1.The development of good techniques.

2. Speed

3. Accuracy
 

Keyboarding Technique

1. Correct Body Position

a. Fingers curved and upright lightly on the home keys.
b. Body is centered in front of the keyboard.
c. Forearms nearly parallel with the slant of the keyboard.
d. Elbows hanging naturally near the side of the body.
e. Eyes on textbook or screen.
f. Feet on the floor, slightly apart.

2. Correct Keystroking

a. Curved fingers.
b. Upright fingers (not leaning over onto the little fingers).
c. Quick, snap keystrokes (fingertip snaps toward the palm).
d. Low, relaxed wrists.
e. Hands almost motionless (fingers do the reaching).