In understanding the relationship between functional units in a specific category, we can decipher the category’s purpose. Identifying relationships is essential when linking information pieces through function, because it simplifies the process of finding information on the Internet.

Linking Information through Functional Units

Organizing information within a document such as a scholarly article through the use of functional units. 

Genre Structure

- review previous research
- indicate a gap in previous research
- describe materials
- state findings
- support explanation of results

Examples of Functional Units in a Scholarly Article

A piece of information within a document that serves a distinct communicative purpose.

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Refers to data, documents, and content that is tangible and educational. 

Information as a thing

Zhang, Lei. (2014). Linking information through function. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 65(11), 2293-2305. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.23123  

Linking information through function

Information resources consist of content that comes in various physical and digital formats.

Information Resources

Functional Unit

A set of rules and activities established in order to lengthen the physical life of a record

Information Preservation

The level of detail and understanding offered to the consumer in a piece of information.

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