McKNIGHT, Cliff: Hypertext in Context

Chapter 5 - Creating Hypertext

 
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CHAPTER 5

 

Introduction

   

Conversion of Text to Hypertext

  Pros and Cons
  Text Access Frequencies
  Electronic Versions
  Nature of the Transformation
  Text Mark-Up
   

Creation of Original Hypertexts

   

Characteristics of Extended Prose Arguments

   

Hypertext Networks or 'Web of Facts'

 

Knowledge Structures and Theories of Memory

  Associationism
  Figure 11: Simple Associative Net for the Concept 'bitter'
  Figure 12: Semantic Network for a Simple Historical Episode
   

Fallacy of Simple Networks as 'Ideal' Representations of Knowledge

   

From Chaos to Order, From Order to Understanding?

 

Figure 13: The Stages in the Production of Conventional 'Linear' Text

 

Exploration

  Organisation
  Writing
  Tools Used
   

Conclusion

   
   

References

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