Apr 27, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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OAT 1220 - Keyboarding II


Touch keyboarding and document processing using a personal computer with emphasis on keyboarding mastery, building speed and improving accuracy. Production work involves creation of reports, correspondence, and business forms using various methods.

Requisites: OTEC 1210 or 121
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Add graphics and other visual elements to enhance written communication.
  • Apply appropriate formatting elements and styles to both academic and business documents.
  • Create and edit memos, letters, and reports of varying complexity.
  • Employ dictation and transcription technique in the creation of correspondence building speed and accuracy.
  • Enhance and improve current keyboarding technique.
  • Enhance and improve motor skills and muscle memory necessary to master keyboarding using a QWERTY keyboard.
  • Establish keyboarding speeds of 65+ wpm with emphasis on accuracy using straight copy and various other document types.
  • Utilize basic ergonomic workspace positioning to enhance productivity and reduce strain and injury.



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