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Higgins, Norman – TechTrends, 1989
Reviews evaluation standards that are used to assess the quality of projected graphical displays, and discusses their use in evaluating graphs created with computer graphing programs. Design standards for projected graphs are explained, and examples of three types of graphs are shown. (four references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria
Mims, R. Sue, Ed. – 1987
This guide to the discovery, analysis, production, communication, and use of statistical information through graphic forms produced by a computer is designed to enable researchers to conduct their analyses and report research results more effectively. It is designed both for individuals with little knowledge about the use of statistical graphs or…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Design Requirements, Graphs
Yeaman, Andrew R. J. – 1985
In an increasingly technological society, there is a social need for designing communication technology around the perceptual abilities and cognitive strategies of people. A growing demand for information has created additional pressure on emerging communication technologies to provide electronic alternatives to the printed page. Design depends…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Design Requirements
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Yankelovich, Nicole; And Others – Learning Tomorrow: Journal of the Apple Education Advisory Council, 1986
Intermedia, a hypermedia system developed at Brown University's Institute for Research (Rhode Island) in Information and Scholarship, is first described, and then used as a case study to explore a number of key issues that software designers must consider in the development of hypermedia document systems. A hypermedia document system is defined as…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer System Design
McDermott, Irene E. – Searcher, 2001
Discusses making the World Wide Web accessible to people with physical disabilities. Includes Web site design; text alternatives for graphic elements; Web sites that help construct accessible Web pages; software packages to improve accessibility; accessible electronic resources in libraries; and the Americans with Disabilities Act and standards…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Design Requirements
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Brink, Dan – Modern Language Journal, 1985
This column discusses the problem of character standard for computer keyboard, screen, and printer in relation to foreign language capability. Some solutions are offered, such as built-in screen flexibility, a graphics adapter with "font downloading" capability, and a new, relatively inexpensive graphics board--the multifont by Hash-Tech. (AMH)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Design Requirements, Diacritical Marking
Bacsich, P. D. – 1981
The development and evaluation of a potential viewdata-style delivery system for computer assisted learning (CAL) at the Open University are described. First examined are Open University problems with CAL and television delivery systems, which resulted in the consideration of a viewdata approach involving allocation of a small central processor to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Design Requirements
Hofstetter, Fred T. – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1985
This analysis of trends in computer-based instruction (CBI) during the past decade briefly describes evaluation criteria from 1974 and discusses changes in attitudes toward CBI (costs, instructional effectiveness); system selection criteria (graphics, input devices, quantity and quality of software); the CBI marketplace (including transportability…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Design Requirements
Erisman, Albert M.; Neves, Kenneth W. – Scientific American, 1987
Discusses ways that supercomputers are being used in the manufacturing industry, including the design and production of airplanes and automobiles. Describes problems that need to be solved in the next few years for supercomputers to assume a major role in industry. (TW)
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aviation Technology, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
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Wildin, Nancy – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Discussion of public libraries, the Internet, and the World Wide Web focuses on development of a Web site in Washington. Highlights include access to the Internet through online public access catalogs; partnerships between various types of libraries; hardware and software; HTML training; content design; graphics design; marketing; evaluation; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Content Analysis
Crummett, Dan – 1997
This document contains teacher and student materials for a course in graphic arts. Ten units of instruction cover the following topics: (1) orientation; (2) shop safety; (3) shop organization; (4) printing processes; (5) paper; (6) typography; (7) typesetting; (8) design principles; (9) paste-up principles and procedures; and (10) proof procedures…
Descriptors: Art, Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education