Organization by Design: Some Implications for Structuring Information.

Gribbons, William M.

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ERIC Number: EJ445661

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Organization by Design: Some Implications for Structuring Information.

Gribbons, William M.

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, v22 n1 p57-75 1992

Proposes a system for document organization based on cueing and page formatting techniques, in which the logical and systematic use of cueing and formatting creates a visual hierarchy organizing and signalling information for the reader. Maintains that proper application produces increased reading speeds, ease of access, and comprehension. (SR)

Descriptors: Cues, Higher Education, Layout (Publications), Reading Comprehension, Reading Rate, Retention (Psychology), Technical Writing, Visual Stimuli

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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