Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 1992

Organization by Design: Some Implications for Structuring Information

William M. Gribbons

Abstract

This article proposes a system for document organization based on cueing and page formatting techniques. The logical and systematic use of cueing and formatting creates a visual hierarchy organizing and signalling information for the reader. When the proposed system is properly applied, the result is increased reading speeds, increased ease of access and increased comprehension.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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1992-01-01
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10.2190/9bd5-3qfx-pb7j-ebh2
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