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| Computers and Composition | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
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Peer reviewedCondon, William – Computers and Composition, 1992
Offers criteria for selecting software for a computer-equipped classroom/writing lab: identifying uses, versatility, and ease of use. Concludes with advice for teachers to write their own applications programs. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education, Writing Instruction
Peer reviewedKemp, Fred – Computers and Composition, 1992
Discusses the ideological dimensions of writing instruction software. Discusses errors and assumptions of choosing software for writing instruction. Suggests that all software decisions must be tested against the instructor's own self-conscious and informed understanding of the goals of writing instruction. (RS)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection, Courseware, Higher Education
Peer reviewedStrickland, James – Computers and Composition, 1992
Presents brief descriptions of 46 software programs designed to (1) help writers collaborate over a network; (2) help writers invent; (3) allow comment after critical reading; (4) help writers write research papers; (5) help writers analyze style/mechanics/usage; (6) offer on-line reference guides; (7) author multimedia courseware; and (8) assess…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education
