The Tarrytown Technical Information Center at General Foods produces report style searches by using upgraded equipment which allows search strategies to be stored and edited offline, thus reducing costs for both online searching and for the searcher's time. A computer program for eliminating duplicate bibliographic citations is included. (RBF)

Common pitfalls in technical writing and how to avoid them are outlined. These pitfalls include goobledygook words and phrases, plodding style, failure to follow the prescribed format for publication or proposals, misuse of words, inconsistencies, and failure to edit or proofread adequately. (MSE)

Creates a scenario for potential future publication of journals in electronic online form, from report writing and text editing at individual terminals to acceptance via electronic mail by publishers to receipt of journal information at subscribers' terminals. (SW)

The editor of "English Quarterly" interviews Frank O'Hare about his work on sentence combining, his views about writing instruction and writing research, and about his own writing. (RL)

Lists recommended readings in journalism, arranged according to a number of categories, including publication design and graphic arts, magazine editing, student press law, reporting, editorials, photojournalism, and yearbook publication. Includes addresses for catalogs of books on topics related to journalism. (GT)

Recommends having students proofread each other's papers, thereby increasing student incentive to write carefully and reducing the amount of teacher time spent correcting mechanical errors. (TJ)

Discusses a French course designed to help students learn the dynamics of good writing and become sensitive to style. The approach to teaching writing relies on in-class editing of compositions that students produce on a weekly basis. (NCR)

A veteran editor shares ten years' experience in producing a valuable staff newsletter. (Author)

Considers where journalism educators should focus when they design editing curriculum. Examines what professors say is important for students to know about editing. Compares what professors at accredited programs say about necessary skills with what professional copy editors say is important. Concludes that professors and professionals are largely…

Describes a course which addresses the minority media coverage issue through publication of a bilingual newspaper. Points out that the program provides experience in reporting, writing, photography, and other skills, while offering the mostly White students an opportunity to learn about minorities. Argues for more programs of this type. (SG)

Discusses the reclusive life of Emily Dickinson, recounting the discovery of Dickinson's poems after her death. Concentrates on the problems Dickinson's sister encountered in securing an editor. Contends that Dickinson's poems were distorted by editors and critics, and includes the original version of "Because I Could Not Stop for…

The article examines: the process used by visually impaired individuals in composing, the difficulties in using braille, and the importance of text access for editing. The adequacy and effectiveness of computer tools is discussed, focusing on selection of alternative display formats, word processing software, and other software. (Author/JDD)

Examined is the successful grant proposal by Bush School of Salem, Oregon, in which fifth and sixth graders researched, wrote, edited, and published a book about Chief Quinaby. The project bolstered student self-esteem and made learning come alive through real-life experience. An excerpt from the book is included. (SI)

Urges journalism educators to embrace and experiment with the products of the computer revolution, and to provide their students with the latest skills in the most advanced technology, particularly in the areas of copy editing and reporting. (SR)

Presents a functional working model of 15 points for planning and production of educational media. Discusses selection and analysis of subject, working/executive group, target groups, and media; surveying conditions in the field; analysis of subject/problem description/goal; selection of contents/detailed planning; operation in the field; editing;…