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----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Thomas" <erict -at- installshield -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 9:31 AM
Subject: Information Design Books?
> Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone here has a favorite book on
> information organization for technical writers? More and more, I've been
> faced with decisions involving deciding what should be online only,
> print/pdf only, and in both forms. In doing so, I've wondered about
> information design theory and practice, especially when you're dealing
with
> more advanced product users. Has anyone found a good book that covers
some
> of the issues you should factor into your overall documentation plan, such
> as organization, navigational structure, etc?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> -Eric
>
>
> Eric A. Thomas
> Technical Writer
> InstallShield Software Corporation
> 847.619.7044
> erict -at- installshield -dot- com
>http://www.installshield.com
>
>
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