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Hartley, James – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 2000
Lists some of the major typographic variables involved in structured abstracts (containing sub-headings). Illustrates how typography can affect clarity by presenting seven examples that illustrate the effects of these typographic variables in practice. Concludes with a final example of an effective approach. (SR)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Higher Education, Reading Comprehension, Technical Writing

Crew, Louie – Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 1992
Shows how students majoring in technical writing can use the professional vocabularies of their own disciplines (engineering, business, and computer science) to explain literature and gain fresh insights into how writers write. (SR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Literature Appreciation, Technical Writing