University of Rochester
Human-Machine Interaction BCS 228
Logical Design for Human/Computer Interaction in Web-based Applications

Class assignment for March 19, 2002:

Read on university reserve:

Krug, S. and Black, R. Don't Make Me Think: Common Sense Approach to Web Usability. Indianapolis, IN: Que, 2000. Chapters 1-6.

Read these online articles:

Nielsen, J. How Users Read on the Web. Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox, October 1, 1997.

Tognazzini, B. Silo Design for Web Transactions. Ask Tog, July 27, 1998.

Shedroff, N. Elements of experience design. New Riders, 2001.

Find answers to these questions:
(Try Alertbox: Current issues in web design or Usable Web to start.)

1. Is it a good idea to use a "Reset" button for a form?

2. What is "mystery meat navigation"?

3. What are three techniques of web design that accommodate visually impaired browsers and don't compromise usability (maybe even improve it) for others?