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Download full textThiesmeyer, John – 1984
Computerized spelling programs or "spelling checkers" can be a wonderful tool for writers at any level of competence. However, they should not be used as adjuncts to the teaching of writing unless they meet two boundary conditions, one of size and one of design. The problem with design of the programs is that they allow for the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Dictionaries, Editing, Educational Media
Slaymaker, Josephine; Eakman, Donna – 1984
A project to develop a student word processing manual was developed by using input from: (1) information specialists, employees, and educators; and (2) students using the manual. These instructional materials provide workbook assignments and reading for an individualized unit on CPT word processing to be used by 30 to 40 high school students per…
Descriptors: Editing, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Materials, Job Skills
Kay, Lois – Quill and Scroll, 1985
Outlines the advantages of computerization for both individual writers on staff and for the journalism teacher and advisor. (CRH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Editing, Faculty Advisers, Journalism Education
Peer reviewedGeoffrion, Leo D. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1982
Reports results of a preliminary investigation of the feasibility and effectiveness of using word processors for students with poor writing skills. Subjects were 10 hearing-impaired teenagers. A comparison of correcting written work by hand and word processor, a sample of students' written work, research methodology, and possible implications are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Deafness, Editing, Learning Problems
Frase, Lawrence T; Diel, Mary – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Discusses computer editing and describes the capacities and features of an integrated software package, Writer's Workbench. Suggests ways in which this program can be used to improve writing skills. Reviews the effects of this program on technical users, college students, and high school students. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedMcNaughton, David; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1997
Investigated the impact of integrated proofreading strategy training, which combined a computer-based spelling checker and student strategies, on the proofreading of three secondary students with learning disabilities. Students showed an increase in strategy use and percentage of spelling errors corrected on controlled proofreading materials and…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Editing, Error Correction, Learning Disabilities
Chapman, Lanita; And Others – 1989
These 14 learning activity packets (LAPs) are self-paced study lessons that allow students to proceed along a course of study for WordPerfect 4.2 word processing at their own pace. Lessons are presented in a "read and do" format. A review concludes each lesson. The lessons cover getting started; underline, bold, centering, auto indent,…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Editing
Peer reviewedWepner, Shelley B. – Reading Psychology, 1987
Addresses how word processing, with its prevision, writing, and revision tools, facilitates connections between reading and writing. Suggests that with or without electronic tools, students need to be critical readers of their own writing. (JK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Editing, Electronic Equipment
