title: A comparison of the eye movement patterns used for comprehension and scanning reading techniques

authors: Lindsey, Kerrianne Marion

subjects: eye movement

abstract: Two techniques that can be used when reading are scanning the text for particular information and reading for full comprehension. These two reading techniques may be achieved using different eye movements. This thesis explores the use of various eye movement measures for the purpose of comparing reading comprehension and scanning techniques. Eye tracking technology is used to detect the eye movements of readers while they read a section of text requiring them to scan the text for information or read for comprehension. Eye movement measures proved to be successful in differentiating between reading techniques. The eye movements involved in reading for comprehension were found to be different from the eye movements involved in scanning the text for information, as demonstrated by the differences in multiple eye movement measures between the two reading conditions. 
Notably large differences between the eye movements made by readers under the 
same reading conditions highlighted the highly variable and individual-specific nature of reading behaviour. The findings relating to the eye movements that are used for different reading techniques may be beneficial for people who seek to improve their reading skills. Eye movements could possibly become a useful part of reading instruction. These results may also be used as norms against which the eye movements of those with abnormal reading patterns could be compared for the purpose of diagnosis of reading difficulties.

text: A comparison of the eye movement patterns used for comprehension and scanning reading techniques Two techniques that can be used when reading are scanning the text for particular information and reading for full comprehension. These two reading techniques may be achieved using different eye movements. This thesis explores the use of various eye movement measures for the purpose of comparing reading comprehension and scanning techniques. Eye tracking technology is used to detect the eye movements of readers while they read a section of text requiring them to scan the text for information or read for comprehension. Eye movement measures proved to be successful in differentiating between reading techniques. The eye movements involved in reading for comprehension were found to be different from the eye movements involved in scanning the text for information, as demonstrated by the differences in multiple eye movement measures between the two reading conditions. 
Notably large differences between the eye movements made by readers under the 
same reading conditions highlighted the highly variable and individual-specific nature of reading behaviour. The findings relating to the eye movements that are used for different reading techniques may be beneficial for people who seek to improve their reading skills. Eye movements could possibly become a useful part of reading instruction. These results may also be used as norms against which the eye movements of those with abnormal reading patterns could be compared for the purpose of diagnosis of reading difficulties.

year: 2019

title: Drawing diagrams in TEX documents

authors: Rogers, Bill

abstract: The typesetting language TEX [Knuth (1984)] is now available on a range of computers from mainframes to micros. It has an unequalled ability to typeset mathematical text, with its many formatting features and fonts. TEX has facilities for drawing diagrams using the packages tpic and PiCTEX. This paper describes a TEX preprocessor written in Pascal which allows a programmer to embed diagrams in TEX documents. These diagrams may involve straight or curved lines and labelling text. The package is provided for people who either do not have access to tpic or PiCTEX or who prefer to program in Pascal.

text: Drawing diagrams in TEX documents The typesetting language TEX [Knuth (1984)] is now available on a range of computers from mainframes to micros. It has an unequalled ability to typeset mathematical text, with its many formatting features and fonts. TEX has facilities for drawing diagrams using the packages tpic and PiCTEX. This paper describes a TEX preprocessor written in Pascal which allows a programmer to embed diagrams in TEX documents. These diagrams may involve straight or curved lines and labelling text. The package is provided for people who either do not have access to tpic or PiCTEX or who prefer to program in Pascal.

year: 1992

title: Ati Ue: Te Aitanga a Tuoro

authors: James, Steven (Tipene) Robert

subjects: Ngati Whakaue

abstract: This thesis is based on the manuscripts of my tupuna Tuoro Akapita Pango that are held in a treasured whānau box. The manuscripts contain history and kōrero of Te Arawa written by multiple generations of the whānau Pango. Within this thesis I explore the value of inter-generational knowledge through considering what lies within these whānau manuscripts and taking the opportunity to discover more history about Ngāti Whakaue through a whānau lens. Researching these manuscripts enables reconnection of the past and the present; the reconnection between forgotten knowledge and whānau. 
Specifically, this thesis proposes a Ngāti Whakaue approach to engaging historical materials and research. It centres the voices of the people, such as the many family members involved within the process, as well as the box of writings and the many gems that hide within. Also, it asks what the manuscripts mean for the current descendants involved in the research. 
The research has been a means of reconnecting with the past to give relevance and context to the present. The objective is demonstrating the value of iwi-specific research methods so that whānau feel encouraged to embark on their own journey.

text: Ati Ue: Te Aitanga a Tuoro This thesis is based on the manuscripts of my tupuna Tuoro Akapita Pango that are held in a treasured whānau box. The manuscripts contain history and kōrero of Te Arawa written by multiple generations of the whānau Pango. Within this thesis I explore the value of inter-generational knowledge through considering what lies within these whānau manuscripts and taking the opportunity to discover more history about Ngāti Whakaue through a whānau lens. Researching these manuscripts enables reconnection of the past and the present; the reconnection between forgotten knowledge and whānau. 
Specifically, this thesis proposes a Ngāti Whakaue approach to engaging historical materials and research. It centres the voices of the people, such as the many family members involved within the process, as well as the box of writings and the many gems that hide within. Also, it asks what the manuscripts mean for the current descendants involved in the research. 
The research has been a means of reconnecting with the past to give relevance and context to the present. The objective is demonstrating the value of iwi-specific research methods so that whānau feel encouraged to embark on their own journey.

year: 2021