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!!!Dorsett Atari Effective Writing EW ; Copyright (C) 1982 Dorsett Educational Systems, Inc.
!!!Dorsett Atari General Shop OA ; Copyright (C) 1983 Dorsett Educational Systems, Inc.
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* [Dorsett Atari Effective Writing EW|https://archive.org/details/DorsettAtariEffectiveWriting]
* [Dorsett Atari General Shop OA|https://archive.org/details/DorsettAtariGeneralShopPractices]
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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 "General Shop Practices" educational program published by Dorsett Educational Systems, Inc. in 1983. 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 (oa1 through oa16) 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: General Shop Practices\\
Year: 1983\\
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Digitized by: Kevin Savetz/Thomas Cherryhomes\\
Digitized by: Kay Savetz/Thomas Cherryhomes\\
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__3 of the lessons in this unit are unusable due to significant problems with the source cassette tapes:__\\
__(B) Indicates a bad data track__\\
__(X) Indicates the tapes were unarchivable due to degauss__\\
__The raw files as found on the tapes are available in the "raw recordings" directory.__\\
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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\\
Oa1 Tool Identification Lesson, Part 1 (B)\\
Oa2 Tool Identification Lesson, Part 2\\
Oa3 Fasteners and Hardware\\
Oa4 Proper Lubricant for Small Engines\\
Oa5 Performing Periodic Services\\
Oa6 Operation of the Four-Cycle Engine\\
Oa7 Discussion of a Two-Cycle Engine (X)\\
Oa8 Use of Micrometers and Calipers (X)\\
Oa9 Measuring, Marking, cutting--Metal\\
Oa10 Soldering Electrical Connections\\
Oa11 The Acetylene Torch--Safety Rules\\
Oa12 Cutting and Welding\\
Oa13 Electrical Arc Welding--Terms, Types\\
Oa14 Unsafe Situations--Prevention\\
Oa15 Employment Hints\\
Oa16 Discussion of Business Etiquette\\
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Tracks (size in sum: 1.81 GB):\\
Tracks (size in sum: 1.18 GB):\\
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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]
* [oa1|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa1.flac]
* [oa2|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa2.flac]
* [oa3|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa3.flac]
* [oa4|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa4.flac]
* [oa5|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa5.flac]
* [oa6|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa6.flac]
* oa7
* oa8
* [oa9|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa9.flac]
* [oa10|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa10.flac]
* [oa11|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa11.flac]
* [oa12|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa12.flac]
* [oa13|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa13.flac]
* [oa14|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa14.flac]
* [oa15|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa15.flac]
* [oa16|http://data.atariwiki.org/FLAC/General_Shop_Practices/oa16.flac]
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[{Image src='ewA_.jpg' width=612 height=816 }]
Dorsett Atari Effective Writing - cassettes with uneven numbers\\
[{Image src='oaA_.jpg' width=612 height=816 }]
Dorsett Atari General Shop - cassettes with uneven numbers\\
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[{Image src='ewB_.jpg' width=612 height=816 }]
Dorsett Atari Effective Writing - cassettes with even numbers
[{Image src='oaB_.jpg' width=612 height=816 }]
Dorsett Atari General Shop - cassettes with even numbers