Why does my iPad 2 type random letters?

Why does my iPad 2 type random letters?

It happens when I am trying to write emails, enter username or password info.  If a backspace to delete, often other numbers or letters appear.  In playing words with friends, the letters I am trying to place end up all over the board--do not go where I want them to.  My screens become "shakey" and if I shut down it usually corrects it--but not always.  The iPad 2 is less than a year old.  Might have to make an appt. at an Apple store unless you have another suggestion.  Thanks

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