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Muller, Douglas; Pettibone, Timothy – 1983
This paper compares the characteristics of dot-matrix and daisy wheel printers using a two-column format. In the first section, the left column is used to point out the advantages of dot-matrix printers, while the daisy wheel printer is praised in the right-hand column. Examples of various capabilities are included. Advantages of the dot-matrix…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Input Output Devices, Layout (Publications), Microcomputers
Gray, Peter J. – 1984
Designed to provide guidance in selecting the appropriate microcomputer-based word processing program, this document discusses the key characteristics of word processing software, including formatting, editing, merging, and printing. Possible capabilities of word processing features are identified, i.e., indent, tab, center, creation of footnotes,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Editing, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods

Pence, Penny; And Others – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1990
Describes five categories of software that can be useful in the basic writing classroom: computer-assisted instruction, computer-controlled instruction, artificial intelligence, computer-based rhetorical invention, and word processing. Evaluates each type of software in terms of their ability to fulfill the goals of basic writing instruction to…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Basic Writing, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction
Gray, Peter J. – 1984
The potential uses of microcomputers in evaluation research are discussed in this pamphlet. At the beginning, a matrix is provided showing the relationship between the steps in the evaluation research process and common types of computer software. Thereafter, the guide is organized sequentially around the evaluation research activities that are…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Data Collection, Data Processing
Knirk, Frederick G. – 1985
Designed to assist educational researchers in utilizing microcomputers, this paper presents information on four types of computer software: writing tools for educators, statistical software designed to perform analyses of small and moderately large data sets, project management tools, and general education/research oriented information services…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Educational Researchers, Information Retrieval
Barker, Thomas T. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
These guidelines for designing and operating a computer assistance facility (microlab) to teach college level composition cover the following areas: resource materials on computers for teaching English; flexibility of microlab design; microlab software and hardware (microcomputers and printers); writing microlab manuals; research potential of the…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Software, Educational Facilities Design, Guidelines