· 2012
Hypertext and Cognition
- 344citations
- 2012year
Short summary
This book explores how hypertext impacts learning and reasoning, presenting empirical studies on its use for studying historical evidence and the effects of overview structures on comprehension.
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Key points
- Examines the cognitive effects of hypertext on learning and reasoning.
- Presents empirical studies on hypertext use for studying historical evidence.
- Analyzes the impact of hypertext's structural features (e.g., overview) on comprehension and study strategies.
- Compares hypertext learning to traditional linear text formats.
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Abstract
Contents: Preface. C.A. Perfetti, La Maison Hypertext. J-F. Rouet, J.J. Levonen, A. Dillon, R.J. Spiro, An Introduction to Hypertext and Cognition. J-F. Rouet, J.J. Levonen, Studying and Learning with Hypertext: Empirical Studies and Their Implications. A. Dillon, Myths, Misconceptions, and an Alternative Perspective on Information Usage and the Electronic Medium. M.A. Britt, J-F. Rouet, C.A. Perfetti, Using Hypertext to Study and Reason About Historical Evidence. D. Dee-Lucas, Effects of Overview Structure on Study Strategies and Text Representations for Instructional Hypertext. P.W. Foltz, Comprehension, Coherence, and Strategies in Hypertext and Linear Text. H. van Oostendorp, Studying and Annotating Electronic Text. E. Esperet, Notes on Hypertext, Cognition, and Language. C.A. Perfetti, Text and Hypertext.
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