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    The effects of multiple column online text on reading speed, reading comprehension, and satisfaction

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    2005-05
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    Baker, Ryan
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    This study examined the effects of the number of columns and type of justification on reading speed, reading comprehension, and satisfaction for online text. Sixty-six participants read a single narrative passage of approximately 2200 words presented in one of six conditions: one, two, or three columns and full- or left-justification. Results from this study found that reading speeds for the two-column full-justified condition and one-column left-justified condition were fastest overall. Fast readers performed best under the two-column full-justified condition, and slow readers performed best under the one-column left-justified condition. No significant differences were found for overall satisfaction or comprehension. Further studies are needed to examine the importance of individual difference in reading ability on online reading performance.
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    Thesis (Ph.D.)--Wichita State University, Dept. of Psychology
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10057/500
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