Use features that help readers navigate information
The idea
Name the information you need before choosing a feature.
Step by step
- Name the information you need before choosing a feature.
- Match the task to the feature: contents for sections, index for topic pages, glossary for word meanings, captions and labels for visual details.
- Read the surrounding text as well; a feature supports understanding without replacing the passage.
Example
A book’s contents page lists “Seeds, page 6” and “Roots, page 12.”
Which feature helps a reader find where the roots section begins?
Answer
the contents page
The contents page connects a section name with its starting page.
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Design a one-page information sheet with a heading, an original labeled picture and a small glossary. Explain the purpose of each feature.
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