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Information architecture is the construction of a structure or the organization of information. On the Web, information architecture is a combination of organizing a site's content into categories and creating an interface to support those categories. From site navigation to designed "spaces," an effective information architecture leads to more usable Web-based networks.

Goals:
* to understand the different features involved in creating a good IA
* to look at examples of good organizational structure

You Will Learn:
1. several different ways to structure a site's organization
2. the best ways to organize a site's contents
3. how to label your site's contents in a clear way for better usability
4. how to help the user navigate through your site using cues