2.1 Information styles

Question 1

Text

Answer 1

A written or typed format of information. It provides detailed summaries and explanations and can be written in different languages but large amounts can be difficult and time consuming to read.

Question 2

Text (advantages + disadvantages)

Answer 2

Advantages:
- Text provides details summaries and explanations.
- The format of text can be changed to suit its purpose.
- Text can be written in different languages so that all literate people can understand.
Disadvantages:
- Large amounts of text can be difficult and time consuming to read.
- It is generally less engaging than most other methods.
- Text may include spelling errors or be factually incorrect.

Question 3

Graphics

Answer 3

A visual form of information that can be understood by people all over the world and is an engaging a method of presenting information. E.g., logos, photographs, and diagrams.

Question 4

Graphics (advantages + disadvantages)

Answer 4

Advantages:
- Graphics are multilingual. Companies like IKEA will use the same graphics globally.
- Graphics can present an idea or message immediately and can use associations.
- Graphics are a more engaging message of presenting information than text.
Disadvantages:
- Images may take longer to load over a data restricted network.

Question 5

Video

Answer 5

Videos of visual formats of information, often with audio. E.g youtube video, Screen Capture,

Question 6

Video (advantage+disadvantages)

Answer 6

Advantages:
- More engaging and easier to follow than reading large amounts of text.
- Videos can be used to convey a message in a short space of time.
- Audio can be added to videos such as music for engagement or narration to explain a process.
Disadvantages:
- Videos usually take up a relatively large amount of storage space, longer videos may take time to upload/ download/ transfer longer network.
- Videos take a long time to create including filming, editing and narration.

Question 7

Animated Graphics

Answer 7

Animated graphics or images with multiple frames, such as an animation of the heart showing individual steps the user can pause and step through in their own time

Question 8

Animated graphics (advantages+disadvantages)

Answer 8

Animated graphics or images with multiple frames, such as an animation of the heart showing individual steps the user can pause and step through in their own time