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Communicating in Print: Clear-Concise-Consistent
Desktop publishing software includes programs such as Pages, Word, AppleWorks or Publisher. Making an information product with this software does not guarantee that it will be great. Study these tips to learn how to look good in print.
 * Plan your layout
 * Sketch out your layout plan showing text and images.
 * Use a well-placed headline to catch the reader’s attention.
 * Use columns to make a document more readable.
 * Use margins to create white space which causes a document to be more visually appealing.
 * Place images so they do not interrupt the flow of text.
 * Use sidebars to add variety and help emphasize important messages.
 * Working with text
 * Use well-written sentences and paragraphs.
 * Communicate clearly by reading, revising and editing your document.
 * Use text that is easy to read and use fonts consistently.
 * Visual elements
 * Use graphics that are carefully chosen to enhance the information in the pages.
 * More complicated information may be put in a table, chart, or bulleted list.
 * Content
 * Communicate ideas clearly.
 * Use correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
 * Cite all requires sources appropriately for text and images.

Sources: iWork: Pages Support http://www.apple.com/support/pages/ Parker, Roger C.. Looking Good In Print. Sixth Edition. Scottsdale, AZ: Paraglyph Press, Inc., 2006.