Analyzing a Booklet

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Analyzing a Booklet The first booklet/leaflet that I have analysed is the "Patient Information Booklet" from the Leukaemia Foundation. I must determine the purpose of the booklet, the content, the writing style and layout & how the layout could be improved. Purpose: The purpose of the booklet is to give as much information and advice on the various types of leukaemias and associated blood diseases to patients. It lets patients know about the types of treatment that they are likely to receive and it informs them of what their disease could be and gives them detailed information about the symptoms and how the disease works. The Content: The booklet is full of different information about leukaemia. It informs the patient about where leukaemia begins, what leukaemia is, what causes leukaemia, how leukaemia is diagnosed, the types of leukaemia, the symptoms, the treatment, the supportive care that is available and gives information about the leukaemia Foundation Charity. The booklet makes good use of well labelled images and diagrams to support the text which helps the reader understand what they are reading. The Writing Style & Layout: This booklet is very formal all the way through, the language is formal and seems to be aimed at an older reader, the lack of colour also adds to the formality. It is in black and white so there is no colour as such, however it does make use of different fonts and font sizes and different shades of grey which prevent it from looking boring and un-imaginative.

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