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Peer reviewedScheibal, William J.; Kohut, Gary F. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1991
Addresses the question of whether text editing programs are successful in taking over the traditional functions of an editor. Compares the editing suggestions made by two of the most popular text editing programs ("RightWriter" and "Punctuation + Style") with those of an experienced editor. Finds that text editing programs are…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Editing, Editors, Error Correction
Peer reviewedCrawford, Walt – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Discusses various choices available for desktop publishing systems. Four categories of software are described, including advanced word processing, graphics software, low-end desktop publishing, and mainstream desktop publishing; appropriate hardware is considered; and selection guidelines are offered, including current and future publishing needs,…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software Selection, Cost Effectiveness, Desktop Publishing
Peer reviewedSmith, Carolena L.; Hatch, Richard A. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1991
Suggests the advantages of using one of the commercial integrated software packages for introductory business communications courses. Reviews three widely used integrated packages ("Enable," Microsoft "Works," and "PFS First Choice") that are available in low-cost student editions. (PRA)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Business Education, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
Peer reviewedEaston, Annette; And Others – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1990
Presents an overview of Disk Operating System (DOS)-based computer-supported collaborative work group writing tools. Suggests a framework to classify group writing tools. (RS)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Collaborative Writing, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
Feil, Connie; Lovely, Gail – Instructor, 1995
Presents two articles: "Your In-Class Communication Center" and "New Software Programs." The first suggests three ways for teachers to use their word processing program to generate standard forms, produce a class newsletter, and create a homework checklist for each student. The second presents information on software programs (grade level, focus,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
Peer reviewedCrawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Discusses changes that have made desktop publishing appealing and reasonably priced. Hardware, software, and printer options for getting started and moving on, typeface developments, and the key characteristics of desktop publishing are described. The author's notes on 33 articles from the personal computing literature from January-March 1994 are…
Descriptors: Change, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection
Peer reviewedMajsterek, David J. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1990
The article addresses use of microcomputer-based word processing for students with writing disabilities. The research is briefly reviewed, and four guidelines for choosing word processing software are offered, as are principles for teaching keyboarding. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
