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Course allows the beginning student to master proper keyboarding techniques and develop minimum 18 words per minute speed and accuracy.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. master the technique of using alphabetic and numeric keys.
2. attain key fluency of at least 18 words per minute with three or fewer errors.
3. demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques.
4. learn basic networking concepts
5. become exposed to basic ethical issues involving software copyrights.

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

    A.  Introduction to the Computer
            1.    Basic network concepts
            2.    Equipment components
    B.  Development of Manipulative Skills
            1.    Alphabetic
            2.    Numeric
            3.    Skill building
    C.  Proofreading skills
    D.  Apply proofreaders’ marks and revise text

Lectures, demonstrations, skill building, and use of keyboarding Pro Deluxe software.
    A.    Individual instruction.
    B.    Class instruction.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.

A.    Mandatory attendance.
B.    Attend lab as required
C.    Complete required exams, assignments, and Progress Checks as scheduled.
E.    Take timed writings.
F.    Schedule of topics may be adjusted based on needs of the class.

Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.

Textbooks, online resources, and such other materials deemed appropriate for the topic and assigned by the program and instructor.
USB drive required

Timed writings.  Production of various assignments, completion of projects, exams, attendance, and evaluated on proper keyboarding techniques.

    Grade based on homework production exercises, progress check(s), attendance in-class timed writings and proper keyboarding technique (with a minimum of 15 wpm).

    Timed Writing Scale
    One-minute timings
    A = 25 +
    B = 21 - 24    3 error
    C = 18 - 20    limit
    D = 15 - 17

Software users! Copying software is in violation of Federal law and College policies. Suspected violations will be vigorously investigated and if warranted, appropriates penalties will be applied.  Specifically, you do not have the right to; Make copies of software for yourself or others or receive and use unauthorized copies of software.


If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Office of Access, Equity and Diversity. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.