Touch Typing Tutor - Revision history

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	If the plane encounters any words which you failed to type correctly in time, you hear a loud tone, and the number of ERRORS (in the bottom right corner) is incremented. If the plane encounters three words in a row that you have not successfully typed, the plane stops and the Game ends. At this point, you can press '''REDO''' and repeat the Game at the same level. Or you can press '''PROC'D''' and start the Game at the next higher level.		If the plane encounters any words which you failed to type correctly in time, you hear a loud tone, and the number of ERRORS (in the bottom right corner) is incremented. If the plane encounters three words in a row that you have not successfully typed, the plane stops and the Game ends. At this point, you can press '''REDO''' and repeat the Game at the same level. Or you can press '''PROC'D''' and start the Game at the next higher level.
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		+	====Difficulty Factors====
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		+	The speed at which the plane travels depends upon your Target WPM established in the Diagnostic section or in the Lessons. The higher your Target WPM, the faster the plane travels.
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		+	In Levels 1 through 3, the words that are displayed first are short words (two or three letters long). These are followed by longer words (four or five letters long), and these, in turn, are followed by still longer words (six or seven letters long).
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		+	Since the longest words are more difficult to type, the plane slows down for these words. Then the plane speeds up and starts leaving short words on the screen again. In Levels 5 through 8, the plane's speed still varies, although the length of the number combinations does not change.
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		+	The game is designed to force you eventually to type faster than you are comfortable with. Once you reach this point, leave the game and return to the Lessons or Diagnostic section to regain control. Repeat the last Review you performed in the Lessons section. Or return to the WPM Timing portion of the Diagnostic section, and type several sentences to return to a typing speed that you can control. Hopefully, your new controlled typing speed will be higher than it was before you played the game. You probably should try the game no more than three or four times in a row before going back to regain control.
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		+	''Note:'' At higher speeds, occasionally a key that you have typed may not register. In this case, press '''ENTER''' or the '''SPACE BAR''' and retype the word or number combination. Most of the time, if a keystroke does not register, it is because you pressed one key while another key was still depressed.

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	If the plane encounters any words which you failed to type correctly in time, you hear a loud tone, and the number of ERRORS (in the bottom right corner) is incremented. If the plane encounters three words in a row that you have not successfully typed, the plane stops and the Game ends. At this point, you can press '''REDO''' and repeat the Game at the same level. Or you can press '''PROC'D''' and start the Game at the next higher level.		If the plane encounters any words which you failed to type correctly in time, you hear a loud tone, and the number of ERRORS (in the bottom right corner) is incremented. If the plane encounters three words in a row that you have not successfully typed, the plane stops and the Game ends. At this point, you can press '''REDO''' and repeat the Game at the same level. Or you can press '''PROC'D''' and start the Game at the next higher level.
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		+	====Game Format====
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		+	At the start of the Game, an airplane appears and moves across the top of the screen. In its trail is left a word (Levels 1 through 4) or a number combination (Levels 5 through 8).
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		+	Type each word or combination as it appears, as soon as you hear the signal. Press '''ENTER''' or the '''SPACE BAR''' when you finish typing the word, and start typing the next word as soon as the tone sounds.
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		+	====Scoring====
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		+	Each time you type a word or combination correctly, that word is replaced by a sunburst, and your score is incremented by the number of keystrokes in the word or combination you just typed.
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		+	When the plane reaches the end of the second row of words, it starts again from the top left-hand corner. If the plane encounters a sunburst, another word or combination is left behind for you to type.
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		+	If the plane encounters any words which you failed to type correctly in time, you hear a loud tone, and the number of ERRORS (in the bottom right corner) is incremented. If the plane encounters three words in a row that you have not successfully typed, the plane stops and the Game ends. At this point, you can press '''REDO''' and repeat the Game at the same level. Or you can press '''PROC'D''' and start the Game at the next higher level.

