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Peer reviewedDavison, Leslie J. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1990
One group of secondary keyboarding students was taught on typewriters and switched to microcomputers after six weeks, the other used microcomputers first, then typewriters. Using computers, students showed faster completion times and fewer typographical errors. Transfer from computers to typewriters slowed times and increased errors. Overall,…
Descriptors: Business Correspondence, High Schools, Keyboarding (Data Entry), Microcomputers
Peer reviewedJoyner, Randy L.; And Others – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1993
Analysis of over 750 timed writings of postsecondary keyboarding students found speeds ranging from 39-49 gross words per minute. They left uncorrected one-half to three-quarters of an error per minute. Accuracy and speed standards representing realistic conditions using electronic equipment should now be developed. (SK)
Descriptors: Electronic Equipment, Error Correction, Keyboarding (Data Entry), Microcomputers
Peer reviewedSormunen, Carolee – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1988
A study concluded that there were no significant differences in posttest speed achievement of students in grades 3 through 6 when pretest typewriting speed score was used as a covariate. Fifteen or fewer hours of instruction allows development of typewriting speed at the lowest level of skill acquisition. (JOW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Grade 3, Grade 4
