Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 2012

Taxonomies, Folksonomies, and Semantics: Establishing Functional Meaning in Navigational Structures

Jeffrey A. Bacha Purdue University West Lafayette

Abstract

This article argues for the establishment of a usability process that incorporates the study of “words” and “word phrases.” It demonstrates how semantically mapping a navigational taxonomy can help the developers of digital environments establish a more focused sense of functional meaning for the users of their digital designs.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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2012-07-01
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10.2190/tw.42.3.d
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