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 | Levels 5-8 || These levels use numbers combined with the symbols that were introduced in the level selected. Any that were introduced in earlier lessons will also be included. For example, Level 5 displays combinations of numbers and symbols that were covered in Lessons 4-A, 4-B, 5-A, and 5-B.
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 At the conclusion of the analysis, you can press '''REDO''' to repeat the analysis, or you can press '''PROC'D''' to move from Letters to Numbers or from Numbers to Symbols.
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 The Game also forces fast perception of words. This is the first step toward typing words at the "word-response" level (an entire word at a time), instead of at a "letter-response" level (letter by letter). With the Touch Typing Tutor selection list displayed, press 3 for GAME. Then read the instructions displayed on the screen, and select the desired level.
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+{| style="width: 40%;"
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-| Example || Example
+| Levels 1-4 || These levels use the words and/or symbols that were introduced in the level selected. For example, Level 1 uses words from Lessons 1-A and 1-B.
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-| Example || Example
+| Levels 5-8 || These levels use numbers combined with the symbols that were introduced in the level selected. Any that were introduced in earlier lessons will also be included. For example, Level 5 displays combinations of numbers and symbols that were covered in Lessons 4-A, 4-B, 5-A, and 5-B.
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	At the conclusion of the analysis, you can press '''REDO''' to repeat the analysis, or you can press '''PROC'D''' to move from Letters to Numbers or from Numbers to Symbols.		At the conclusion of the analysis, you can press '''REDO''' to repeat the analysis, or you can press '''PROC'D''' to move from Letters to Numbers or from Numbers to Symbols.
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		+	===Game===
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		+	The Game included in the Touch Typing Tutor module coordinates with the lessons and is designed to provide enjoyable practice to increase your typing speed. Although meant to be enjoyed, the Game also serves important educational purposes.
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		+	One purpose, as mentioned already, is to help you to increase your typing speed. In the Lessons, you learn to pace yourself so that you can type with "control"; that is, typing at a pace where few errors occur. However, in order for your basic level of skill to grow, you must periodically force your typing speed to a higher level than that which is currently "comfortable" to you. The Game can help you achieve this goal.
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		+	Another goal accomplished by the Game, along with other portions of the Touch Typing Tutor, is the "patternization" of letter combinations found in frequently used words. This helps your hands to "memorize" frequently occurring letter combinations, thereby increasing your typing speed.
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		+	The Game also forces fast perception of words. This is the first step toward typing words at the "word-response" level (an entire word at a time), instead of at a "letter-response" level (letter by letter). With the Touch Typing Tutor selection list displayed, press 3 for GAME. Then read the instructions displayed on the screen, and select the desired level.
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		+	{\|
		+	\|-
		+	\| Example \|\| Example
		+	\|-
		+	\| Example \|\| Example
		+	\|}
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		+	LEVELS 1-4
		+	LEVELS 5-8
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		+	These levels use the words and/or symbols that were
		+	introduced in the level selected. For example, Level 1
		+	uses words from Lessons 1-A and 1-B.
		+	These levels use numbers combined with the
		+	symbols that were introduced in the level selected.
		+	Any that were introduced in earlier lessons will also
		+	be included. For example, Level 5 displays
		+	combinations of numbers and symbols that were
		+	covered in Lessons 4-A, 4-B, 5-A, and 5-B.

	====Keystroke Practice====		====Keystroke Practice====

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	When the report appears, note your weak keys and the lessons in which they are presented. If no keys appear on this screen, you have mastered all of the keys that were just tested at your current Target WPM. At this point, you may want to return to the WPM Timing section and increase your Target WPM.		When the report appears, note your weak keys and the lessons in which they are presented. If no keys appear on this screen, you have mastered all of the keys that were just tested at your current Target WPM. At this point, you may want to return to the WPM Timing section and increase your Target WPM.
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		+	A sample of a report screen follows.
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		+	[[File:Touch Typing Tutor - Keystroke Analysis.png\|center\|500px]]
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		+	The speed with which you type a specific key depends partially on which keys were typed just before and after that key. Therefore, the results of the analysis may vary each time.
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		+	If you choose NUMBERS instead of LETTERS, each digit (0-9) is displayed with three other randomly selected numbers. If you select SYMBOLS, each symbol is displayed along with randomly selected numbers.
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		+	At the conclusion of the analysis, you can press '''REDO''' to repeat the analysis, or you can press '''PROC'D''' to move from Letters to Numbers or from Numbers to Symbols.
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		+	====Keystroke Practice====
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		+	With the Diagnostic selection list displayed, press '''3''' for PRACTICE. Read the instructions on the screen; then press any key to move to the Keystroke Practice selection list. As with the Keystroke Analysis section, select LETTERS, NUMBERS, or SYMBOLS.
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		+	This exercise gives you an opportunity to improve your skill on all of the keys, with an emphasis placed on the weak keys identified in the Keystroke Analysis section.
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		+	Letters, numbers, or symbols (depending on which you select) appear one at a time in a box on the screen. Quickly type the key that is displayed. If you type the correct key, the key in the box is replaced by another key. If you type the wrong key, nothing happens.
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		+	At the conclusion of the practice, you can press '''REDO''' to repeat the practice, or you can press '''PROC'D''' to move from Letters to Numbers or from Numbers to Symbols.

