Upper versus lower case copy as a factor in typesetting speed for linotype trainees

Abstract

12 student linotype operators who had spent 12 weeks in the Newspaper Production Laboratory were tested to see if there was a significant difference in speed between setting type from lower case copy or from upper case copy. No significant difference was shown in either type of copy. This was true for both speed and errors. Conclusions drawn from this study are not presented as definitive proof that the findings apply to all operators. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)