Abstract -- conceptual overview of the article, with links to the various versions
Introductory page -- elaboration of the abstract and an introduction to the concept of a path
The Problem of Flexibility -- discussion of random walks and readers getting lost in hyperspace
An Annotation to “The Problem of Flexibility” -- thoughts about guiding web-based learning
A Continuum of Alternative Readings -- about readers, authors, and control
An Annotation to “A Continuum of Alternative Readings” -- How are we doing so far?
An Editorial Comment -- thoughts from ROL's managing editor
The Problem of Process (in Approaching the Web as Content) -- What is the reading and learning process on line and how can we support it?
An Annotation to “The Problem of Process” -- defining conventions in support of process
Web-Based Instructional Content -- some considerations when thinking about the web as a source of instructional content
Scope of the Web -- a qualitative and a quantitative issue
Accessibility of the Web -- issues of hardware, software, skills, and dispositions
An Annotation to “Accessibility of the Web” -- Are North American web users privileged?
Structure of the Web -- the problem of cohesion and maintaining a local voice
An Annotation to “Structure of the Web” -- seeing the macrostructure of text
Designing Web-Based Instructional Content -- conceptual tools for designing instruction that makes use of web resources
What Are Frames? -- an introduction to frames
An Annotation to “What Are Frames?” -- why frames are worth considering despite their drawbacks
What Are Paths? -- a closer look at paths, with examples
An Annotation to “What Are Paths?” -- an analogy, and a technological view of readers as authors
What Are Scripts? -- promoting interaction with a behind-the-scenes plan
An Annotation to “What Are Scripts?” -- text with memory
On Text That Reads Readers -- an experiment I try in the path-based version of my article
Conclusions -- what distinguishes the web as an instructional resource
References and Annotated Bibliography
An Annotation to “References and Annotated Bibliography” -- reflections on citations and linking

Page Index (this page)
Graphic Overview -- a visual display of the macrostruture of this document