Applied Computer Keyboarding: Textbook

by Jon A. Shank, Jerry W. Robinson, Lee R. Beaumont

Applied Computer Keyboarding, is perfect for learning to compose at a keyboard. Combining the tried and true method of the industry's leading keyboarding textbook, Century 21 Keyboarding and Information Processing, with an emphasis on document creation, the authors have created a textbook that will change the way learners work at their computers. This book will teach students not only the basics of typing, but also formatting, word processing, and proper language skills. This edition combines 50 lessons of new-key learning and technique mastery with 25 lessons of word processing and document formatting instruction, providing many activities along the way.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published August 27, 1998

About the author

Dr. Jon Shank is a retired Professor of Education (Emeritus) at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shank served as Dean, School of Applied Sciences and Education for more than 20 years before returning to the classroom. He taught keyboarding and word processing methods to undergraduate and graduate students seeking business education certification. Over the years, he has served in numerous leadership positions in business education professional associations, as a consultant to many school districts, and on many advisory committees for school districts and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.