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Reading digital media differs from reading traditional print media in a number of ways. One of the most apparent ways is that readers of digital media must read their text from computer screens. <ref>Jakob Nielsen<ref> explains, "Reading from computer screens is tiring for the eyes and about 25 percent slower than reading from paper." | |||
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Revision as of 10:51, 4 April 2013
What is Scan-ability?
Definition
Scan-ability is the tendency of online readers to scan digital content before they choose to read it. By understanding scan-ability and utilizing specific concepts in blog writing, writers of digital media can increase their readers' ability to understand digital content.
Difference between digital media and physical media
Reading digital media differs from reading traditional print media in a number of ways. One of the most apparent ways is that readers of digital media must read their text from computer screens. <ref>Jakob Nielsen<ref> explains, "Reading from computer screens is tiring for the eyes and about 25 percent slower than reading from paper."