Examines the concept of the efficiency with which text is entered into a word processor--from the perspective of effective use of keyboard shortcuts. Illustrates how the possibility for productiveness offered by shortcuts, available through the use of features such as Autotext, are often under-utilized by many word processor users, academics being…

In a 16-hour testing and training period, five blind students learned to use the IBM Audio Typing Unit, a device which works by monitoring a host typewriter and producing electronic speech, enabling blind typists to revise and review final copy without assistance. (Author/MC)

The author describes a survey of help wanted advertisements in 30 United States and Canadian newspapers. Findings indicate that the demand for skilled secretaries remains strong. Word processing or computer skills were requested most often of all skills tracked. Other requirements and salary are also discussed. (CH)

Three articles concerning help wanted ads for secretaries are presented. They concern results of the 1985 Newspaper Help Wanted Advertisements Survey, types of requirements sought in the typical help wanted ad for secretaries, and the range of salaries offered to secretaries. (CT)

Key findings of the 1986 Newspaper Help Wanted Advertisements Survey concerning secretarial positions are reported. It was found that ads indicating that word processors or computers would be used on the job increased to 38.9 percent; ads requiring shorthand or fast notetaking were down for the second year; and averages of salaries offered were…

Discusses effects of new technology on writing by assessing whether an experienced writer's style of writing changes with new technology. Compares typed word-processed letters with dictated word-processed letters after a change to a voice recognition system and indicates more of an influence on the writing process than on the written products.…

This study determines the effects of spaced and massed practice on text-editing typing production using machines without a visual screen and with a visual screen. The author also makes recommendations for curriculum revisions of word processing courses in community colleges. (CT)

This study examines user insights on the issues of keyboarding and computer knowledge. It presents reactions of first-time microcomputer users and reveals insights that may be helpful to educators presenting courses to this population. Recommendations are presented and fall into three categories: lab schedule, microcomputer as typewriter, and…

A study was conducted to determine whether composition students revise more and write better essays on a word processor than they do with pen, ink, and typewriter. Students wrote four out-of-class papers, with two classes using computers and two using pen, paper, and typewriter. Students had to produce at least two drafts of each paper. Sixty…

Provides information gained from a survey of 129 university departments of journalism. Reports that most now use personal computers and video display terminals to teach editing and news writing. (FL)

Investigates the effect of microcomputer typing tutorials on students' typing speed. Finds that the typing tutorial was effective regardless of the environment (supervised or unsupervised), grade level, gender, or prior typing experience. (RS)

Two sets of secondary students (n=26) were interviewed about attitudes toward writing after using laptop word processors. Handwriting remained popular and quicker for most writing tasks; neither planning nor constructive reflection on language were enhanced; typing speeds remained very slow; and the connotations of "writing" were…

This study examined the impact of keyboarding instruction on the acquisition of word processing skills. Over a 6-week period, 6 third grade students were studied as they used the "Type to Learn" keyboarding program. Each student spent an average of 45 minutes on the computer each week. Data collection consisted of observations, questionnaires, and…

To determine if initial keyboard training resulted in more effective use of capital investment, two groups were tested: one received keyboard training using a manual typewriter, the other trained in word processing on a computer. Keyboarding was tested before and after and student attitudes were surveyed. Concluded that keyboard training is cost…

A study compared written texts produced by hand, by typewriter, and by word processor for differences in improvement in creativity and writing skills. Subjects included six college students--two with high creative ability, two with average creative ability, and two with low or weak ability. During a training period, the subjects were required to…