Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Oct 1986

Headings, Previews, Logical Connectives: Effects on Reading Comprehension

Jan H. Spyridakis University of Washington ; Timothy C. Standal University of Washington

Abstract

This article examines the effects of headings, previews, and logical connectives on readers and their comprehension of technical expository prose. Results from two related experiments suggest that previews produce significant effects on literal and inferential comprehension while the other two signal types do not. Results are discussed in light of previous research and suggestions for future research are given.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1986-10-01
DOI
10.2190/ejtb-98t6-t66w-4nta
Open Access
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