Thanks to visit codestin.com
Credit goes to www.scribd.com

Scribd
Upload
83 views1 page

Requirements: Justified, Times New Roman 12pt, Margins 0.5 Inches. Name, Class and Instructor Name Inside Footer Area

This document discusses the importance of learning to type and provides tips for improving typing skills. It notes that typing is a core skill required for most jobs and that people can improve speed and efficiency by practicing regularly. The document recommends starting with proper hand and body positioning, then practicing individual letters and simple words to build familiarity with the keyboard. It suggests using games, timed tests, and practice typing paragraphs to further develop skills over time. Regular practice is emphasized as important to gradually increase typing speed and accuracy.

Uploaded by

Len Cummins
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
83 views1 page

Requirements: Justified, Times New Roman 12pt, Margins 0.5 Inches. Name, Class and Instructor Name Inside Footer Area

This document discusses the importance of learning to type and provides tips for improving typing skills. It notes that typing is a core skill required for most jobs and that people can improve speed and efficiency by practicing regularly. The document recommends starting with proper hand and body positioning, then practicing individual letters and simple words to build familiarity with the keyboard. It suggests using games, timed tests, and practice typing paragraphs to further develop skills over time. Regular practice is emphasized as important to gradually increase typing speed and accuracy.

Uploaded by

Len Cummins
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Typing Practice

Mr. K Hinds
www.smsbarbados.wordpress.com

Although our world is overrun with technology and digital gadgets today, there are still many
people who have not learned how to type. Typing is a basic skill that comes in handy in many
different situations. Most jobs require typing as a core skill, from software programming to data
entry and everything in between. Many schools also need their students to know how to type,
since they tend to use computers or tablets more heavily now. We even use typing in our
personal lives, to send emails, in online chats, and in social media. By using the “hunt and peck”
method and typing with two fingers, people actually do waste a lot of time. Although typing may
seem daunting to a beginner, it is actually quite easy and straightforward and only requires
practice. There are two aspects of typing that are important: speed and accuracy. Typing
extremely slowly serves no real purpose, nor does typing with numerous mistakes. Fortunately,
there are hundred of typing courses, tutorials, drills, games, and tests online. Many of these are
entirely free, making it easily accessible to just about anyone with an Internet connection and a
computer.

When learning to type, the first thing is to pay attention to hand positions, as well as the overall
body’s sitting position. Bad posture can create health problems later on like carpal tunnel
syndrome, stiff necks, or backaches. Avoid these early on by cultivating good habits from the
start. A color-coded reference chart that maps out the keys that each finger is responsible for is a
great guide to have on hand. In the initial stages, people usually learn to type just one letter at a
time. Exercises commonly include typing strings of letters like aaa sss ddd fff so that the fingers
can get used to the different movements and key strokes. Even at this stage, try not to look at the
keyboard too much. This way, users can learn to touch type. It is comparable to a pianist who
can play the instrument without constantly staring at the keys. Touch typing helps users to
eventually type faster and better, since they rely on their knowledge of the keyboard layout
instead of having to scan the keys for each letter as they type. The next stage involves putting
together letters to make simple words. Just as when children learn to read, the first words might
be two to three letter words, and then the typist can gradually build up from there. Apart from
simply typing out a series of letters or words, there are other ways to practice too. Typing games
offer a fun sort of entertainment while allowing people to improve their keyboarding skills.
Advanced users can move on to practicing typing paragraphs. This helps people to get used to
typing larger chunks of text. After this, try taking timed typing tests. These tests measure the
typist’s speed or words per minute (wpm) score, as well as their accuracy levels. A good wpm
speed for advanced users to aim for is between 60 to 80, which is the average speed of
professional typists. If your typing score is low, don’t be discouraged. Just about everyone starts
out that way! Instead, keep practicing and watch that score gradually begin to climb.

Requirements: Justified, Times New Roman 12pt, margins 0.5 inches. Name, class and instructor name
inside footer area.

You might also like