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		+	If you select LETTERS by pressing 1, each letter of the alphabet is displayed along with frequently occurring three-letter combinations. Two four-letter combinations are displayed at a time. Begin typing as soon as you hear the signal, and press '''ENTER''' when you complete both letter combinations. Each letter is tested several times to get an accurate analysis.

		+	The average speed recorded for each key is compared to the rate determined for each key. This rate is relative to your Target WPM and varies based on the frequency with which each key is used in normal text. The criteria used to determine your individual keystroke proficiency are based on the relative frequency with which each key occurs in normal usage. You are expected to type the more commonly used keys faster (such as '''E''' and '''I'''). Keys such as '''Q''' and '''Z'''
		+	that are not used as often do not have to be typed as fast.
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		+	When the analysis is complete, a report screen indicates which keys need more practice.
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		+	When the report appears, note your weak keys and the lessons in which they are presented. If no keys appear on this screen, you have mastered all of the keys that were just tested at your current Target WPM. At this point, you may want to return to the WPM Timing section and increase your Target WPM.

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	Each time you sit down to practice your typing using the Touch Typing Tutor, it is a good idea to warm up first. Practicing on your sentence typing in the WPM Timing portion of the module is an excellent way to warm up.		Each time you sit down to practice your typing using the Touch Typing Tutor, it is a good idea to warm up first. Practicing on your sentence typing in the WPM Timing portion of the module is an excellent way to warm up.
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		+	====Keystroke Analysis====
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		+	In the Analysis section, your skill on each individual key is analyzed. With the Diagnostic selection list displayed, press '''2''' for ANALYSIS. When you have read the instructions on the screen, press any key to reach the Keystroke Analysis selection screen, shown below.
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		+	[[File:Touch Typing Tutor - Keystroke Analysis.png\|center\|500px]]
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		+	At this point, press '''REDO''' if you want to practice more sentences. These timings are averaged with the previous timings. The average WPM displayed on the report screen this time, therefore, includes the WPM scores you received on the previous set of sentences. You can average up to 12 sentences in a row. After that, you must press '''BACK''' and start the timings over.
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		+	Sentences in the WPM TIMING option are randomly generated and include frequently used words. You can work for a long time in this section without repeating the same sentence. All sentences displayed are grammatically correct, although some of them will not make sense.
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		+	Your typing speed may vary, based on what words are in the sentence you are typing. Difficult key combinations, capitalization, etc., can slow you down. Also, you may type faster on short timings such as these than on a longer timing. Use the average WPM recorded by the module primarily to gauge your skill improvement.
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		+	It is important that you set your Target WPM each time you use the Touch Typing Tutor module, even if you do not want to take any WPM timings. Otherwise, the program assumes that you are a beginning typist, and your Target WPM is set to 15 WPM.
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		+	If you need to change your Target WPM, but do not wish to take any timings, press '''PROC'D''' while viewing the instruction screen. Type your target, press '''ENTER''', and then press '''BACK''' to return to the Diagnostic selection list.
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		+	Each time you sit down to practice your typing using the Touch Typing Tutor, it is a good idea to warm up first. Practicing on your sentence typing in the WPM Timing portion of the module is an excellent way to warm up.

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