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===='''Multimodality''' ====
===='''Multimodality''' ====
While responsive design focuses on the system or interface response to user inputs, multimodality refers to integrating multiple modes of communication to evaluate how effective communication can be in the digital age.<ref>Lucas, Gerald (2023). [[grl:CompFAQ/Digital_Writing/Multimodal_Approach|"Multimodal Approaches in Technical Writing"]]. grlucas.net. MediaWiki. Retrieved 2023-11-29. </ref>
While responsive design focuses on the system or interface response to user inputs, multimodality refers to integrating multiple modes of communication to evaluate how effective communication can be in the digital age. {{sfn|Lucas|2023|p=}}


There are essential elements to multimodality that improve the UX experience for readers in digital documents:
There are essential elements to multimodality that improve the UX experience for readers in digital documents:
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* <u>Engagement</u>: Combining static information with visuals such as images, videos, or interactive modules, can create a more engaging experience for readers in the digital age.  
* <u>Engagement</u>: Combining static information with visuals such as images, videos, or interactive modules, can create a more engaging experience for readers in the digital age.  
* <u>Clarity and Comprehension</u>: Jargon heavy text and complex ideas are able to be showcased in charts, diagrams, and infographics that are easily able to clarify concepts better than text.  
* <u>Clarity and Comprehension</u>: Jargon heavy text and complex ideas are able to be showcased in charts, diagrams, and infographics that are easily able to clarify concepts better than text.  
* <u>Persuasion</u>: Combining the elements listed above may allow for the creators to influence their audience.  
* <u>Persuasion</u>: Combining the elements listed above may allow for the creators to influence their audience.


===='''Usability'''====
===='''Usability'''====
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