Further Research on Heading in Text

Abstract

This research presents the results of two experiments designed to complement the seven experiments reported earlier (The effects of heading in text). The present experiment examined the effects of different kinds of heading in different positions. The results indicated that headings aided recall, search and retrieval, but the kind and the position of the heading had no significant effect. A further three replication studies were then carried out, utilizing a different text, and a different population of readers. Headings were found to aid search and retrieval but not recall in these studies. Finally two more experiments are described which examined the effects of type o heading with lessable respondents. These experiments utilized both texts with the older age groups. There were no significant interactions between the kind of heading and the ability of the participants in either experiment.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 28, 1989
Accession Number
ADA221511

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  • James Hartley
  • Mark Trueman

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  • University of Keele

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