Title :
Creative approaches to organizing information
Author :
Doyle, Michael J.
Author_Institution :
Pubsnet Inc., Tyngsboro, MA, USA
Abstract :
Technical communicators are often required to quickly develop an outline and start writing, mainly due to product shipment pressure. This paper discusses some easy-to-use processes and tools that allow for creative information design without consuming lots of time and energy. The processes include mind mapping, brainstorming and affinity diagramming. The tool used is Inspiration software, which is a visual design tool
Keywords :
diagrams; idea processors; technical presentation; Inspiration software package; affinity diagramming; brainstorming; creative information design; information organization; mind mapping; outline; product shipment; technical communication; visual design tool; writing; Books; Context; Educational institutions; Fires; Graphics; Humans; Joining processes; Marine vehicles; Organizing; Software tools;
Conference_Titel :
Professional Communication Conference, 1999. IPCC 99. Communication Jazz: Improvising the New International Communication Culture. Proceedings. 1999 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5709-4
DOI :
10.1109/IPCC.1999.799106
