Constructing and Chunking: Writing Fact Sheets for Understanding
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Extension brings research and knowledge directly to the citizens of Ohio so they can use scientifically-based information to better their lives, businesses, and communities. However, with many Ohioans struggling with literacy, writing fact sheets with technical information this is understandable can be a daunting task. Learn about writing techniques to make technical information readable and understandable for a broad audience. Constructing takes complex, technical information and creates a learning structure for the reader. Chunking helps the reader identify central concepts and build understanding. Examples will be used from OSU Extension publications to show how constructing and chunking can help reader understanding.
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Extension brings research and knowledge directly to the citizens of Ohio so they can use scientifically-based information to better their lives, businesses, and communities. However, with many Ohioans struggling with literacy, making fact sheets with technical information understandable can be a daunting task. This presentation will discuss writing techniques to make technical information readable and understandable for a broad audience. Constructing takes complex, technical information and creates a learning structure for the reader. Chunking helps the reader identify central concepts and build understanding. Examples will be used from OSU Extension publications to show how constructing and chunking can help reader understanding. The audience will have an opportunity to try constructing and chunking with some hands-on activities.
AUTHOR AFFILIATION: Cindy Folck, OSU Extension program manager, agriculture and natural resources, folck.2@osu.edu (Corresponding Author)