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Outlines Outlines Everywhere--And Not Much Left to Think.
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Buchholz, William J. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1989
Describes PC-Outline, a computer program from Brown Bag Software. Reports that this outlining program is useful in organizing information into trees, hierarchies, outlines, or categories. (MM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Management, Outlining (Discourse), Word Processing
Selecting Word Processing Software for Business Communication Classes.
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DuFrene, Debbie D.; Nelson, Beverly H. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1989
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)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Customizing Word Processing Manuals for Business Writing Instruction.
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Vogt, Gayle H.; Zelman, Stacy – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1992
Describes how the authors designed, tested, and implemented simple guides for Microsoft Word 5.0 and 5.5, WordPerfect 5.1, Rightwriter for the IBM Personal Computer and Microsoft Word, and Excel for Macintosh SE and/or LC. Urges business writing teachers to develop pragmatic translations of software manuals. (MM)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Computer Software, Higher Education, Teacher Developed Materials
Turning on to 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