Editors of 33 library journals were surveyed to identify the number of unsolicited manuscripts received and published annually, and to examine the process for selecting those to be published. The findings reveal a high rejection rate (77.3 percent) with little reliance on external judges to review potential articles. (Author/JAB)

Proofreading is described as a valuable tool for improving performance in written work. (JD)

Describes tagmemic theory and examines its value to the teaching of composition, concluding that it is most useful in helping students learn how to edit. (DD)

This survey of journal editors reports data on several procedural areas that may affect objective editorial judgments: "sponsored submissions,""inside track submissions," and back region communication. The data presented help raise critical issues and discussion of their ethical implications. (Author/LBH)

Reveals that the rate of error detection was poorer with video display terminals than with pencil-and-paper editing; students using the terminals also took longer to detect errors. (KS)

Arguing that writing must be a construction of reality and a discovery of meaning, proposes a role for the writing teacher analogous to the facilitating relationship of professional writers and their editors. Identifies three principles for the teacher as editor: (1) do not give assignments, (2) do not give grades, and (3) ask writers to talk…

Offers guidelines for using photographs effectively in campus newspapers. Reviews the stages in the photo editing process, suggests alternatives to traditional photographic approaches, and offers technical advice. (AYC)

Outlines the process of peer editing, and points out that research shows peer editing to be highly effective. (ARH)

Explores the advantages and disadvantages of microcomputer text editors and spelling checkers and implications for their classroom use. (SRT)

Explores an artificial intelligence expert system authoring tool called EXSYS. Describes the system, which consists of an instruction manual and several floppy disks containing a rule editor for creating, editing, and experimenting with an expert system, a runtime program for running any existing EXSYS expert system, and several tutorial and…

Reports on favorable results of an independent professional evaluation of the journal and provides background on the behind-the-scenes workings of the journal. (NKA)

A survey on faculty attitudes about their writing at two universities in England and Canada asked about the enjoyment of writing and rewriting, number of drafts written, and attitudes about the importance of enjoying writing. The arts, social sciences, and science faculties are compared and the instructional implications are discussed. (MSE)

Discusses basic features and functions of spreadsheet programs and describes additional capabilities (editing, windowing, graphics, and word processing) of two second-generation spreadsheet programs: Lotus 1-2-3 and Symphony. (MBR)

The author looks at how today's technology affects basic communication skills. She examines technology versus communication skills, the continuing need for communication skills, who should teach communications, and teaching communication skills effectively (including basic language skills, writing skills, composing the message, dictation skills,…

Five writers/teachers explain their philosophies about editing student work for publication. (DF)