This text is designed for an introductory computer applications course taught in Grades 6 through 8. It is the perfect companion for navigation of computer basics, file management, the Internet, keyboarding, word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. Step-by-step guidance, with engaging activities. Units are divided into easy-to-manage chapters and projects will help students learn the features of Microsoft Office 2013 and 365.

Century 21 Keyboarding will give you what your looking for in a one semester course on new key learning, document formatting and word processing. This text is a combination of 50 lessons of key learning/ technique mastery and 25 lessons on word processing/document formatting.

Typing Time is a keyboarding software package designed for the Middle School beginner that combines the latest technology with a superior and time-tested method of instruction to provide an all-in-one program covering letter keys, numbers and symbols, and numeric keypad basics. Casey (main character in the software) leads students through the program as they experience animation, movies, and skillbuilding games. Typing Time teaches correct finger placement, builds basic skills, then works on speed and accuracy. Casey also leads the way through warm-up exercises and practice drills using the Typing Time full-featured word processor. Typing Time can be used in a standalone 6-9 week course or as a module incorporated into a semester or year-long computer course. The textbook includes 45 new-key, skill building, and application lessons that correlate to the software.

This step-by-step, how-to book is perfect for both home video makers and professionals who want to learn how to create basic to advanced digital movies and DVDs using Corel VideoStudio Pro X4. Whether readers are new to video editing, new to VideoStudio or switching to VideoStudio from another editor, this easy-to-use, fun, book will walk them through all the steps necessary to create and edit professional looking video to enjoy and share.

For undergraduate or graduate courses that include planning, conducting, and evaluating research. A do-it-yourself, understand-it-yourself manual designed to help students understand the fundamental structure of research and the methodical process that leads to valid, reliable results. Written in uncommonly engaging and elegant prose, this text guides the reader, step-by-step, from the selection of a problem, through the process of conducting authentic research, to the preparation of a completed report, with practical suggestions based on a solid theoretical framework and sound pedagogy. Suitable as the core text in any introductory research course or even for self-instruction, this text will show students two things: 1) that quality research demands planning and design; and, 2) how their own research projects can be executed effectively and professionally.

MicroType 5 with CheckPro is a combination software program for touch-typing and document checking. MicroType 5 teaches techniques and reaches for alphabetic and numeric keyboarding and the numeric keypad. It offers skill-building, fun games, motivating graphics, and a word processor with built-in timer. CheckPro checks documents that students type from the Century 21 Jr. 2e textbook and provides instant feedback on Word and Excel 2007. Instructor utilities in both programs let teachers set preferences for their classes and generate reports of students' progress.

Intended for three semesters of instruction, this guide to keyboarding begins with the basics and builds toward more advanced techniques. It covers word processing, databases, spreadsheets, speech recognition, electronic presentations, Web searches, and Web design. The book also discusses different kinds of documents, including e-mail, memos, letters, and reports. Format guides and model documents are included. The authors teach business communication, administrative management, education, and keyboarding. Bound on narrow edge. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.

A variety of techniques related to computer applications in social studies, science, math, arts/literature, and the environment/health for middle school students are featured.

Provide your students with the best in keyboarding education from the proven keyboarding leader--now stronger than ever! This latest edition of CENTURY 21 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND KEYBOARDING helps students prepare for a lifetime of keyboarding success with innovative solutions updated to reflect today's business challenges. Students tap into the latest keyboarding technology, learn to master computer applications using Microsoft Office 2007, and increase communication skills with relevant activities throughout this best-selling text. Trust the leader who has taught more than 85 million people to type--bringing 100 years of publishing experience and a century of innovations together in a complete line of keyboarding solutions. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.