This student activity kit consists of a programmed, self-instructional learning guide and an accompanying instructor's manual. Provided in the student guide are materials dealing with the following topics: word processing careers, local job demands for word processing workers, the history of word processing, work production, electronic…

The bulletin defines cooperative office work experience as an educational program, involving a working relationship between the school and the employer, which prepares students for selected office occupations. The benefits of providing work experience for students while still in high school and suggestions for implementing such programs are…

In 1980, a study was conducted to determine the current status of word processing (WP) in Illinois in order to suggest ways to improve curricula in Illinois postsecondary schools. The study involved: (1) soliciting and evaluating WP textbooks and course materials from 9 textbook publishers; (2) requesting information from 14 WP manufacturers and…

The author states that a systems approach to office work consists of combinations of people, processes, and equipment in subsystems of communication, processing, and storage. To complement advanced office technology, workers need education in such competencies as reprography, typewriting, records management, and human relations. (MF)

In every situation, many factors are involved in the choice of a particular form of address and there is usually more than one acceptable form. The setting for this study is the office of the director of a large business organization. The focus is a description of address forms used by a person holding the position of director of a committee, an…

The publication is a bibliography which attempts to assist guidance and office education personnel in their task of securing relevant published career information. Depending on overall adequacy, three categories of the National Vocational Guidance Association (NVGA)--highly recommended, recommended, and useful--were used in rating each publication…

During the period from July 1, 1964 to June 30, 1969 the Division of Comprehensive and Vocational Education Research initiated a total of 33 projects related to curriculum development in office and distributive occupations and 38 projects related to adult education. These projects are itemized within their respective categories according to the…

Second-year shorthand instruction should include work in theory mastery, general shorthand vocabulary expansion, specialized shorthand vocabulary development, dictation and transcription skillbuilding, and office-style dictation skill development. An opportunity to integrate those skills under realistic office conditions should be provided. Course…

Presentation of microcomputer information and hands-on activities help students develop employable microcomputer skills and enhance the office procedures class. (JOW)

Examined the status of machine transcription (MT) in postsecondary institutions during the 1985 school year. Described the program setting and organization of MT instruction, the instructional methods, material and equipment used, and a scheme for evaluation and grading. (JOW)