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Oliver, Ron – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1993
Compares the performance of novice computer users and users with significant proofreading experience in proofreading from screen and paper. Results showed that the users with previous experience did better in the screen mode, but no difference between the groups was evident in the paper mode. (Contains 22 references.) (JLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Editing, Error Correction, Experience
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
Download full textHaist, Caroline – 2000
This paper addresses the question of how grammar checkers may help or hinder students by analyzing the performance of the Microsoft Word 97's Grammar Checker at flagging and explaining errors frequently made by college students. Thousands of sentences were fed into the program. Results indicate that it caught some of the errors reliably (e.g.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Error Correction, Grammar, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMayer, Kenneth R. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1991
Examines how style analyzers operate and offers advice on using textual analysis software in business writing courses. (PRA)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Business Education, Computer Software Evaluation, Editing
