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Peer reviewedHartley, James – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2000
Lists some of the major typographic variables involved in structured abstracts (containing sub-headings). Illustrates how typography can affect clarity by presenting seven examples that illustrate the effects of these typographic variables in practice. Concludes with a final example of an effective approach. (SR)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Higher Education, Reading Comprehension, Technical Writing
Peer reviewedvan der Meij, Hans – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 2000
Describes the Information SubTypes and Effects (ISTE) approach, which measures the relationship between the design of a document and the way users handle it. Positions the ISTE method within the broader context of usability testing. Describes its basic approach and some recent applications. Demonstrates that ISTE is a viable instrument for…
Descriptors: Documentation, Higher Education, Technical Writing, Text Structure
Peer reviewedSpyridakis, Jan H.; Wenger, Michael J. – Technical Communication, 1992
Reviews models of reading performance as an organizing framework for understanding findings from empirical studies of text and reader factors. Reviews numerous empirical studies of text design and reader variables and their effects on comprehension. Aims to help readers understand this research and its implications in document design decisions.…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Reader Text Relationship, Reading Comprehension, Reading Research
