Design
What might a cluttered document do to a reader?
Confuse, Overwhelm, discourage
What kind of lists can you find?
Bulleted, Itemized, Numbered
How do graphics help readers?
Can clarify information quickly, most complex material can be simplified
What are the highlighting features?
Boldface, Underline, Italics, Capital Letters
What types of tables are there?
Verbal, Formal, Informal
Avoid using too much ___, More than 3 or 4 can Overwhelm readers
Color
What is the importance of having an Itemized list?
It can help focus the reader's attention
How many colors is too many in a document, and how might it affect readers?
Serif, Sans Serif
What Kind of graph uses pictures instead of lines or rectangular bars?
Pictograph
A graphic should have?
One main point, be uncluttered, simple, white space, large enough to easily be seen
What is the difference between Numbered and Bulleted lists?
Numbered lists the order (sequence) matters while bulleted it doesn't.
What are some things you should know about your audience?
How much do readers already know, How interested are readers in the subject, Do readers need or expect technical information and figures, or will these technical details confuse them?,
Does their reading level tend to be higher (10th grade or above) or lower (9th grade or lower)?
What are the (5) design elements of a document?
White Space, Text, Headings, Graphics, Medium
What are the different types of Graphics? (Name 2)
Tables, Line graphs, Bar Graphs, Pie Graphs, Pictograph, Charts