DocumentCode
3246804
Title
Creative approaches to organizing information
Author
Doyle, Michael J.
Author_Institution
Pubsnet Inc., Tyngsboro, MA, USA
fYear
1999
fDate
1999
Firstpage
93
Lastpage
99
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
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
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IPCC.1999.799106
Filename
799106
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