Basics of document and graphics use in technical writing. Based on Technical Communication Strategies for Today by Richard Johnson-Sheehan

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Designing
Documents &
Using Graphics

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Five Principles of
Design
Balance
Alignment
Grouping
Consistency
Contrast

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Balance: Use Grids to Design Page Layouts

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Alignment: Use Vertical Alignment

5. zGroupings: Use Rules & Borders to Group Information

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Consistency: Headers & Footers, Headings, Fonts, & Lists

7. zContrast: Use Color to Contrast & Increase Accessibilty

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Cross-Cultural Design: Meanings of Colors

9. z A graphic should tell a simple story

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A graphic should reinforce the written text

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A graphic
should be
ethical

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A graphic should be labeled and placed properly

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Choosing the Appropriate Graphic

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Use cross-cultural and/or international symbols

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Technical Communication Strategies for Today
By Richard Johnson-Sheehan
Chapter 13:
Designing
Documents and
Interfaces
Chapter 14:
Creating and Using
Graphics