The author presents a seven-point approach to teaching information processing students how to document a system. The method focuses on requiring clear documentation for class projects and scheduling separate due dates for each document required in proper sequence. (CH)

In an ideal educational system the relationships between all parts or components would be well defined, and every school and every subject area (business) and every course (clerical education) would enhance the system's objectives which are in accordance with the needs and goals of those the system serves. (Author/SC)

The importance of the systems concept is in its "management by objectives" approach. Outcomes are determined first, followed by assessment of input including student ability, available facilities and equipment, materials and techniques. An example applying the systems concept in an office practice class might be the preparation of a newsletter.…

This second article of a 3-part series on reprographics reviews the teaching of reprographics and focuses attention on instructional strategies that should be employed. (Author/AG)

Reports a study which included a one-year occupational patterns and program assessment survey of the graduates and dropouts of secondary business and office education programs in Alabama. A flow chart (which evolved out of the study) depicting a local-state system for conducting periodic follow-up studies in business and office education is…