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What is natural order?

An order that can be defined systematically.

What is the L-A-T-C-H method?

A framework for organizing information.

What does L stand for in L-A-T-C-H?

Location: Organizing info by physical or geographical areas, like maps.

What does A stand for in L-A-T-C-H?

Alphabet: Organizing info in alphabetical order, like A-Z lists.

What does T stand for in L-A-T-C-H?

Time: Organizing info chronologically or by dates, like timelines.

What does C stand for in L-A-T-C-H?

Category: Organizing info by grouping similar items, like themes or tasks.

What does H stand for in L-A-T-C-H?

Hierarchy: Organizing info in a ranked structure from broad to specific.

What are the 2 types of classifications?

1. Faceted classification: multiple independent categories. 2. Social classifications: user-generated tags.

What are the characteristics of Formal KOS?

Formal categories, small corpus, coordinated and expert users.

What are the characteristics of Informal KOS?

No formal categories, large corpus, uncoordinated and amateur users.

What are cognitive costs in tagging?

The mental effort needed to choose appropriate tags, which can cause confusion.

What are incentives for crowd tagging?

1. Attract attention to content. 2. Help users find content later.

What does capturing different perspectives mean?

Gathering diverse viewpoints from users to improve information organization.

What is the purpose of navigation?

Helps people find where they want to go.

What are the questions to create good navigation?

1. Where am I? 2. Where did I come from? 3. What can I do here? 4. Where can I go?

What are the characteristics of good navigation?

Shows current location, uses clear labels, allows access from anywhere.

What are the 6 types of navigation?

1. Global. 2. Local. 3. Contextual. 4. Supplemental. 5. Breadcrumbs. 6. Process.

What is labeling in navigation?

Giving clear names or tags to help users understand and find information.

What should a search interface provide?

Clear feedback, minimize memory load, and reduce errors.

What are the pros and cons of search vs. hierarchy navigation?

Search: Pros - speed, flexibility; Cons - user initiative needed. Hierarchy: Pros - structure, consistency; Cons - may require more clicks.

What are the 3 guidelines for a search interface?

1. Exact Organization: for specific items. 2. Ambiguous Organization: for browsing. 3. Hierarchical Structure: common for many sites.