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Reduced Text Structure at Two Text Levels: Impacts on the Performance of Technical Readers.

Authors :
Wenger, Michael J.
Spyridakis, Jan H.
Source :
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication. 1993 23(4):333-352.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Studies empirically the effects on reader performance of reduced text structure in technical writing texts. Reveals that removal of cues to local coherence produced reliable decrements in reader performance. Discusses results with regard to questions of information design. (HB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0047-2816
Volume :
23
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ481094
Document Type :
Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles