In recent years expert research has informed us of the
major causes of keying errors.  Pushing too hard for a high
rate of keying speed is the number one cause of keyboarding
errors.  In order for you to control or limit the number of
keying errors, you must learn to release only as much speed
as you can control.  For you to be a skilled keyboarder you
must work to develop your very highest stroking rate.  Yet,
when you keyboard copy that involves error corrections, you
are not to zip along at your maximum speed.  Though you are
not to rush your stroking, do avoid a needlessly slow pace.
     Poor keying posture is the second most common cause of
keying errors.  For good posture keep in mind that the feet
ought to be set squarely against the floor.  Also, the arms
and elbows must be kept relaxed and almost motionless.  The
wrists ought to remain an inch or so above the frame of the
keyboard.  In order for you to rapidly operate the keyboard
keys, curve your fingers.  Sit back in your chair, but lean
forward from the hips.  The back of the hands must have the
same slant as the keyboard.  The most violated rule of good
sitting posture is a failure to sit back from the keyboard.