Title :
Why Johnny won´t read-producing readable printed matter
Author :
Schultz, Thomas W.
Author_Institution :
Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN, USA
Abstract :
Poor legibility is one reason students avoid reading textbooks or printed class material. This paper summarizes legibility recommendations that relate to handouts, textbooks and overhead presentations. The conference presentation, not having space limitations, goes on to show examples of both bad and good material and to illustrate how easy it is to produce more readable material
Keywords :
education; printing; teaching; educational materials; handouts; legibility recommendations; overhead presentations; printed class material; readable printed matter; students; textbooks; Books; Laser modes; Optical materials; Printers; Publishing; Senior citizens; Strips; Typesetting; White spaces; Writing;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1997. 27th Annual Conference. Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change. Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
Pittsburgh, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4086-8
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1997.635964