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Direct linkGrant, Donna M.; Malloy, Alisha D.; Murphy, Marianne C. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2009
In this technology intensive society, most students are required to be proficient in computer skills to compete in today's global job market. These computer skills usually consist of basic to advanced knowledge in word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications. In many U.S. states, students are required to demonstrate computer…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Student Attitudes, Computer Oriented Programs, Labor Market
Download full textWilliams, Warren; Merritt, Cathleen – Appleworks Forum, 1991
The monthly newsletter of the National AppleWorks Users Group (NAUG), "The AppleWorks Forum," serves as a clearinghouse for user-discovered applications and work-arounds. This article presents 10 of the most popular suggested applications for the program, including the development and use of word processing templates, the installation of…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Microcomputers, Spreadsheets
Schlenker, Richard M.; Schlenker, Deborah S. – 1988
This guide was developed as a "how to" training device for merging database and word processing files using Appleworks and the Apple IIe computer with a Duodisk or two disk drives. Step-by-step directions are provided for transferring the database file, printing the file, moving to the word processor file, and merging documents. Also…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases, Instructional Materials
Miller, Ralph – Online, 1985
Reviews two software products--INSTANTCOM and PC WRITE--that work well in tandem and possess the following capabilities: make logon easy and memory-independent; allow prewritten search statements to be uploaded; allow downloading of results; permit easy editing and other data management options. Examples done on the IBM PC/AT are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Man Machine Systems, Microcomputers
Olds, Henry F. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1985
Reviews desirable features that current word processing programs have that can be used to enhance writing instruction. Provides a list of programs in three categories: (1) idea processors; (2) enhanced word processors; and (3) word processors with graphics capabilities. Each entry includes publisher, hardware compatibility, current price, and…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Word Processing
Ristroph, John H. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1987
Presents methods for preparing technical documents on microcomputers by modifying WordStar and using inexpensive software to create scientific symbols and other characters needed. Procedures are described for use with a Zenith A-100 microcomputer and an Epson FX dot matrix printer, and may be adapted for other configurations. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Microcomputers, Tables (Data), Technical Writing
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1988
A review of the Writer Rabbit software program details its multiple classroom uses, focusing on language arts activities such as practicing identification and classification of sentence parts, practicing spelling, and inventing stories. (CB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Language Arts, Sentence Structure
Peer reviewedHedley, Carolyn Neal – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1985
The author reviews software programs in creative writing for students with learning disabilities. In addition to processing programs, software that focuses on story building, revising, poetry writing, and narrative and expository writing is considered. (CL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Creative Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedLu, Cary – BioScience, 1985
Discusses what to look for when considering the purchase of a microcomputer. Also discusses the basic features of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Software, Databases
Gentry, J. Richard – Instructor, 1989
Nine activities are suggested that are designed to help students develop skills in utilizing proofreading as an aid to good spelling. Included is a suggested list of word processing and other software which has spelling check features. (IAH)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Proofreading, Spelling
Candler, Ann C.; Keefe, Charlotte Hendrick – 1987
The paper reviews the advantages and disadvantages of using word processing programs with learning disabled students, describes some available programs, delineates criteria for selection of word processing programs, and considers expanded uses of word processing with this population. Advantages of word processing programs for learning disabled…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Media, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Disabilities
Meadow, Anthony, Ed. – Newsletter for Asian and Middle Eastern Languages on Computer, 1985
Numbers 1 and 2 of the first volume of the newsletter contains an editor's page and the following articles: "Diacritics on Wordstar: South Asian Language Transliteration without Customized Software" by Tony Stewart; "The Universal Typewriter" by David K. Wyatt and Douglas S. Wyatt; "Multi-Lingual Word-Processing Systems:…
Descriptors: Alphabets, Computer Software, Computers, Diacritical Marking
Burke, Sally; Ticher, Paul – 1988
This is a report of the first national exhibition and conference on multilingual word processing in voluntary organizations and community groups held in London, England in June 1988. The keynote speech of the conference, "Why Multi-ethnic Systems Matter" and a speech entitled "What Users and Manufacturers Should Be Talking…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Computer Software, Feedback, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedGoldberg, A. M.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1987
Three braille translation programs, which translate computerized text files into new files of ASCII representative grade 2 braille, are evaluated, including "Braille-Talk,""PC Braille," and "The Duxbury Translator." For each program, such items as documentation, ease of operation, formatting, embedded commands,…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Braille, Computer Software
Tatro, Donna E. – Scope: Humanities Computing Update, 1987
Describes Cornell University computer services and its programs to assist graduate students in editing and formatting their theses and dissertations. Discusses the discontinuance of its CUTHESIS software on the mainframe computer because of the proliferation of microcomputing resources. Examines the cost of the change and the process through which…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Doctoral Dissertations, Graduate Study, Higher Education
