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Barbour, Dennis H. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1988
Asserts that the advantages of word processing for business writing classes are clear. Even though a teacher confronts giving up some lecture or discussion time, the hour spent in the lab frees students from tedious recopying, provides the teacher with professional-looking papers, and permits time for more writing assignments. (RAE)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Revision (Written Composition), Technical Writing, Word Processing
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Pearson, Patricia – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1987
Offers basic advice on using a word processor to teach writing, from how to choose the appropriate software before selecting a computer and a printer, to the benefits of using a word processor instead of a typewriter. (NKA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Higher Education, Media Selection
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Pollard, Constance – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1991
Examines the use of word processing by undergraduate business communication students at the University of Nebraska. Finds that very few use word processors as their primary writing tool. Notes that few business communication textbooks address the use of word processing. Suggests business instructors emphasize the use of word processing in all…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Business Education, Computers, Higher Education
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Maik, Thomas A. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1987
Offers the results of a survey of business writing students in which they were asked to rate the helpfulness of learning word processing as a part of the course. Concludes that students felt the instruction was very helpful and intended to use word processing in other classes and after graduation. (JC)
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Uses in Education, Education Work Relationship, Higher Education