Includes short and clear sentences with one or two ideas; in point form; many vertical lists using bullets and enumerations; information is logically organized; good white spaces with increased margins and short lines; good format using highlighting such as bold, underline, and font style; headings used effectively; vocabulary defined in the main body of text; few negatives; good cross-references to terminology; terms are explained; thickness of manual not overwhelming.

Format and design does not include tables, charts or graphics, no color or sidebars or tips for learning; no glossary of terms; table of contents could include more detail; no introduction that includes a brief overview to give the big picture; some of the sections could have more clearly defined the purpose; a summary review at the end of some sections are included but not for all.

Has two levels - basic and advanced level- recognized the differing levels of learning and focus.

Includes a table of contents; good introductory overview of the content, and how to use the book; each section have an informative table of contents; glossy with good use of photographs; use of color for headings; good organization of content; sentences and paragraphs are short and clear; design includes lots of headings, bold type, enumerations, bullets, different font styles, graphics, tables, flow charts, boxes and sidebars; Excellent real life pictures; each section includes a 'test yourself' practice quiz; each unit includes relevant terms with their definitions given within the concept explanation; objectives are included with each new unit; has an appendix that includes a glossary of terms, a comprehensive table of causes and prevention of food borne illnesses, information on chemical sanitizers, HACCP, and WHMIS. Format of course book is convenient.

Although there are white spaces, the text appears dense at times; font size is small; for a basic level, it may be too comprehensive.

Introduction to course book is thorough; has a table of contents and an index at the back; includes "Cases in Point' which engages the reader; clear objectives; includes pre and post tests to assess reader; sentences are proper length under 20 words; good end of the unit summaries; format and design includes numerous tables with gridlines, charts, bulleted vertical lists and bold face headings; good graphics; includes an appendix and a glossary of terms; the course book is very comprehensive. The small format is portable and convenient.

Some material could use vertical lists; text dense with small font size; fewer tables and pictures in the latter half of the book. Practice test questions are only multiple choice and not other types, like short answer or true/false; a thick resource.

User friendly; design is based on plain language guidelines.

Need of a computer with Internet

Short, twelve (12) minutes long; good summaries and organizers to aid retention; information is organized in steps; clear text and vertical lists to information that is textual; lots of color and graphics with demonstrations at restaurants; explanations are concise covering main components of food safety.

Could include real life case scenarios illustrating the ramifications of food borne illnesses.

Each section ends with a summary and review questions (multiple choice, true/false, short answer); has short and clear sentences with one or two ideas; vertical lists in point form using bullets and enumerations; information is logically organized; good white spaces with increased margins and short lines; good format using highlighting such as bold, underline, and font style; headings used effectively; good graphics, organizational charts, tables, to display concepts and cycles; good food safety self-monitoring checklist at the back of manual; vocabulary defined in the main body of text; few negatives; good cross-references to terminology; terms are explained. Convenient size.

No glossary of terms; table of contents could include more detail; no introduction to give a brief overview and a global perspective; some of the sections could have more clearly indicated and defined purposes.

Good introductory overview of the content and its uses; organization of the workbook clearly identifies the topics; focused on the reader; is organized and states in the 'forward' that it is written using plain language principles; each unit includes relevant terms (with a pronunciation guide) and their definitions, objectives, step by step instruction and study tips; each section concludes with a review and quiz; new vocabulary is explained; sentences are in active voice, short and clear averaging 20 words or less per sentence; use of short paragraphs; design includes vertical lists, bolding, enumerations, bullets, different font style, graphics, tables, charts, boxes and sidebars; interestingly written; includes a table of contents and a glossary of terms. Would be excellent for self-study.

Thickness; cost

One table in the document displays information well; formatting includes vertical lists with bullets; some procedural information is listed with step by step instructions which are clear; titles of each component in large bold print; white spaces adequate on most pages; not costly.

No table of contents or introductory overview to give the big picture; no glossary of terms; format largely designed in column form throughout – no variation, all done in point form; no sidebars or tips for learning; no color; no clear explanations of unfamiliar terms; Small print and dense in places; table does not include gridlines; some sentences in introductory piece are long with cumbersome vocabulary; no graphics; poor quality paper.