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Mackey, Kevin – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Examined the rationale for and uses of electronic mail in the writing class. Indicates that with one computer and a word processing program, an electronic mail system can be set up that will stimulate students' writing and sharpen their communication skills. (JN)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills, Secondary Education, Skill Development
Feldman, Paula R. – Perspectives in Computing, 1984
Discusses the use of word processing in an experimental business writing course at the University of South Carolina. Students found that word processing made the task of writing and revising easier and more interesting. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Content Area Writing, Higher Education, Microcomputers
Rosenwald, Peter – CEA Forum, 1982
Urges English teachers to discover new and ever more creative uses of computer and electronic technologies rather than fight their development. (MM)
Descriptors: Change, Computer Programs, Computers, Educational Change
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2004
The Computer/Technology Skills Standard Course of Study describes the progressive development of knowledge and skills in six strands: (1) Societal and Ethical Issues; (2) Database; (3) Spreadsheet Keyboard; (4) Utilization/Word Processing/Desktop Publishing; (5) Multimedia/Presentation, and (6) Telecommunications/Internet. The revision process…
Descriptors: Public Education, State Standards, Secondary Education, Technological Literacy
Moeller, Dave – 2002
For all students, the ability to write, to use a word-processing program, and to unite the two skills in a synergistic blend of form and content has become a key factor in achieving academic success. This book presents teachers with a framework for helping them help students achieve this success. Divided into two parts, the book provides teachers…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Constructivism (Learning), Learning Activities, Secondary Education
Cushing, David – Training, 1983
There is a large gap between the computer's potential to solve problems in a hurry and the American manager's knowledge of how to use it to do that. The concept is best captured by two frequently heard words: computer literacy. (SSH)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Management Development

Bean, John C. – College Composition and Communication, 1983
Describes an experiment at Montana State University in which 12 professors and four freshman composition students were trained to use the university's central computer as a word processor. Concludes that the computer can be a powerful revision aid for writing students. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Higher Education, Program Content

Fosdick, Howard – Special Libraries, 1983
Microcomputer programing languages BASIC, Pascal, and PL/1 are characterized and contrasted in terms of suitability for library and textual processing needs. Issues pertaining to choice of programing languages for library microcomputing are discussed. Fifty-one references and tables rating languages on basis of number of string functions and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Centers, Libraries

Giovannini, Mary; Miller, F. Milton – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1983
Describes a study that attempted to ascertain whether there are significant differences in students' attitudes toward the business communications course when the traditional writing method or the word processing method are used. It was concluded that there is no differential effect upon students' attitudes between the above two methods. (NRJ)
Descriptors: Business Correspondence, Business Education, Cognitive Development, Letters (Correspondence)
Ertel, Monica – Online, 1983
Summarizes automation of a specialized library at Apple Computer, Inc., describing software packages chosen for the following functions: word processing/text editing; cataloging and circulation; reference; and in-house databases. Examples of each function and additional sources of information on software and equipment mentioned in the article are…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Programs, Databases, Library Automation

Geraci, Philip C. – Journalism Educator, 1982
Discusses the new word processing capability afforded schools of journalism through advances made in computers. (HOD)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Input Output Devices
Blair, John C., Jr. – Database, 1982
Outlines the important factors to be considered in selecting a database management system for use with a microcomputer and presents a series of guidelines for developing a database. General procedures, report generation, data manipulation, information storage, word processing, data entry, database indexes, and relational databases are among the…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Processing, Databases, Guidelines
Ditlea, Steve – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the features, performance, peripheral devices, available software, and capabilities of the Apple III microcomputer. The computer's operating system, its hardware, and the commercially produced software it accepts are discussed. Specific applications programs for financial planning, accounting, and word processing are…
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Storage Devices, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
Wineland, Joyce A. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1982
Carnegie-Mellon University is using word processing in several modes to enhance communication: dedicated word processing system, word processing package on a general-purpose minicomputer, computer mail, text editor, text formatter, spelling checker, and programmable printer. Each mode of word processing is discussed. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Programs, Computers, Higher Education

Freeman, Mark; Rowley, Jennifer – Education for Information, 1996
Proposes an approach to information technology (IT) skills instruction for library and information science students which starts with databases and software, moves on to spreadsheets, and then considers graphics and word processing. This encourages students to consider information first, and then to progress to tools for its analysis and…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Databases, Higher Education