Focus: Business Technology – Word Processing

Journal Article: Name of Journal: Assessing word processing skills by computer

Author: R.D. Downsing, S. Long, M.R. Sleep
Year: 1998
Brief Summary:

This article describes the techniques and outcomes of a project

computerizing the assessment of word processing skills of information
technology (IT) students. Authors put significance on the use of IT skills.
Information technology is used on a daily basis helping leaders in
information management and online systems as well as online publishing.
Information software correlates with current technology education trends.

Theses and Dissertations:
Name of Dissertations: Wordstorms: Narratives of the transition from
writing with pencil and paper to word processing
Author: Benjamin J. Millard
Year: 2004
Brief Summary:

In this study subjects experienced the transition from writing with pencil
and paper to using word processing. The theory was tested and the results
were that educational technologist should concentrate on teaching
software that is reliable, intuitive, transparent, and as compatible with
other software as possible. In order to keep up with trends teachers needs
to use emergent technologies to be well informed. According to the
conclusions, most participants felt that word processing helped them reach
a higher level academically and professionally.

Books: Name of Book: Word 2010 all-in-one for dummies

Author: Doug Lowe and Ryan Williams
Year: 2010
Brief Summary: A complete guide to the world’s most popular word
processing software. Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing
software and most used application in the Microsoft Office production.

Reference: Name of reference: Microsoft Word

Publisher: Encyclopedia Britannica
Year: 2018
Summary:
Reference used for descriptions and inquiries relating to the use of
Microsoft Word.
Video: Name of Video: Microsoft To-Do First Look
Author: Jess Stratton
Year: 2017
Name of Genre: Instruction films