Document Design: A Brief Primer

摘要

Today's documentation must be designed with information retrieval as its key objective. When information is organized and mapped into a consistent, logical structure that uses retrievability aids such as labels that facilitate scanning, blocks of information, advance organizers for the information, keywords, meaningful indexes, and a hierarchical organization, readers can quickly locate and use the information that they need. The Information Mapping~? writing methodology implements research principles about how people process and understand information. It enables you to analyze your intended audience, organize information modularly, and present information clearly so it is easy to read, easy to use, and easy to understand.