Word processing is a term that has become popular in office administration circles within the past few years to refer to a systematized plan for handling dictation-transcription activities in the office. (Author)

Many library routines can be accomplished more efficiently by the use of an electronic typewriter or word processor. (Author/MLF)

Students can effectively identify needed repairs before a service call is made by evaluating the operating condition of all classroom machines with the help of a typewriter evaluation checksheet such as the one illustrated in this article. Responsibilities of and benefits to students and teachers are listed. (CT)

A number of considerations and suggestions regarding curriculum planning for business and office education are presented, emphasizing work processing skills, equipment, and in-industry experience. (LH)

The following five guidelines for teaching machine dictation can contribute to the effectiveness of classroom efforts: develop positive attitudes toward machine dictation; develop proper techniques for using dictation equipment; develop the thought process for dictating; develop procedures for beginning, continuing, and ending the dictation; and…

Students should be trained to obtain employment in any kind of office regardless of the office's size, location, or the duties and tasks involved. Therefore, students should be taught as much as possible about the concept and actualization of word processing. (CT)

The importance of Word Processing Centers, using automatic typewriters, in the business world and the implications for the office occupations education curriculum is considered. (AG)

Technological advances have brought about changes in office practices and procedures and in the skills and knowledge required of office workers. This report on the changing work environment of the office and the resulting implications for business education should be of interest to all those involved in the education, training, and retraining of…

The Business and Office Education Division of the Cleveland Public Schools has developed an on-going program to periodically survey the kinds of office equipment used in Cleveland business establishments. The article describes the survey program and offers suggestions for implementing such a program in other school systems. (Author)

Suggests that information about selection of the proper kinds of paper needed in office work should be included in office skills courses. Defines basic paper terms and describes uses and qualities of different paper for various office applications. (MF)

BUSINESS EDUCATORS CONTEMPLATING CHANGES IN THEIR OFFICE MACHINES EQUIPMENT OR CURRICULUM AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL MAY USE THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY WHICH WAS DEVELOPED AS PART OF A RESEARCH PROJECT TO DETERMINE THE SPECIFIC NUMBER AND TYPES OF OFFICE MACHINES IN A TYPICAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY, THE TYPES OF EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE PURCHASED WITHIN THE NEXT FEW…