Reference Manual for word processing software 

• Type of resource: Book (hard copy)
• Source: Your personal library
• Description: Most word processing packages come with a printed manual.

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: /public/EdTech/Resources/ClarisWorks.html
• Description: This document provides an overview of the ClarisWorks 4.0 word processing application for the Macintosh.

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: /public/EdTech/Resources/DesktopPublishing.html
• Description: This document outlines general guidelines and procedures for creating a desktop publishing document using ClarisWorks 4.0 for the Macintosh. "Newsletter Design Tips" are included.

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: http://www.apple.com/appleworks/users.html
• Description: Apple Computer, owner of AppleWorks (formerly ClarisWorks) maintains this list of books that are available about this popular software.

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: http://www.apple.com/education/k12/products/appleworks/resources.html
• Description: Apple computer provides this Web site of free AppleWorks templates, trial AppleWorks software, clip art, etc. A great resource! (Note: AppleWorks was formerly known as ClarisWorks)

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html
• Description: This great site describes "WebQuest"-- "an inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by learners is drawn from the Web. WebQuests are "designed to use learners' time well, to focus on using information rather than looking for it, and to support learners' thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation" and can make use of many different tools including databases, spreadsheets, microworlds and others. Check out the "overview" page for more information about the WebQuest model, and the "example" link for many examples of projects already developed.

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: http://www.microsoft.com/
• Description: The Office package includes word processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel), and database (Access) software.

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: http://www.apple.com/appleworks/
• Description: AppleWorks (formerly known as ClarisWorks) provides word processing, graphics and illustration, spreadsheet, charting/graphing, presentations and database capabilities; as well as the ability to save your work in HTML for publishing it on the web.

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: http://www.ability.com
• Description: You can purchase this as integrated office package with spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications, or select only an individual component. Trial download versions are available.

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=Tutorials
• Description: This is a nice collection of tutorial and guides for products like PowerPoint, Microsoft Works, Excel and Word. Also covers topics like "Managing Your E-mail."

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: http://www.microsoft.com
• Description: Microsoft Works includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database, drawing, and communication tools in one intergrated product.

• Type of resource: Web site
• Source: http://ict.cas.psu.edu/
• Description: Penn State's College of Ag's Computer Services home page has a WEALTH of information! Resources include on-line versions of their workshop handouts and a searchable database of "How to..." documents that provide step-by-step instructions for performing common computer-related tasks and using popular applications like Microsoft Word and Powerpoint , PageMaker, and Filemaker Pro (see the "Computer Support" category).