                         PUMA Shareware
                           Presents:
                 Vocabulary BLASTER - FLASHCARDS

Congratulations on selecting a PUMA Shareware product.  At PUMA we
are dedicated to producing quality software that is easy to use so
that the student can concentrate on mastering the lessons.  You
can master the program in less than 5 minutes and will not find 
lots of switches or options to learn.

Vocabulary BLASTER is designed to increase your vocabulary skills
quickly and easily.  It is fashioned around the question and
answer format of FLASHCARDS and should be used in conjunction with
a good dictionary.  The word definitions presented are treated as 
memory joggers and not as the final definition.  This is because 
many of the words may have several meanings and your dictionary 
should be consulted for actual definitions and to understand the 
full context of the meanings.

The program is designed to run on any IBM compatible computer and
the dictionary used can be hardbound or, for best results, a
multimedia electronic version with audio which provides the
correct pronunciation. I like to use Windows95 to switch quickly
between a multimedia dictionary and FLASHCARDS.  The dictionary is
my technical expert and FLASHCARDS handles the memorization.

To run the first lesson, enter:  LESSON1
Other lessons are: LESSON2
Documentation: README.TEXT


Getting started:

At startup you will be given two options.  The first is the level
(1 - 5) and the second is whether you want "definition" or "word"
input.  At first the "word" input will be a bit easier.  You may,
however, alternate word and definition input until you master the
cards in both modes.

The only other thing you need to know is how to get out of the
program if you want to return to the operating system.  That's
easy, press <CTRL e> followed by <Enter>.

So you start up and are presented with a question, and you haven't
got a clue.  Take a wild guess or just press the enter key.  
FLASHCARDS will beep and display the correct "Answer" above your
input.  The cursor then travels to the upper right corner of the
screen where it waits for you to <hit any key>.  Note the
difference between your input and the correct answer and then bump
a key for the next question.

You will likely strike out 10 times or more before you complete
the set successfully.  When you make a error, the question will
repeat after a few times.

In each lesson, the student is presented with 5 sets of 20 cards.
Each set is called a level and the program randomly selects from
the 20 cards, 50 times.  The object is to complete the 50 
questions without incurring more that two errors (three "Strikes"
and you're out).  If you get the third strike, the high score is
updated and you start over.  Typically you would start with level
one and repeat it until you have "Successfully" completed it 10 
times.

At level two, you will be presented with a second set of 20 cards.
At level two you work your way through the 2nd set and then the
first set (you already know these), until you have completed both
sets "Successfully" 10 times.

By the time you get to level 5 you will work your way from level 5
to level 4 to level 3 to level 2 to level 1.  As you progress
through the series, the questions seem easier.

Review:

When you have mastered lesson 1 continue with lesson 2.  I like to
go back and review all previous lessons after completing a lesson.
The repetition and review will quickly make these words yours to
command.

Shareware:

Shareware gives you a chance to "Try before you Buy."  The 2
lessons included with this shareware version contain 200
vocabulary words.  If you find these lessons useful, you are
encouraged to register.  REGISTERED USERS will receive the
complete course of 4 lessons containing 400 vocabulary words.  
They will also receive any future revisions of the program, 
become eligible for custom programming and discounts on other 
Puma Shareware programs.    

     
Compuserve members can register this program online by typing GO
SWREG.  Registration ID 7934.  Nonmembers will need to use over
land mail.


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To Register please fill out the enclosed form and send $15.00 to:

                    Bruce L. Baldwin
                    3708 Woodglen Ct.
                    Lilburn, GA  30247

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