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Information Analysis and Repackaging

Notes
Figure 1.1

Recall
characteristics
of a rhombus

Is figure a Yes
polygon?

No Is figure a Yes
parallelogram?

Are figure’s Yes
sides
equilateral?

Are figure’s
angles oblique?
Yes

Figure is not a Figure is a
rhombus rhombus

Smith, P.L. & Ragan, T. J. Instructional Design. 2nd edition. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Merrill.

1.4.1 Differences

Packaging of information is a physical recording, arrangement and presentation of information on a
given medium and in a given form.
Repackaging of information is rearrangement of physical media in which information has been
presented, which is tailored to the requirements of a specific clientele.

1.4.2 Aim

In other words, repackaging of information refers to the presentation of information in more
understandable, readable, acceptable and usable forms.
The aim of repackaging is to enhance the acceptance and use of information products and the
assimilation and recall of their contents.

1.4.3 Functions

The functions served by repackaging of information are:
(1) As a saving tool.
(2) As a systematic and selective sorter of useful information.
(3) As a means for more extensive information transmission and delivery.

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