I was pretty familiar with how to buy a book but not at all with google scholar so that flow chart was a big more of a struggle. However, the first chart took so many trial and error sketchs. I was trying to make it as easy as possible for someone who knew nothing about ordering a book online. My drawn chart looked unorganized, and sloppy. So I decided to do it on the computer to make it neater. After a few sketches and going through the flow chart to make sure it worked, I finally completed my final copy on the computer.
Next, I started working on the google scholar one. I first made my self somewhat familiar with the tool then began to do the chart. This one was easier because I had dont so many trial and errors with the first flow chart that I knew the basic format that looked the neatest and worked best when it came time to do this one. I don't think this chart is 100% perfect but as I become more familiar with the google scholar tool I will be able to make a better flow chart.
This project really showed me that flow charts need to look organized or they will not work in decreasing the cognitive load. All of the boxes and lines need to be the same size and in line with one another, and this actually does help the viewed get to where they need to be faster.
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