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Content and Complexity information Design in Technical Communication
380 Pages
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Routledge
366 Pages
by
Routledge
366 Pages
by
Routledge
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Information design is an emerging area in technical communication, garnering increased attention in recent times as more information is presented through both old and new media. In this volume, editors Michael J. Albers and Beth Mazur bring together scholars and practitioners to explore the issues facing those in this exciting new field. Treating information as it applies to technical... Read more
Contents: K. Schriver, Foreword. M.J. Albers, Introduction. B. Mazur, Information Design in Motion. S. Carliner, Physical, Cognitive, and Affective: A Three-Part Framework for Information Design. D. Sless, Collaborative Processes and Politics in Complex Information Design. W. Quesenbery, The Five Dimensions of Usability. S. Feinberg, M. Murphy, J. Duda, Applying Learning Theory to the Design of Web-Based Instruction. H. van der Meij, P. Blijleven, L. Jansen, What Makes up a Procedure? J. Vanderdonkct, Visual Design Methods in Interactive Applications. K.L. Smart, Contextual Inquiry as a Method of Information Design. B. Mirel, Dynamic Usability: Designing Usefulness Into Systems for Complex Tasks. M.J. Albers, Complex Problem Solving and Context Analysis. B.B. Zimmerman, M.C. Clarke, Applying Survey Research Methods to Gather Customer Data and to Obtain User Feedback. A. Rockley, Single Sourcing and Information Design. G. Hart, Redesigning to Make Better Use of Screen Real Estate.
Biography
Michael J. Albers, Mary Beth Mazur
"...there are many new, informative examples and case studies of information design, and they bring life to the readings."
—Ergonomics in DesignContent and Complexity offers solid research and the wisdom of the international authors....you might want this book on your office shelf."
—Technical Communication
