Non-linear text

Somehow, the hyperlink doesn't work all the time under this embeded mode.
try this link, and click on "start presentation:

http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=ddsqpx45_22c3c4fwch

One of the advantages of non-linear text is that it gives the reader a feeling of in control. Rather than negatively receiving input, they get to decide what comes next and what is presented. Although such decision making is not one hundred percent, at least it boosts the participation and motivation of the readers by increasing involvement.

In the "personality-teller" slides I made, I think the readers would find it more engaging and interesting when they are directed to a certain slide after making the choices, compared to the traditional slide by slide format.

However, non-linear text has several down sides, one of which is the difficulty of tracking back to a certain point in the text. Readers might lose the track of their path while enjoying the convenience of the "on demand" presentation, especially when the linkages are numerous.