ACM SIGCHI Curricula for Human-Computer Interaction

by Hewett, Baecker, Card, Carey, Gasen, Mantei, Perlman, Strong and Verplank
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APPENDIX A: Resources for Human-Computer Interaction {p. 87}

Table of Contents

A.1: Books {p. 87}
A.2: Papers {p. 89}
A.3: Videotapes {p. 89}
A.4: Journals and Periodicals {p. 89}
A.5: Conferences {p. 89}
A.6: References {p. 90}

Readers of this report, especially those who are just entering the field, may find it helpful to refer to a list of basic resources introducing the field of Human Computer Interaction. We can suggest as a starting point some books, papers, videotapes, journals, periodicals, and conferences. (These lists have been adapted and modified from Baecker and Buxton, 1987, with assistance from materials provided by Gary Perlman and Ben Shneiderman.)

A.1: Books {p. 87}

Four books that present general, highly readable introductions to principles of effective user interface design are Rubinstein and Hersh (1984), Shneiderman (1987), Heckel (1984), and Gaines and Shaw (1984). Booth (1989) is a good introduction to human-computer interaction. Nickerson (1986) is an articulate review of many aspects of human-computer interaction in the context of how computers are applied and used. Bolt (1984) gives a sense of how our interactions with computers may eventually be qualitatively different from what they are now. Laurel (1990) is a lively and stimulating collection of essays on the art of human-computer interface design. Norman (1988) is an inspirational and thought-provoking discussion of design that shows us how we can learn about good and bad design just by observing the strengths and weaknesses of the everyday things we find throughout the world. Greenbaum and Kyng (1991) is the most accessible introduction to cooperative, or participatory, design.

At an intermediate level, Baecker and Buxton (1987) is a good place to begin, as it contains 60 classic papers or excerpts of books integrated with 20 original essays that together provide a deep, comprehensive view of the field of human-computer interaction. (Sometime during 1992 this collection will be replaced by a new edition with an additional editor. The bridging essays will include 25-50% new material and 75-80% of the readings will be new.) Helander (1988) is an advanced and comprehensive collection of essays on the field of human-computer interaction.

A number of valuable books deal with more specialized topics. Perlman (1989a) contains a detailed annotated outline on the design, implementation, and evaluation of user interface software, It is intended to help teachers design courses, and also contains a set of support materials to help teach courses. Curtis (1985) contains numerous valuable papers on human factors in software development. Card, Moran, and Newell (1983) is a comprehensive and deep introduction to one family of models of the human user of computer systems. Norman and Draper (1986) and Carroll (1987) are two useful references for those wanting to think more deeply about the cognitive aspects of human-computer interaction.

Nielsen (1990) is a readable introduction to hypertext. Grief (1987) and Galegher, Kraut, and Egido (1990) provide valuable introductions to the field of computer-supported cooperative work. Sauter, Chapman, and Knutson (1986) survey and recommend solutions to many of the health concerns that have developed around the use of VDT's. Westin, Schweder, Baker, and Lehman (1985) provide a guide to managing the people, organizational, and regulatory aspects of office technology.

It may also be helpful to refer to classic texts on human factors such as Sanders and McCormick (1987). Salvendy (1987) is a comprehensive handbook of human factors. Smith and Mosier (1986) is one of the most detailed lists of guidelines for designing user interface software. Apple (1987) presents a valuable example of a set of guidelines specific to a particular desktop interface style. Ray and Ravizza (1985) is a valuable introduction to the methods of behavioral observation and experimentation for those with little background in the area. Other useful sources on empirical evaluation are Campbell and Stanley (1963) and Hewett (1986).

A.2: Papers {p. 89}

An extremely valuable resource is the HCI Bibliography described in Perlman (1991). This resource is an on-line bibliography of much of the literature of HCI that is available through network and electronic mail access, and Mac and DOS floppy disks. Three papers that discuss the teaching of user interface development are Perlman (1989b, 1990a, 1990b).

A.3: Videotapes {p. 89}

Increasingly, videotapes are being used to present the dynamic, interactive nature of modern user interfaces. Videotapes submitted to the ACM SIGCHI Conferences are often published in the ACM SIGGRAPH Video Review (1983-present). Other valuable videotapes based on short courses organized by Ben Shneiderman are published by the University of Maryland (1987-present).

A.4: Journals and Periodicals {p. 89}

The major journals reporting results on human-computer interaction are the International Journal of Man-Machine Studies (1969-present), Behaviour and Information Technology (1983-present), Human-Computer Interaction (1983-present), Interacting with Computers (1989-present), the International Journal on Human Computer Interaction (1989-present), ACM Transactions on Information Systems (1983-present), and Human Factors (1959-present). Another useful regular source of information is the ACM SIGCHI Bulletin (1982-present).

