1. Hypertext is a system to manage a
collection of information that can be
assessed non-sequentialy

2. Initiator of hypertext is Bush
(1945)
who introduced memex

3. But Theodor Holm Nelson
(1967) introduced the term
“hypertext” to the public.

4. Memex stands for memory extender, and it
means a sort of mechanized private file and
library and as a device in which individual
stores his books, records, and communication
so that it may be consulted with exceeding
speed and flexibility.

5. Memex is created on microfilm and eye
tracking technology which enables the user to
follow cross reference with ease.

6.  In general sense , Hypertext means non-
sequential reading and writing.
 If you see the content of the screen, let’s say
you want to access information at document
D. You don’t have to access through
document A,B and C , because the screen
links A,B,C and D document (see p.3)

7. Hypertext is related to plain
text
Hypermedia is a medium such
as graphics, spread sheet,
animation as well as sound.

8. The advantages of Hypertext is summarized
as follows ;
• Ease of tracing references.
• Ease of creating new references
• Information structuring
• Global view
• Customized document
• Modularity of information.
• Consistency of information.
• Task stacking
• Collaboration.

9.  The process of following links can be
disorienting because we are directed to
uncertainty such as, “What information is
available?” and “How can I get to it?”

10. A computer as medium in hypertext enables to
navigate and browse information.
Hypertext applications are listed below :
*Business :
- Product catalogues and advertisement
- Organizational chart and policy manual
- Manual reports and orientation guides.
-Resumes/ CV and biographies
-Treaties, contract and wills
- Newsletters and new magazine
- Software documentation and code

11. Information resources ::
- Encyclopedia, glossaries and dictionaries
- Medical and legal reference blocks
- Religious and literally annotation
- College catalogues and department guides
- Travel and restaurant guides
- Scientific journals, abstract and indexes
Personal learning :
- Instruction and explanation
- Repair and maintenance manuals
- Time lines and geographical maps
- On-line help and technical documentation
- Cookbooks and home repair manual
- Mysteries, fantasies ,and joke books
- Hyper novels and hyper poems.

12. This system is applied because of its interactive
capacity, flexibility as a computer medium.
Hypertext system is implemented in learning of
all language skill, speaking, reading and
writing.
All language skill can benefit from computer
technology to some extent. Computer assisted
has been most useful.

13. Hypertext can be utilized for educational
purposes such as creating a personal learning
tutorial which is commonly known as CAL (
computer assisted learning)