An Example of a "Learning Process" Journal (using the 2 colored box format)

I worked with the scanner this morning and am now comfortable with using Pagemanager to create pdf files. I now know how to save hardcopy files as both jpg images and as OCR format.

1. To create an image of the file, scan the pages and then save as a pdf file.

2. To obtain an OCR format, scan the pages, save as an rtf file, open file in Word, make minor editing for format, save as pdf file. Ideally I should do both for a document. The first gives fidelity to the original document; the latter allows for searching of keywords.

There was the normal amount of trial and error, but I think I have this under control. I am delighted, as this was something I wanted to understand. I was surprised at how easy it was.

There may be implications for our graduate program as well as for other faculty members.

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