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)

Addresses the issue of possible savings of time and money for authors and publishers resulting from author word processing and automation of scholarly book publishing industry. Automation and taxes, newspaper publishing, editing, routine expenses in the copy editing of word-processed works, and the effect on costs for libraries are covered. (EJS)

Explores the relationship between technical writers and their editors, suggesting ways to defuse defensive attitudes. Recommends providing students opportunities to edit other students' works to learn first hand the sensitivities inherent to the author/editor relationship. (HTH)

This report presents the findings from a 2-stage, multi-method study conducted in 2000 and 2001 on the editing skills and processes which students at two schools in New Zealand used when working with word processors and with pencils. The study's main aim was to examine the influence of the use of a word processor on students' editing processes and…

Presents guidelines for the feature writer, suggestions for finding ideas to write about, and a step-by-step approach for writing entertaining features. (TO)

Describes a method used by Stephens College student reporters to obtain feedback from their sources after a story is printed. (TO)

Part of Lexicography and Dialect Geography, Festgabe for Hans Kurath''. Comments are based on the compiling of A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue''. Paper presented at the Table Ronde de Lexicographie Historique, Florence, Italy, May 4, 1971. (DD)

Praises improved standards of high school publications but suggests there is room for further improvement. (RB)

This, the first of a two-part series concerning children's book publishing, begins with the 1950s and describes the career development of Dolphin Publishing Company's children's book editor Bunky Bannister and her reactions to social changes over the years. (AEA)

Argues against the proliferation of translation theories and theoretical courses for translators, stating a preference for an approach that focuses on practical principles. Also discusses issues such as the relationship between lexicology and terminology, the editor's role, and translator's qualifications and responsibilities towards the receptor.…

Tells how college journalism students can use video display terminals to learn how to typeset and edit their news stories electronically. (GT)