ABSTRACT
My aim in each section is to present a particular argument, supported by references to empirical research. In addition, I hope that these references will allow interested readers to follow up the issues raised more widely, should they wish. Regrettably I have decided that there is no one clear theoretical perspective that I could take in writing this chapter so, accordingly, none is offered. However, references to particular paradigms in text design aremadewhere it seems appropriate.One important aspect of instructional and informational text design omitted in this chapter is that of the design and positioning of elements such as tables, diagrams, graphs, and figures. These issues are discussed in other chapters.
