Typewriting: Retention and Relearning

Abstract

Retention and relearning of straight-copy typewriting skill among 38 Administrative Specialists, 71L Military Occupational Specialty, were examined after the no-practice retention interval between Advanced Individual Training (AIT) graduation and unit duty. Over this interval, average typing speed decreased and errors increased. As a result, net typing proficiency fell below the minimum AIT graduation standard. After retention testing, 25 minutes of typing practice reinstated a significant amount of lost typing speed and net proficiency. It was concluded that brief refresher training is sufficient for Administrative Specialists to regain straight-copy typewriting skill.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072369

Entities

People

  • Joseph D. Hagman

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

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  • Accuracy
  • Applied Psychology
  • Army Training
  • Biological Sciences
  • Data Analysis
  • Educational Psychology
  • Hearing Loss
  • Military Occupational Specialties
  • Military Research
  • Military Training
  • Psychology
  • Reliability
  • Social Sciences
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Systems Engineering
  • Training

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  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Naval Personnel Management