Asynchronous design/evaluation methods for hypertext technology development

ABSTRACT

A process model used in the design and evaluation of hypertext systems is discussed. The model includes asynchronous processes of task analysis, document analysis, literature survey and systems evaluation, interpretation of data, designing and building systems, and collecting data. For each process, experiences with NaviText™ SAM, a hypertext interface to a reference source, are discussed. A variety of new methods for evaluation of experimental systems are presented along with several empirical results.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
        D.2.10 Design**
            Subjects: Methodologies**

  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL

General Terms:
Design