Teaching Hypertext Composition

Abstract

Composing hypertext documents can be an enriching path into the world of technical communication. In learning to produce hypertext, students are introduced to an important form of written composition that encompasses not only text generation, but also visual communication and information architecture. In this article, I provide a rationale for teaching hypertext composition and then some specific curricular suggestions in two parts, one for teaching beginners, and one for teaching more advanced students.

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Technical Communication Quarterly
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2005-01-01
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10.1207/s15427625tcq1401_5
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