Describes a method of incorporating word processing concepts and skills into existing business courses, focusing on form letter processing. (SK)

Student readiness to learn applied typing (arranging copy efficiently) must be considered when planning typing tasks following basic keyboard learning. A sequential plan of instruction is suggested. (MF)

A high school business teacher answers teachers' questions on how to handle certain phases of office simulation. (MF)

Presents several ideas concerning ways to make the office procedure class more relevant to student needs. (JS)

Pretranscription, the individual skills needed to produce a mailable typewritten letter from shorthand notes, should be included in each semester of shorthand instead of just in the final class, according to this article. The author suggests strategies for teaching such elements as spelling, punctuation, and mailability and offers a guideline for…

A program covering the duties and knowledge required of a legal secretary. (MS)

Suggests that a direct approach to developing positive job attitudes can be successful in office machines classes, as well as others offering individualized instruction. Includes checklists to stimulate thinking and to make students aware of positive job attitudes and work habits. (JOW)

A virtually unlimited array of teaching-learning methods, materials, and media is available to the typewriting teacher and should be utilized in typewriting speed and control building. (Author)

Describes a teamwork approach in which business communications students handwrite letters to be prepared by typewriting students; the letters are then revised and graded by the respective teachers. Both sets of students benefit from this simulated office experience. (SK)