This text summarizes, in the form of basic principles, a small part of
the vast literature on the subject of human-computer interaction (HCI). Its focus is on those principles of interface design that the authors of instructional computer-based texts are most likely to find useful. The principles apply equally to materials written for presentation, classroom use, or display on the Wold-Wide Web.
The principles are presented in three sections, according to their source:
Psychological Principles
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from psychological studies
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Graphic Design Principles
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from art and design sources
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Evaluation Principles
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from educational studies
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