Information Architecture Glossary

This glossary is intended to foster development of a shared vocabulary within the new and rapidly evolving field of information architecture. It should serve as a valuable reference for anyone involved with or interested in the design of information architectures for web sites, intranets and other information systems.

Hagedorn, Kat. Argus Center (2000). Resources>Information Design>Glossary

Information Architecture Resources

A collection of online resources in information design and information architecture.

Garrett, Jesse James. JJG.net (2002). Resources>Information Design

Information Architecture, Usability, Customer Experience

A blog on the Usability, HCI, and customer experience industry by an Indian User Experience professional with a decade of providing customer centric solutions and a pragmatic approach to business problems.

Masood, Nasser. Blogspot (2006). Resources>Usability>User Experience>Blogs

Information Design Resources

A collection of links to information design resources.

STC Information Design SIG. Resources>Directories>Information Design

An Information Design Timeline

a detailed history of information design.

STC Information Design SIG. Resources>Information Design>History

Information Design: A Bibliography    

This bibliography consists of two parts, an annotated list of 17 essential works on information design chosen by members of the InfoDesign e-mail list, and a longer, unannotated, classified bibliography of additional works.

Albers, Michael J. and Beth Conney Lisberg. Technical Communication Online (2000). Resources>Bibliographies>Information Design

Information Graphics

A blog of information about information graphics.

XPLANE. Resources>Graphic Design>Technical Illustration>Blogs

Infotechwriter

Technical Communication is a broad term which includes technical writing, instructional designing, graphics, website designing or any form of communication which helps in communicating the technical information in a simpler way to the targeted user. This also includes audio tapes, video films and micro clips.

Malik, Suman Lata. Tripod.com (2007). Resources>TC>Writing>Technical Writing

Inside Indexing with RoboHelp HTML  

RoboHelp HTML, from eHelp Corporation, is a powerful software tool for creating online Help systems. Included within RoboHelp HTML is the ability to develop indexes for online Help projects.

Smith, Suzanne. STC Indexing SIG. Resources>Indexing>Software>Adobe RoboHelp

Inside Technical Illustration: The Information Portal for Technical Illustration

The Information Portal for Technical Illustration provides free information on graphics formats, illustration tips and tricks, and a gallery, in 5 languages.

ITEDO Software (2001). Resources>Graphic Design>Technical Illustration

Instructional Design Bibliography

Assembled with the advice of instructional designers from several universities, this bibliography provides citations to classics in instructional design along with recent articles tracking current trends.

University of North Carolina. Resources>Directories>Instructional Design

Instructional Design Models

Models, like myths and metaphors, help us to make sense of our world. Whether it is derived from whim or from serious research, a model offers its user a means of comprehending an otherwise incomprehensible problem. An instructional design model gives structure and meaning to an I.D. problem, enabling the would-be designer to negotiate her design task with a semblance of conscious understanding. Models help us to visualize the problem, to break it down into discrete, manageable units. The value of a specific model is determined within the context of use. Like any other instrument, a model assumes a specific intention of its user. A model should be judged by how it mediates the designer's intention, how well it can share a work load, and how effectively it shifts focus away from itself toward the object of the design activity. Models, like other tools, shape the consciousness of those who use them. The tool molds the wielder who molds the tool, ad infinitum. Our models frame the reality we impose on the world and the experience that is forged out of their use brings us to higher levels of understanding about the design problem, but only within the framework of the specific models we adopt.

Ryder, Martin. University of Colorado at Denver. Resources>Education>Instructional Design

Instructional-Design Theories

Instructional theory describes a variety of methods of instruction (different ways of facilitating human learning and development) and when to use--and not use--each of those methods.

Reigeluth, Charles M. Indiana University (1999). Resources>Education>Instructional Design

Instructions to Authors in the Health Sciences

These pages contain links to Web sites which provide instructions to authors for over 3,500 journals in the health and life sciences. All links are to 'primary sources,' that is to publishers or organizations with editorial responsibilities for the titles.

Medical College of Ohio. Resources>Scientific Communication>Biomedical

Instructor Guide for Rules for Writers  

A resource guide for instructors who use Diana Hacker's Rules for Writers.

Hacker, Diana. Bedford-St. Martin's. Resources>Education>Writing>Technical Writing

Instructor's Guide for A Writer's Reference  

A resource guide for instructors who use Diana Hacker's A Writer's Reference.

Bedford-St. Martin's. Resources>Education>Writing>Technical Writing

Instructor's Guide for The Bedford Handbook  

An electronic edition of the best-selling handbook by Diana Hacker, The Electronic Bedford Handbook 6.0 combines the comprehensive coverage and class-tested reference features of the text with the cutting-edge convenience of an e-book, resulting in an interactive e-handbook that serves both as a guide to research and writing and as a reference for the electronic age.

Hacker, Diana. Bedford-St. Martin's. Resources>Education>TC>Technical Writing

INTECOM Code of Good Practice

Assuming that not everybody knows the INTECOM Code of Good Practice, we use this opportunity to publish it in this and following issues of TC-FORUM.

TC-FORUM (2000). Resources>TC>Professionalism

Intellectual Property Crash Courses

Over 250 in-depth articles on intellectual property law, including crash courses, FAQs and articles on specific topics, as well as explanations of technology from the law's perspective.

Engelfriet, Arnoud. Ius Mentis (2005). Resources>Intellectual Property>Education

An Intellectual Property Law Primer for Multimedia and Web Developers

An understanding of legal issues is essential to success in the multimedia industry.

Brinson, J. Dianne and Mark F. Radcliffe. Electronic Frontier Foundation (1996). Resources>Intellectual Property

Interaction Design

Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction is an explanation of the design of the current and next generation interactive technologies, such as the web, mobiles, wearables. These exciting new technologies bring additional challenges for designers and developers - challenges that require careful thought and a disciplined approach. Written for both students and practitioners from a broad range of backgrounds, this book addresses these challenges using a practical and refreshing approach. The text covers a wide range of issues, topics and paradigms that go beyond the traditional human-computer interaction (HCI).

Perlman, Gary. Interaction Design (2002). Resources>User Interface>Interaction Design>User Experience

Interaction Design Association Resource Library

The IxDA Resource Library is an annotated collection of content on all aspects of interaction design.

Interaction Design Association. Resources>User Interface>Interaction Design

Interaction-Design.org

A free, open-content, peer-reviewed Encyclopedia covering terms from the disciplines of Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, Human Factors, Usability, Information Architecture, and related fields.

Interaction-Design.org. Resources>Directories>Interaction Design