Hierarchical search support for hypertext on-line documentation

Girill, T. R.; Luk, C.H.

doi:10.1016/0020-7373(92)90097-5

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“…Several researchers [25,24,26] report that users of hypertext documents feel 'lost' and have difficulty gaining an overview of the material being read and how this material is interrelated [27]. Likewise, users of wiki-systems may also experience a lack of structure when navigating and finding relevant information [28].…”

Section: Hypertext Documentation and Its Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

How organisation of architecture documentation affects architectural knowledge retrieval

Graaf¹,

Liang

Tang

et al. 2016

Science of Computer Programming

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A common approach to software architecture documentation in industry projects is the use of file-based documents. This approach offers a single-dimensional arrangement of the architectural knowledge. Knowledge retrieval from file-based architecture documentation is efficient if the organisation of knowledge supports the needs of the readers; otherwise it can be difficult. In this paper, we compare the organisation and retrieval of architectural knowledge in a file-based documentation approach and an ontologybased documentation approach. The ontology-based approach offers a multi-dimensional organisation of architectural knowledge by means of a software ontology and semantic wiki, whereas file-based documentation typically uses hierarchical organisation by directory structure and table of content. We conducted case studies in two companies to study the efficiency and effectiveness of retrieving architectural knowledge from the different organisations of knowledge. We found that the use of better knowledge organisation correlates with the efficiency and effectiveness of AK retrieval. Professionals who used the knowledge organisation found this beneficial.

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Section: Hypertext Documentation and Its Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

How organisation of architecture documentation affects architectural knowledge retrieval

Graaf¹,

Liang

Tang

et al. 2016

Science of Computer Programming

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“…Three broad types of design decisions have to be considered when developing a particular hypertext application: issues regarding content (the raw material), structure (relations between parts of the material), and means of navigation (types of access). These issues have been studied using a variety of question answering tasks (Edwards and Hardman, 1989;Girill and Luk, 1992;Mc-Knight, Dillon, and Richardson, 1990;Mohageg, 1992;Wright and Lickorish, 1990). However, substantial effort has to be put into rendering an information system efficient for a specific task to be carried out, and more importantly, for achieving its associated goals.…”

Section: Hypertext Development and Design Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The design and evaluation of hypertext structures for supporting design problem solving

Vries

Jong

1999

Instr Sci

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Computer-based complex information systems are used increasingly more often, for a growing variety of purposes, in both educational and professional contexts. Since the effectiveness of information systems will largely depend on the particular purpose and the particular task context at hand, at least part of our research efforts should be directed at studying specific application areas. This paper reports a study on the use of hypertext information systems during architectural-design problem solving. Theoretical notions on design problem solving, such as distinguishing between a problem-structuring and a problem-solving phase, provide us with expectations about the changing informational needs during the design process. Specific information structures are proposed, incorporating design principles from learning research, to accommodate these informational needs. Results of an empirical study indeed showed interactions between design phase and information structure when separately inspecting the outcomes for problem structuring and problem solving. Educational implications include the use of a combination of hierarchical decomposition and cross-referencing for certain instructional goals, such as teaching complexity and abstraction.

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“…Another concern over expanding the role of the computer in the curriculum centers upon the level of students' computer literacy and their expectations concerning the efficacy of the computer in instruction. The effects of low computer literacy and negative experiences or expectations concerning computer-assisted instruction (CAI) can be effectively addressed by focusing on three critical design areas: (1) the design of the graphical user interface; 28,29 (2) the structure of the multimedia documents; [30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40] and (3) the types of navigation, browsing, and search tools used in the programs. [41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50] Despite its emergent status and the difficulties associated with creating CAI materials for communication skills instruction, multimedia materials appear to hold great promise.…”

Section: Computer Literacy Of New Engineersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Enhancing Engineering Students' Communication Skills Through Multimedia Instruction

Vest

Palmquist

Zimmerman

1995

J of Engineering Edu

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After discussing the communication requirements in the engineering work place and what universities have done to prepare students for this environement, this article describes a project aimed at developing multimedia, interactive courseware for use by engineering students and faculty. This courseware is being designed to maximize student exposure to pragmatic communication processes and problem‐solving without requiring engineering faculty to diminish the technical content of their courses. The article discusses design criteria, implementation issues, evaluation processes, and the time table for project completion.

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Hierarchical search support for hypertext on-line documentation

Cited by 14 publications

References 16 publications

How organisation of architecture documentation affects architectural knowledge retrieval

How organisation of architecture documentation affects architectural knowledge retrieval

The design and evaluation of hypertext structures for supporting design problem solving

Enhancing Engineering Students' Communication Skills Through Multimedia Instruction

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