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Steinberg, Esther R. – 1992
Like a table of contents in print material, a computer-presented menu presents information. It informs a user of the topics that are available. Some menus present information by categories and thus communicate the organization as well as the content of the program. In addition to providing information, menus serve as a selection and retrieval…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Information Retrieval, Man Machine Systems
Peer reviewedThomas, Frederick J. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1983
Emphasis on interfacing -- the various processes for passing information into or out of computers -- is suggested. Why the Texas Instruments microcomputer is plausible for this is noted, followed by specific interfacing suggestions, including programs for a timer and the assembly language subroutine. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Laboratory Equipment, Man Machine Systems, Microcomputers
Persson, Olle – Database, 1986
This article illustrates how Lotus 1-2-3 software can be used to create graphs using downloaded online searches as raw material, notes most commands applied, and outlines three required steps: downloading, importing the downloading file into the worksheet, and making graphs. An example in bibliometrics and sample graphs are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Display Systems, Graphs
Farkas, David L. – Online, 1984
Addresses the problems of unsuitable physical layout of the visual display terminal, keyboard, and document holder and improperly selected office furniture by discussing a group of office products dubbed "computer furniture," i.e., terminal tables and furniture for peripherals. Purchasing advice is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Display Systems, Furniture, Furniture Design
Declerck, Luc; Craven, Timothy C. – 1983
NETPAD is a microcomputer-based system, implemented on a Commodore PET 2001-8, by which a human indexer can input, retrieve, and edit information in order to produce a variety of permuted index displays. The basic unit of the NETPAD system is a subnetwork (a description of a single document) containing a set of concept nodes (author, title, date,…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Display Systems, Guidelines, Indexing
Bruman, Janet L. – 1983
Focusing on the use of microcomputers as "smart terminals" for accessing time-sharing systems for libraries, this document discusses the communications software needed to allow the microcomputer to appear as a terminal to the remote host. The functions which communications software programs are designed to perform are defined and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks
Kolner, Stuart J. – Online, 1985
This last of a five-part series on using the IBM personal computer for online searching highlights a brief review, search process, making the connection, switching between screens and modes, online transaction, capture buffer controls, coping with options, function keys, script files, processing downloaded information, note to TELEX users, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Display Systems, Information Systems, Input Output Devices
