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Quinlan, James; Tennenhouse, Craig – PRIMUS, 2016
Too often our students submit incomplete homework that is disorganized, unclear, and nonlinear. Typesetting with LATEX, although time consuming for those new to the software, strengthens communication by forcing organization and proper notation required by the precise, formal language of mathematics. In this manuscript we report on a study of 42…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, College Mathematics, Homework, Algebra
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Becker, Donald A. – CALICO Journal, 1985
Outlines the structure of a printer driven program that converts Romanized texts, composed with the aid of standard word-processing software, into codes that enable a dot matrix printer to produce high-quality printouts in various non-Roman scripts. (Author/SED)
Descriptors: Alphabets, Computer Software, Modern Languages, Orthographic Symbols
Gray, Peter J. – 1984
Designed to provide guidance in selecting the appropriate microcomputer-based word processing program, this document discusses the key characteristics of word processing software, including formatting, editing, merging, and printing. Possible capabilities of word processing features are identified, i.e., indent, tab, center, creation of footnotes,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Editing, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Brink, Dan – Modern Language Journal, 1987
Reviews the current state of printing software and printing hardware compatibility and capacity. Discusses the changing relationship between author and publisher resulting from the advent of desktop publishing. (LMO)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Publishing, Equipment Utilization, Microcomputers
Erickson, Bruce – Currents, 1987
The use of desktop publishing at schools, colleges, and universities is described. The advantages include: shorter turnaround, reduced costs, more control and capability, and more fun. However, rapid change and quick obsolescence are inevitable. (MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Microcomputers
Deal, Zack J.; And Others – Information Technology Quarterly, 1986
The first of two articles discusses the current status of desktop publishing, including some of its benefits and limitations. The second article compares and critiques both hardware and software currently available for the Macintosh and for MS-DOS microcomputers. A glossary of typographic terms is included. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Electronic Publishing
Gribble, Charles E. – 1985
This paper reviews recent developments in the technology relating to microcomputer printing of the Cyrillic alphabet and related forms of Roman alphabet with diacritics used in Slavic and East European languages. The review includes information on the capacities of printers, computers (particularly the display capabilities), and interfaces…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Cyrillic Alphabet, Diacritical Marking