complimentary close, and signature have a 3.5 inches setting tab.

Honors and Activities

Include any honors or awards you have received or activities you have participated in that relate to the job you want

Job lead

Info about a job opening

Persuasion map

Introduction - state your position Main Reason 1 - give your opinion - give specific reasons for your opinion Main Reason 3 - mention different views - explain specific reasons why these views are wrong Conclusion - restate your opinion

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

It explains why your submitting a resume, introduces yourself to the employer, and tells why you are a good candidate.

What is the purpose of a letterhead on a business letter?

It helps identify the company. It should have an image that goes with the company, a slogan, and a contact information for the company.

Why practice touch typing?

It is faster and more accurate

Why do we practice the touch typing technique?

It is guaranteed to improve you accuracy and speed

What is the purpose of a resume?

The resume serves as a summary of your experiences, skills, and qualifications for the job you are applying for.

What should go in the Subject line of an email?

The subject line should be used to say exactly what the email is about. It tells the recipient what to expect when they read your composed email.

What is a "digital footprint"?

The traces that you leave behind when you search, click, post, and shop online.

Standard English

The way you speak and write is one of the first and strongest impressions you'll make

What goes into a persuasive letter

These things should be included in a persuasive letter - state your position very specifically. - give evidence for why you think the way you do. - mention other views and why they should not be considered. - restated your position - use a bit of evidence to support your position.

What is the main goal of this keyboarding course?

To improve your technique and touch typing speed

A cover letter should always be included when sending a resume to a potential employer.

True

Cover letters should be addressed to a specific person . . . usually the one who will be making the hiring decision.

True

Emails contain the same basic parts as a letter.

True

I DID NOT set up my typing account using my Google or Clever sign-on.

True

I have set up my account at Typing.com.

True

I used the join code provide by my teacher to set up my typing account.

True

Identification Initials are used if someone typed the letter for you.

True

In a full block letter everything is flush with the left margin.

True

The Enclosure Notation tells the reader to look in the envelope for more papers.

True

The body is the main part of the letter.

True

True or False: Accuracy is more important than speed when learning how to touch type.

True

When typing the Enclosure Notation, type the singular (Enclosure) for only one enclosure and type the plural (Enclosures: 3) for more than one enclosure.

True

Why is accuracy more important than speed?

Typing each key correctly the first time is 3x faster than typing the wrong key

Name at least two things you should do when formatting your resume to make it easy to read.

Use bold for anything important, Use a resume template, and Include dates of when you did things that you are listing in your resume

What is touch typing?

Using all of your fingers without looking at the keys

Which finger do you use to strike the F key?

left index finger

Which finger do you use to strike the T key?

left index finger

Which finger do you use to strike the V key?

left index finger

Which finger do you use to strike the A key?

left pinkie finger

Which finger do you use to strike the Q key?

left pinkie finger

Which finger do you use to strike the Z key?

left pinkie finger

Which finger do you use to strike the S key?

left ring finger

Which finger do you use to strike the W key?

left ring finger

Which finger do you use to strike the X key?

left ring finger

Parts of an email

(green) address of your recipient, (orange) subject - lets your recipient know why you are writing, (blue) body of your message - good grammar and punctuation., End with your name.

when the num lock light is on you can use the number keys (0

9) to enter numbers. When the num lock is off you can use these keys to move the cursor around the screen. You must press the num lock to turn the light on or off- Numeric keypad

Resume

A brief summary of your personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.

What is the goal of a persuasive letter?

A letter that is designed to persuade someone into doing what you want.

What is a personal or friendly letter and why would you write a friendly letter?

A letter you send to someone you know. To share about yourself, ask questions, tell them you are sorry, wish them well, or to say thank you.

Contact list

A list of people who might be helpful in your job

Social security number

A number issued by the federal government that is required for all workers

Cover letter

A one-page letter telling the employer who you are and why you're sending your resume

What should you focus on to type faster?

Accuracy is more important

Internet

An international network of computer networks, gives you the ability to contact an unlimited number of employers

is used to quickly display the shortcut menu for an item on the screen

Application Key

These keys allow you to move the cursor around the screen

Arrow keys

is used to remove the character to the left of the cursor

Backspace key

Blogs

Be positive! - Never leave a negative comment for anyone. If you can't say something good, don't say anything at all., Be specific! - Tell people exactly what you like about what they wrote or shared. Tell the author exactly what you agree with or what you appreciated about their post and why. And if you disagree, it's even more important to be specific about what you disagree with and why. That's how conversations get started!, Use good grammar, spelling, and punctuation. - Your typed comment represents you online, so make yourself proud. DON'T USE ALL CAPS. - In the online world, all caps indicates shouting, Use only your first name. - Keep your personal information private. - Don't use your last name.

Your Digital Footprint

Being aware of what you do online is important because; - Everything online is permanent. - Nothing ever completely goes away. - Anyone can find artifacts about you online. - There is no easy way to get rid of these artifacts once you've left your digital footprint.

I'm wondering if you are free for lunch this Saturday. I'd like to try that new restaurant downtown. Please let me know if you'd like to join me.

Body

What finger should be used to type the space bar?

Both right and left thumbs

How can you improve your touch typing speed and accuracy?

By using good posture and practicing daily for short periods of time

allows you to change the case of all of the letters you type to upper case. Press the (caps lock) key again to return to the original case

Caps lock

A numbness and tingling in the hand and arm caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What does Cc: mean in an email address bar? What is Cc: used for?

