mil (module 10)

• Text information

  can be writer in script using the Roman alphabet or a

  different script that is appropriate to the language of the reader.
• Author 


  Someone who writes books, stories or articles on different kinds of topics. Usually writes stories or articles that are lengthy, like a novel.
• Writer


  is a more associated with writing literary works like poems

  and short stories. Usually, it is a person who writes stories or articles

  as an occupation, like a journalist, blogger or screenwriter.
• Contributor 


  Like a writer, this type of creator spends time writing articles

  about topics that are of particular interest. Can only submit

  articles depending on the theme or space available.
• Columnist 


  someone who writes and shares his opinion, insights, and

  commentaries about social or political issues. In a newspaper or a magazine,

  articles written by columnists appear on a regular basis. Even though

  columnists are free to express their opinion, they must abide by the

  professional code of ethics for journalists. This means that columnists

  should avoid using and making biased and derogatory remarks.
• Blogger 


  is someone who writes personal opinions on topics or

  issues that interest them. Their work can be seen and read in online

  journals or websites.
• Editor 


  someone who coordinates with the author or writer in planning,

  reviewing, and revising content for publication.
• Publisher 


  someone who is responsible for preparing, acquiring, and

  managing a publication.
• Fiction


  This refers to stories that are products of the writer’s imagination.

  Fairy tales, mythologies, and legends are examples of fiction texts.
• Nonfiction


  it is based on

  facts and reality.
• How Text information is Produced
• Text information is produced through the following steps:

  1. Select a topic or an issue.
  2. Do a thorough gathering of information about the topic
  3. Constructs an outline of the topic
  4. Goes back to the draft and develops it into full texts
  5. turns in the article to the editor or publisher
• Assessing and Evaluating Text Information
• Accuracy and Factuality 


  Text information should be precise and must be

  based on facts. It should be thoroughly researched and the data should be

  based on valid findings.
• Objectivity 


  Text information should not contain any biases, prejudice, or

  discrimination
• Language Appropriateness 


  he level and kind of language should be

  appropriate for the target audience or readers.
• Curriculum Alignment 


  he level and kind of language should be

  appropriate for the target audience or readers.
• Style and Format 


  Most books are based on the Chicago Manual of Style

  (CMOS) when it comes to all editorial concerns like capitalization,

  punctuation, and citation.
• Types of Typefaces
• Serif 


  One common form of a typeface is called serif. It pertains to a short line at the top or bottom of some styles of printed letters. This kind of typeface entails familiarity and readability in large amounts of texts. Some publications such as books, newspapers, magazines, and researches normally use serif typeface for the body of the text. Serif fonts are also used to achieve a classic and elegant look in

  publications.
• Sans Serif 


  This typeface conveys a clean and minimalist look to the text.
• Sans Serif


  A typeface which does not contain serif in the letters
• Sans Serif


  • Conveys a clean and minimalist look to the text
  • Used to express clear and straightforward meaning of the text, in road signages, building directories, and nutrition facts in food packaging
  • Mainly used in designing web pages to achieve a modern style look
• Sans Serif fonts


  • Arial
  • Helvetica
  • Tahoma
  • Verdana
  • Calibri
• Slab Serif


  A heavy and solid look to the text
• Slab Serif typeface


  • Rockwell
  • Playbill
  • Blackoak
• Script


  The brush-like strokes of the script typeface draws people's attention to it
• The reason why the script typeface must be used sparingly must be given
• Most formal events such as weddings or evening charity balls use the script typeface
• Script fonts


  • Edwardian
  • Vladimir
  • Kunstler
• Decorative/Display typeface


  Artistic and eye-catching, can show a wide variety of emotions or cater to various themes
• Decorative/Display fonts


  • Chiller
  • Jokerman
  • Curlz MT
• Emphasis


  • Pertains to the force or intensity of expression which contributes to the importance or vivid impression to something
  • Can be achieved by enlarging text, making it bold or italicized, darkening or lightening, or underlining
• Appropriateness


  • Refers to how suitable or appropriate the text is for the target audience, intention or purpose, or event
  • The selection criteria (tone, style, purpose, clarity) should be followed in the creation of text-based content
  • The discussion of font characteristics must be considered when choosing the typefaces to be used
  • Large bodies of text must use fonts which are readable and clear
• Proximity


  • Refers to the distance of text elements from each other
  • Things that are closely related should be brought together, otherwise text elements should be placed far from each other
  • The placements of the main title and subtitle are usually close to each other
• Alignment

  Proper positioning or state of adjustment of parts in relation to each other
• Text positioning on a page

  • Left
  • Right
  • Center
  • Justified
• Organization

  The act or process of organizing various elements of text in a page. Although elements of text are sorted away from each other (based on the principle of proximity), the organization sees to it that somehow, they are still connected with the rest of the elements in the page.
• Repetition

  The unity of the entire design and consistency of elements are the concerns of repetition. The repetition of some typefaces within the page are encouraged. However, when various typefaces are used on a page, it might result in distraction and failure to communicate the content of the text.
• Contrast

  The degree of difference between things having similar or comparable natures (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Visual interest in text elements is generated by contrast. Contrast can be achieved when we combine the following elements like: large fonts with small fonts, serif and sans serif, thin and thick elements, and warm and cool colors.