Design guidelines for online information content
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| Complete | Topics should be covered in as much detail as possible |
(2)Provide a personal folder to allow users to save their own notes, media and links | |
(3)Provide topic summaries with further detail included in a link or collapsible section | |
(4)Include a range of topics that interest your target audience | |
(5)Include a mix of personal stories and expert opinions | |
| Relevance | Localise information for different regions |
(2)Highlight key points from articles and personal stories | |
| Currency | Information should be reviewed and updated regularly |
(2)Clearly state the last date information was updated | |
| Use of Language | Be clear and ensure medical terms are explained |
(2)Use authoritative language; avoid the use of slang and colloquialisms | |
(3)Ensure that statistics are used appropriately and explained with a narrative | |
| Concise | Summarise facts and avoid extra detail |
(2)Provide facts and avoid emotive language | |
| Freedom from Bias | If an article is written from a particular perspective, highlight this |
(2)Be conscious of the negative perception that certain sponsors or advertisers could cause | |
| References | Clearly display references for source material |
(2)Provide references to help users who wish to do additional research on a topic |
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