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1. Reading - From Words to Multiple Texts

   Edited by Anne Britt, Susan Goldman, Jean-Francois Rouet

   Increasing the mastery of reading and text literacy in the general population is one of the most important challenges faced by both developed and developing societies. Providing a new reference for researchers and practitioners involved in this domain, this book brings together empirical research...

   Published November 13th 2012 by Routledge
2. The Skills of Document Use

   From Text Comprehension to Web-Based Learning

   By Jean-Francois Rouet

   The Skills of Document Use: From Text Comprehension to Web-Based Learning examines functional literacy from a psychological standpoint. It offers a comprehensive discussion of the cognitive skills involved in reading, comprehending, and making use of complex documents. Understanding such skills is...

   Published June 27th 2012 by Routledge
3. Hypertext and Cognition

   Edited by Jean-Francois Rouet, Jarmo J. Levonen, Andrew Dillon, Rand J. Spiro, Jarmo J. Levonen

   The recent evolution of western societies has been characterized by an increasing emphasis on information and communication. As the amount of available information increases, however, the user -- worker, student, citizen -- faces a new problem: selecting and accessing relevant information. More...

   Published March 31st 1996 by Routledge