A computer program named TEXT-1 is intended for quantitative content analysis. Any text may be taken as input. The program provides frequencies of words, syllables, or letters in alphabetical order; frequencies of sentences, subordinate clauses, or quotations; and measures used in information theory. (Author/JKS)

Describes a system in which the microcomputer is used to analyze athletic performance recorded on film and provide data on body movements to athletes and their coaches. Equipment, software, and one application of the system are discussed. (JJD)

Using a computerized content analysis, the authors demonstrate changes in speech behaviors of prison inmates. They conclude that two to four hours of public speaking training can have only limited effect on students who live in a culture in which "prison speech" is the expected and rewarded form of behavior. (PD)

This discussion of the use of computers to help improve written documents and support writing instruction briefly surveys the Writer's Workbench system, a set of programs that provides automated editorial feedback. A rationale for such programs is described and possible instructional uses are explored. Fourteen references are listed. (Author/MER)

Presents a model for the evaluation and selection of instructional software packages for microcomputers by school librarians and media specialists. Types of educational applications for microcomputers, the analysis of printed documentation decribing instructional software, content analysis, default analysis, operant analysis, and access time are…

The model presented identifies three basic needs which must be met in order to increase our understanding of the user interface in computerized information systems: empirical studies of users' attitudes; systematic summaries and critical analyses of these studies; and an interim set of guidelines for user interface design. (EJS)