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!!!Dorsett Atari Effective Writing EW ; Copyright (C) 1982 Dorsett Educational Systems, Inc.
!!!Dorsett Atari Comprehension-Reading AB ; Copyright (C) 1982 Dorsett Educational Systems, Inc.
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* [Dorsett Atari Effective Writing EW|https://archive.org/details/DorsettAtariEffectiveWriting]
* [Dorsett Atari Comprehension-Reading AB|https://archive.org/details/DorsettAtariReadingComprehensionAb]
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This is an archive of the "Effective Writing" educational program published by Dorsett Educational Systems, Inc. in 1982. This was originally packaged as a set of 8 cassette tapes for use with Atari 400 and 800 computers and the Educational System Master Cartridge.\\
This is an archive of the "Reading Comprehension" (set ab) educational program published by Dorsett Educational Systems, Inc. in 1982. This was originally packaged as a set of 8 cassette tapes for use with Atari 400 and 800 computers and the Educational System Master Cartridge.\\
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The main files (ew1 through ew16) are likely the versions you want to use with your Atari or emulator. These have been split into 16 files (one per tape side). The audio levels have had their volume normalized, as well as any pops and clicks removed, and subsequently repaired on the data tracks. Each tape has been verified to work on the Altirra emulator.\\
The main files (ab1 through ab16) are likely the versions you want to use with your Atari or emulator. These have been split into 16 files (one per tape side). The audio levels have had their volume normalized, as well as any pops and clicks removed, and subsequently repaired on the data tracks. Each tape has been verified to work on the Altirra emulator.\\
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The work of digitization and audio cleanup was done by Kevin Savetz and Thomas Cherryhomes in June 2015.\\
The work of digitization and audio cleanup was done by Kay Savetz and Thomas Cherryhomes in June 2015.\\
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Album: Effective Writing\\
Year: 1979 or 1982\\
Album: Reading Comprehension (Ab)\\
Year: 1982\\
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Digitized by: Kevin Savetz/Thomas Cherryhomes\\
Digitized by: Kay Savetz/Thomas Cherryhomes\\
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ew1 Learn to Write Effectively\\
ew2 Logic in Writing\\
ew3 Effective Sentences\\
ew4 Errors in Complex Sentences\\
ew5 Developing Paragraphs\\
ew6 Diction\\
ew7 Diction--Choice of Words\\
ew8 Common Errors in Diction\\
ew9 The Parts of Speech\\
ew10 Phrases and Clauses\\
ew11 Verb and Pronoun Inflections\\
ew12 Punctuation\\
ew13 Capitalizations and Hyphenations\\
ew14 Spelling and Mechanics\\
ew15 Writing Effective Letters\\
ew16 Writing Reports and Letters\\
Ab1 The Story of Boo\\
Ab2 The Horse Gentler\\
Ab3 Edward P. McCabe: Pioneer\\
Ab4 Our Dog Skippy\\
Ab5 Egor, the Missing Boa\\
Ab6 The Electric Car\\
Ab7 Althea Gibson, Tennis Champ\\
Ab8 The Chickasaw Nation\\
Ab9 The Ghost of Raymond Hill\\
Ab10 The Train Set\\
Ab11 Sleep: The Body's Mystery\\
Ab12 The Buffalo Soldiers\\
Ab13 The Great Ostrich Race\\
Ab14 Basketball Magicians\\
Ab15 Lost Gold\\
Ab16 Grandma's World\\
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Tracks (size in sum: 1.81 GB):\\
Tracks (size in sum: 997.1 MB):\\
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* [ew1|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew1.flac]
* [ew2|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew2.flac]
* [ew3|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew3.flac]
* [ew4|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew4.flac]
* [ew5|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew5.flac]
* [ew6|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew6.flac]
* [ew7|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew7.flac]
* [ew8|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew8.flac]
* [ew9|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew9.flac]
* [ew10|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew10.flac]
* [ew11|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew11.flac]
* [ew12|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew12.flac]
* [ew13|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew13.flac]
* [ew14|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew14.flac]
* [ew15|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew15.flac]
* [ew16|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Effective_Writing/ew16.flac]
* [ab1|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab1.flac]
* [ab2|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab2.flac]
* [ab3|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab3.flac]
* [ab4|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab4.flac]
* [ab5|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab5.flac]
* [ab6|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab6.flac]
* [ab7|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab7.flac]
* [ab8|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab8.flac]
* [ab9|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab9.flac]
* [ab10|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab10.flac]
* [ab11|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab11.flac]
* [ab12|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab12.flac]
* [ab13|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab13.flac]
* [ab14|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab14.flac]
* [ab15|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab15.flac]
* [ab16|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/Reading-Comprehension_Ab/ab16.flac]
!!Quiz for understanding
* [Dorsett_Reading_Comprehension_Quiz_AB.pdf] ; size: 1.4 MB ; the only additional material available for the Dorsett program
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[{Image src='ewA_.jpg' width=612 height=816 }]
Dorsett Atari Effective Writing - cassettes with uneven numbers\\
[{Image src='abA_.jpg' width=612 height=816 }]
Dorsett Atari Comprehension-Reading AB - cassettes with uneven numbers\\
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[{Image src='ewB_.jpg' width=612 height=816 }]
Dorsett Atari Effective Writing - cassettes with even numbers
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Dorsett Atari Comprehension-Reading AB - cassettes with even numbers\\
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Dorsett Atari Comprehension-Reading AB - opened cassette box\\
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Dorsett Atari Comprehension-Reading AB - Courseware book - figure #1\\
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Dorsett Atari Comprehension-Reading AB - Courseware book - figure #2\\
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