Network hypertext is a type of hypertext that connects information using a wide range of criteria for links, such as cause-effect, category-example, item-definition, linear, and hierarchical connections. Unlike strictly hierarchical hypertext, network hypertext offers a more flexible and multidimensional way of navigating through information, allowing users to explore connections and relationships in a more nuanced way. As a result, network hypertext typically has more links in total and a greater variety of link types, providing a more comprehensive and interconnected presentation of information.

Network Hypertext Knowledge Structure

Hierarchical hypertext is a type of hypertext that connects information through subordinate-superordinate relationships between concepts. Unlike network hypertext, which can have numerous types of links, hierarchical hypertext typically contains fewer links, limited only to hierarchical connections. This results in a more streamlined and structured navigation experience, allowing users to quickly access and understand the relationships between concepts within the hierarchy.

Hierarchical Hypertext Knowledge Structure

Linear hypertext is a type of hypertext that presents information in a single linear path, similar to the structure of a physical book. This type of hypertext typically allows users to navigate forward and backward along the path, providing a familiar and intuitive navigation experience.

Linear Hypertext Knowledge Structure

- Linear knowledge structure
- Hierarchical knowledge structure
- Network knowledge structure

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Making words or phrases as anchors, prominent in a knowledge entity to link to another knowledge entity.

Emphasizing Links Between Knowledge Entities

- Visual links from sources to destinations
- Hyperlinks between knowledge entities

Types of representation of Links between knowledge entities

Types of structure of links between knowledge entities

Types of Criteria for Linking Knowledge Entities

Online communities that organize step-guided learning content emphasize links among knowledge entities because these links expose prerequisites, learning sequences, and possible follow-up content, helping learners follow pathways toward specific learning objectives.

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