Abstract

Describes study that was conducted to determine the effects of two electronic text variables used in desktop publishing on undergraduate students' reading speed and comprehension. Research on text variables, graphic design, instructional text design, and computer screen design is discussed, and further studies are suggested. (22 references) (LRW)

Citation

Knupfer, N.N. & McIsaac, M.S. (1989). Desktop Publishing: The Effects of Computerized Formats on Reading Speed and Comprehension. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 22(2), 127. Retrieved August 8, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/170541/.

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Keywords

• Analysis of Variance
• Desktop Publishing
• Display Systems
• higher education
• Material Development
• Pretests Posttests
• reading comprehension
• Reading Rate
• Research Needs
• Text Structure
• undergraduate students