Cc. means that the email was sent to that person but they weren't the main recipient.

Hope to hear from you soon,

Closing

Networking

Communicating with people you know or can get to know to share info and advise

these are used in combination with another key to perform a specific task. For example, ctrl + S to save a document

Ctrl & Alt keys

All of these things may be included in a business letterhead except:

Date

is used to remove a character to the right of the cursor

Delete key

Name three guidelines for posting on a blog or discussion board.

Discussion Board: Respond to the prompt in an appropriate way, Read the information before you post, Be specific about what you are talking about, and Always use good grammar, spelling, and punctuation

is used to quit a task that you are performing

ESC (escape key)

Should be by your side when typing

Elbows

In this digitally connected world, why would someone want to handwrite or type a letter instead of using email or text? Give at least three reasons.

It is more meaningful when you take the time to handwrite or type a letter than email or text, They are more personal, It is traditional, everyone feels good about it, and It shows how much you care

Why are good posture and technique important when keyboarding?

It will reduce the strain on your body from sitting at a computer and help with your typing skills

Education

List the schools you have attended and diplomas or degrees you have received. You may also include any subjects or programs you specialized in

Work Experience

List your work experience, beginning with your most recent job. Include volunteer work if it relates to the job you are applying for

Explain three things you can do to protect your digital footprint.

Log off the internet always, Don't share your passwords, Before you click, search, post, or do anything on the internet think!, and Also using a fake name or something the is anonymous

Personal information

Name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number(with area code) at the top of your resume

post script

P.S. at the end of a letter; where you add a short note (Example: P.S. I can't wait for you to come!)

Must be off the keyboard and table

Palms/Wrists

Eyes on the monitor or paper

Perception

Striking the right key with the right finger each time

Placement

Fingers must be curved on the Home Row Keys

Position

upright, feet flat on the floor

Posture

Why is it important to proofread your letter before sending it?

Proofreading is important because having bad grammar and poor spelling skills is not something you want someone to notice. By proofreading your letter you could save from a lot of confusion as well.

The first six keys appearing on the top left letter row of the keyboard

QWERTY

When you use good keyboarding technique, your elbows should be

Relaxed by my side

Online Netiquette

Remember to keep these tips in mind when you're online; - Be respectful - Be thoughtful - Be positive - Be responsible - Be truthful - Respect your own and other people's privacy

Discussion Boards

Respond appropriately to the prompt. - Be sure you know what you're supposed to post about; are you answering a question? offering your opinion? making up a story?, Read the lesson(s) information before you post. - If the post is in response to something you should have read in the lesson, you need to read it!, Be specific. - Include details in your post which will help others to understand your idea. Cite specific examples from the lesson or from your own research, if appropriate., Use good grammar, spelling, and punctuation. - You're writing in an academic environment, not social media, so be sure to use academic language., Post on time. - It's impossible to have a discussion if the class has left the discussion board and moved on to the next lesson.

Identify each part of the email shown here:

Saturday Lunch - are you free? - Subject Line Hi Susie,- Greeting I'm wondering if you are free for lunch this Saturday. I'd like to try that new restaurant downtown. Please let me know if you'd like to join me.- Body Hope to hear from you soon,- Closing

When closing a business letter it is acceptable to write any of the following except:

See you later

Which key do you hold down to create a capital letter?

Shift

are used in combination with another key to type an upper case letter. Use the left shift to capitalize any letter typed with the right hand; use the right shift to capitalize any letter typed with the left hand

Shift Keys

Work permit

Shows you have been advised of laws restricting the hours young people can work and the kinds of jobs they can hold

Referral

Someone to whom you've been directed by a contact who is already part of your network

is used to insert a blank space

Spacebar

List 2 out of the 6 tips shared in the unit you should follow when writing a business letter.

State your point, use a formal tone, and Get a second opinion

these lights indicate whether the num lock or caps lock key features are on or off

Status lights

When you use good keyboarding technique, your back should be

Straight against the chair

What goes into a personal letter

When you write a personal letter, you want to make sure that you - describe something interesting about yourself and what you're doing. - ask something to show your friend you care about him or her and not just about yourself. - use good grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Shoot for perfect, knowing it's okay to make a mistake or two. When in doubt about how to use a word or how to punctuate a sentence, look it up or ask a teacher or parent for help.

allows you to display the start menu when using windows 95, 98, or NT operating systems

Windows key

Communication conventions are:

agreed-upon rules that polite people follow in communication

Salutation

another name for the greeting

Saturday Lunch

are you free? - Subject Line

Your elbows should be

at your sides

When you use good keyboarding technique, your fingers should be

curved over the home row

state abbreviation

each state in the U.S. has a two-letter abbreviation that is capitalized (MA, CT, RI, VT, NH, ME, etc.)

Which finger do you use to strike the Space Bar?

either thumb

When you use good keyboarding technique, your feet should be

flat on the floor

Your feet should be...

flat on the floor

Your wrists should be...

hovering above the desk or keyboard

Heading

includes the complete address of the person who is writing the letter; also includes the date

A cover letter should:

introduce you to the potential employer and mention the specific job your are applying for.

Describe how Words Per Minute is calculate

it is based on the total gross number of words per minute you typed minus any errors made

Which finger do you use to strike the B key?

left index finger

Explain the purpose of the Typing.com lessons and tell how you should use them to make the most progress.

the purpose of the Typing.com lessons are to improve touch typing skills, wpm, and accuracy. You should use the lessons by trying your hardest to make the most progress.

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