Notes on Hierarchy - Massimo Curatella

Hieararchy:
- is a way to organize information
  - useful when relationships between items of different depth levels is clear and straightforward
  - which can be easily divided in chunks
- has different depth levels
  - the deeper you go the higher the detail
- summarizes complex concepts
  - if well done, allows to understand the essence of a text by reading only the higher level
  - when created, forces the author to systematize their communication
- improves thoght
  - by showing key concepts first
    - and detailed consideration below
    - with the possibility of linking to other sections
- facilitates multiple accesses to information
  - by breaking down a topic into sections
  - by providing a structured approach
  - by promoting an inventory of concepts
  - by categorizing content