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Wang, Kelu – English Language Teaching, 2013
Multimodal texts that combine words and images produce meaning in a different way from monomodal texts that rely on words. They differ not only in representing the subject matter, but also constructing relationships between text producers and text receivers. This article uses two multimodal texts and one monomodal written text as samples, which…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Printed Materials, Visual Aids, Wildlife
Snyder, Anne Elizabeth – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The ability to comprehend expository text is vital for academic and professional success; however, many students struggle with this genre. While it has been found that text structure-based graphic organizers (GOs) may assist older students in comprehending expository text, it is uncertain whether this type of scaffold is effective for…
Descriptors: Familiarity, Instructional Materials, Statistical Analysis, Control Groups
Tetlan, W. Lou – ProQuest LLC, 2009
This study examined whether the design of textbook material affects comprehension and memory of textbook material under certain cognitive conditions for proficient and remedial readers. Using quantitative and qualitative research methods, format was found to significantly affect comprehension and memory. Proficient Male scored significantly…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Textbook Content, Technical Institutes, Textbooks