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Feldman, Paula R. – Perspectives in Computing: Applications in the Academic and Scientific Community, 1984
The advantages of using word processing in a business writing course are identified as making students feel more comfortable with writing, enhancing creativity, and making revision easier. The need for an initial large investment of time by instructors before initiating word processing use is discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Business English, Course Content, Creativity, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDollieslager, Rick – Exercise Exchange, 1986
Presents three exercises that teach good proofreading and editing skills as well as tap students' creativity on the word processor. (HTH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creativity, High Schools, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHenderson, Andrea; Minner, Sam – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1991
The computer can provide students with opportunities for creativity, if good software is selected and students are provided instruction in its use. Software that promotes creativity includes word processing programs, programs that permit students to write and use their own personal programs, and programs that teach and encourage thinking skills.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Development
