This paper contends that students who are learning to use computers can benefit from having an overview of the history and social context of computers. The paper highlights some milestones in the history of computers, from ancient times to ENIAC to Altair to Bill Gates to the Internet. It also suggests some things for students to think about and…

The usefulness of the computer for facilitating children's creative writing and for manipulating structures in writing is illustrated. (MP)

Suggests that the computer can influence the art of typesetting to provide a new dimension to the typed or screen-image page that may lead to improved reading speed and comprehension. A series of examples of print styles that have different interactions with the ability to read accompany the text. (Author/JL)

Ideas, suggestions, and program listings are provided to demonstrate Logo's list-processing capabilities. These include printing, writing, composing, and drawing words; word power, word lists, random words, and creating words. Program listings are for Apple (LCSI) Logo version. (JN)

Discusses the process of developing a viable curriculum for word processing. Points out the importance of obtaining knowledge of word processing employment requirements from those involved in it. Includes information on necessary courses and continuing education needs. (JOW)

Examines the beginnings of office automation from the development of the typewriter; describes the productivity crisis in American offices; and looks at the future of the changing office environment. (SK)

The use of CP/M (Control Program Monitor)-based microcomputers in teaching word processing and data processing is explored. The system's advantages, variations, dictionary software, and future are all discussed. (CT)

Discusses the capability of computer technology in exchanging databases and spreadsheets in modern foreign languages. Numerous word processing programs and computer hardware are highlighted and compared. (GLR)

The study attempted to (1) identify word sequences that occur frequently among 10 linguistically intact augmented communicators, (2) determine the communality with which the various augmented communicators use specific word sequences, and (3) evaluate the usefulness of word sequences in providing keystroke savings for uses of augmentative and…

Focuses on concordances from the language learner's point of view, and discusses how concordances might be integrated into a word processor as a step toward a fully integrated word processing environment with a range of on-line word-based resources. (Author/VWL)

Recounts a conversation with author Ken Kesey. Describes a year-long graduate writing course in which Kesey and his students collaborated on a novel. Explains how the novel was written and how characters and plot were developed. Suggests that, if available to the class, computers would have simplified the writing. (SG)

Reports on an informal survey of writers from various contexts (including a textbook author, a novelist, and a cookbook author), describing their ideal writing environments. Discusses how computer technology can address some of the needs expressed by these writers. (MM)

Presents a heuristic for finding appropriate word-processing software for business communication classes. Discusses hardware considerations, price, required training, company support, and security issues related to software selection decisions. (MM)

Discusses ways to integrate computers effectively into the freshman English course. Addresses some objections to using computers in the composition classroom. (MM)

Explores preferences for word-processed versus handwritten messages in an organizational setting. Identifies variables that affect preferences for written media: hierarchical level, message length, message complexity, anticipated reaction, communication task, need for documentation, and communication across work shifts. Shows that the cost control…