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12.3: Associational or nonlinear structures
20.2: "Chunking" in hypertext

How New is Hypertext Thinking?
Article by Marilynne Rudick and Leslie O'Flahavan suggests that hypertext thinking has actually been around a long time, but technology, particularly the Web, has given associative thinkers, techies among them, a tool that allows them to express ideas in a way that is natural for them.
Traditional Logic vs. Fuzzy Thinking
A short article by Julia L. Keefer looks at the rapid advancement of ‘fuzzy logic’ in economics, mathematics, and the sciences. For those comforted by the idea that technical writing is “just the facts and nothing but the facts,” a more unsettling view is presented.
Elegant Hack: Information Architecture, Usability and Interaction Design Issues, Plus the Odd Thought
In the late 90s, hypertext theory morphed into something called Information Architecture. Do they even still resemble each other? The question is up for debate. This site explores user experience design and information architecture on the Web. Includes articles on IA, IA organizations, and case studies.
Storyspace: Documenting Governmental Procedures on the Web
Hypertext theory and nonlinear navigation still provides the background to most interactive design. Eastgate Systems was one of the earliest champions of hypertext, before the Web existed. This case study explores its further viability.
Argus Center for Information Architecture
A database of information architecture resources sponsored by Argus Associates, an IA consulting firm. Includes expert picks and a bi-weekly newsletter.
Training & Development Community Center
For many, it is one step from technical writing of manuals and instructions to actually providing technical instruction in training sessions. The Training & Development Community Center covers instructional design and multimedia as well as human resources career information.
Experience Design Resources
Nathan Shedroff's creatively designed and in-depth resource site on interface design, information design, interactive design, multimedia, and visual design.

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