Primary Research Observations Ideas

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From theoretical reading physical elements of books have come up as beneficial for learning and retaining information, I'm wanting to take these and test them practically (through observation) to develop my practical. 

Paper stock:

(1) It was easier for those who read on paper to remember what they had read (2013 study in norway). Mangen et al say that this is because paper gives spatio-temporal markers while you read. Touching paper and turning pages aids the memory, making it easier to remember where you read something.

• From this devise an observation exploring the extent of spacio-temporal markers and the physicality of turning pages.

- Have a book where pages have to be turned, one have with varied paper stock another with all the same paper, see if there's an impact on comprehension.

Layout:

(3) 'Information presented with clear and logically set out titles, subtitles, texts, illustrations and captions will not only be read more quickly and easily but the information will also be better understood and retained in the memory.' - Muller-Brockmann (2019)

• From this could have text organised into sub categories and see if this compared to having the text in one block is more beneficial.