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== Headlines / Subheads == | == Headlines / Subheads == | ||
[[File:Scannability.jpg|400px|thumb|right|This image shows how breaking up large amounts to text using headlines sub heads and even a graphic can make writing more scannable.<ref>Butler </ref>]] | |||
When writing online it is a good idea to present the most important information first. When reading an outline vs a full text article; the readability is far better in an outline. The outline is easy to read and conveys all of the information the full text does just in a bulleted way. Readers can easily locate what they are looking for in an outline and when they find it, they can go to the full text for the details. Links are like the full text. Practice writing in headlines and subheads to make finding information easy, and link to other good sources to give what has been written more detail. [[Graphics|Graphics]] can also be used for a headline if there is applicable text in the graphic. | When writing online it is a good idea to present the most important information first. When reading an outline vs a full text article; the readability is far better in an outline. The outline is easy to read and conveys all of the information the full text does just in a bulleted way. Readers can easily locate what they are looking for in an outline and when they find it, they can go to the full text for the details. Links are like the full text. Practice writing in headlines and subheads to make finding information easy, and link to other good sources to give what has been written more detail. [[Graphics|Graphics]] can also be used for a headline if there is applicable text in the graphic. | ||
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#*Often the information that is presented can be summarized in a few words, this is helpful so the reader can find exactly what they are looking for. | #*Often the information that is presented can be summarized in a few words, this is helpful so the reader can find exactly what they are looking for. | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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== Fonts and Graphics == | == Fonts and Graphics == | ||
[[File:Images-2.jpg|350px|thumb|right|This image shows how to use images to break up your text. <ref>Butler </ref>]] | |||
Variations in font, size, and color can break up text just as much as headlines and subheads. All the fonts and colors should blend well together and should be consistent through out the writing. Do not use to many colors and make sure the colors you choose go with the theme of the writing. | Variations in font, size, and color can break up text just as much as headlines and subheads. All the fonts and colors should blend well together and should be consistent through out the writing. Do not use to many colors and make sure the colors you choose go with the theme of the writing. | ||
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The same applies with images, make sure the images are of a similar quality and size. Make sure all of them are applicable to the writing and only add visual interest, not distract from the writing. | The same applies with images, make sure the images are of a similar quality and size. Make sure all of them are applicable to the writing and only add visual interest, not distract from the writing. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||