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Technical Communication in Web Design
In a study regarding good practices in technical communication, the authors explore the aspects of good technical communication. They outline their method of measurement called the communication coefficient, which is a number representing the effectiveness in the communication of complex technical ideas. They specifically state three philosophies that they believe lead to good technical communication:


 * 1) Philosophy 1: The way that we communicate affects how others perceive our work. They perceive our work as more valid and useful when we communicate it well and less so when we communicate it poorly.
 * 2) Philosophy 2: Individuals judge communication quality based on a host of personal factors, including their experiences, preferences, technical background, linguistic background, and membership in professional groups.
 * 3) Philosophy 3: Communication matters during all interpersonal interactions, to varying degrees.

The authors do not give clear indication of specific application, however they give a clear and concise framework for effective technical communication.

In an additional study regarding privacy policies, the authors present an alternative to the privacy agreement. They propose a more visual, user based approach as opposed to the classic long worded privacy agreements. Such an approach involves “privacy ratings” that pertain to categories and are clearly hierarchically represented. Such a representation makes it clear what information is being shared and how secure a website is in a more user friendly manner. Their results show a generally positive response from their sample group and outline the usefulness of such a structure in website design.