translate

Draft:Builder 6

Software in three different browser windows displaying three steps of writing: outlining, note-taking, and draft-writing.
Product Type: 
Primary device
Manufacturer Name: 
Don Johnston Incorporated
Find products similar to this onesimilar_products_button
This product has been discontinued.

Product Description: 

Draft:Builder is a software program that helps users brainstorm and plan their writing assignments, better organizing their ideas. The program breaks down the writing process into three manageable steps: outlining, note-taking and then writing the first draft. Draft:Builder is particularly useful to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s who have trouble with organization.

Main Features: 

  • Step-By-Step Writing Process: Draft:Builder breaks down the writing process into three manageable steps: 1) outlining, 2) note-taking and 3) writing the first draft.
  • Talking Spell Checker: Text-to-speech reads the word choices, helping students choose the right word.
  • Draft:Builder 6 functions identically on Mac and Windows, and is now optimized for the latest operating systems.
  • New Speech Engine. 
  • Draft:Builder 6 features the Acapella voices—meant to be high-quality, natural-sounding voices. Draft:Builder 6 will also play any other SAPI 5 voice.
  • The bibliographer helps students create their own bibliography using various source types including electronic/webpage, articles, books, etc. Formats include both APA and MLA.
  • The dictionary displays and speaks the definition of almost any word. Dictionary definitions are for 3-12th-grade students.
  • Locked Text Instruction: Teachers may add locked text to a Draft:Builder assignment to give directions and extra help to students as they form their first draft.
  • Draft:Builder 6 can train teachers with the Train-in-30 Tutorial.

Primary Specifications: 

  • Compatible with Windows and Mac OS.
  • System requirements for Windows:
    • PC running MS Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP.
    • Pentium II, 450 MHz (or higher).
    • 64 MB RAM.
    • CD or DVD ROM drive.
    • Sound card.
  • System requirements for Mac:
    • Mac OS computers must be at least PowerPC or later iMac, G3 or G4 based processors.
    • At least 32MB RAM available.
    • 16 MB RAM storage on the hard disk.

More Information: 

This product is discontinued by the manufacturer, but it may still be available for purchase from third-party vendors. Try searching the product by name on the internet. Be careful as the manufacturer may no longer support it - or support it for long.