A.5: Conferences {p. 89}

The major conferences at which recent results are presented and published are the annual ACM CHI conference (1983-present), the IFIP INTERACT conference (1984-present), the British Computer Society HCI conference (1985-present), the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (1985-present), and the annual meeting of the Human Factors Society (1957-present). Other more specialized but relevant conferences include the annual conference on User Interface Software and Technology (1988-present), the biennual Hypertext Conference (1987-present), and the biennual Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work (1986-present).

A.6: References {p. 90}

Apple Computer (1987). Human Interface Guidelines: The Apple Desktop Interface. Reading, MA.: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.
Baecker, R. M. and Buxton, W. A. S. (1987). Readings in Human-Computer Interaction. San Mateo CA.: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers. (This book under revision.)
Behaviour and Information Technology (1982-present). Published quarterly by Taylor & Francis, Inc., 242 Cherry Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19106 USA.
Bolt, R.A. (1984). The Human Interface: Where People and Computers Meet. Boston: Lifetime Learning Publications.
Booth, P. (1989). An Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction. Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Campbell, D., and Stanley, J. (1963). Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs for Research. Chicago: Rand-McNally.
Card, S. K., Moran, T. P., & Newell, A. (1983). The Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction. Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Carroll, J. (Ed.). (1987). Interfacing Thought: Cognitive Aspects of Human-Computer Interaction. Cambridge, MA.: MIT Press.
CHI Conference (1982-present). The annual Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems is sponsored by the Special Interest Group on Computers and Human Interaction (SIGCHI) of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y., 10036. The Proceedings are published by ACM Press and have also been distributed by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. Through CHI990, the Proceedings were a special issue of the SIGCHI Bulletin.
Computer Supported Cooperative Work Conference (1986-present). The Proceedings of this biennual conference are published by ACM.
Curtis, B. (1985). Tutorial: Human Factors in Software Development. Second Edition. Washington, DC: IEEE Computer Society Press.
Galegher, J., Kraut, R. E., and Egido, C. (1990). Intellectual Teamwork: Social and Technological Foundations of Cooperative Work. Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Greenbaum, J. and Kyng, M. (1991). Design at Work: Cooperative Design of Computer Systems. Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Greif, I. (Ed.) (1987). Computer-Supported Cooperative Work: A Book of Readings. San Mateo CA.: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers.
HCI Conference (1985-present). The annual conference on People and Computers is sponsored primarily by the British Computer Society. Proceedings of these conferences are regularly published by Cambridge University Press as part of its "People and Computers" series.
Heckel, P. (1984). The Elements of Friendly Software Design. New York: Warner Books. 1991
Helander, M. (1988). Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction. Amsterdam: North-Holland. 1997
Hewett, T. T. (1986). The role of iterative evaluation in designing systems for usability. In M. D. Harrison and A. F. Monk (Eds.), People and Computers: Designing for Usability (pp. 196-214). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Human Computer Interaction (1985-present). Published quarterly by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc., 365 Broadway, Hillsdale New Jersey 07642 USA.
Human Factors (1959-present). Published bimonthly by The Human Factors Society, Inc., P.O.Box 1369, Santa Monica California 90406 USA. Human Factors Society Annual Meeting (1957-present). The proceedings are published by The
Human Factors Society, Inc., P.O.Box 1369, Santa Monica California 90406 USA.
Hypertext Conference (1987-present). The Proceedings of this biennual conference are published by ACM.
Interact Conference (1984-present). The IFIP conference on Human-Computer Interaction is sponsored primarily by the International Federation of Information Processing (TC 13). The most recent meeting was held from August 27 through 31, 1990, in Cambridge, England, in conjunction with the British Computer Society. The proceedings are published by North-Holland.
Interacting with Computers (1989-present). Published triannually by Butterworth Scientific Ltd., P) Box 63, Westbury House, Bury Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 5BH, UK.
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (1985-present). This conference is sponsored by the International Commission on Human Aspects of Computing, Geneva, Switzerland. The most recent meeting was held from September 18 through 22, 1989, in Boston, Massachusetts. The proceedings are published by Elsevier.
International Journal of Man-Machine Studies (1969-present). Published monthly by Academic Press Inc. (London) Limited, High Street, Foots Cray, Sidcup Kent DA14 5HP England.
International Journal on Human Computer Interaction (1989-present). Published quarterly by Ablex Publishing Company, 355 Chestnut Street, Norwood NJ 07648 USA.
Laurel, B. (1990). The Art of Human-Computer Interface Design. Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.
Marca, D. and Bock, G. Groupware: Software for Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Los Alamitos, CA; IEEE Computer Society Press.
Marcus, A. (1992). Graphic Design for Electronic Documents and User Interfaces. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
Nickerson, R. S. (1986). Using Computers: Human Factors in Information Systems. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press.
Nielsen, J. (1990). Hypertext and Hypermedia. Boston, MA.: Academic Press, Inc.
Norman, D.A. (1988). The Psychology of Everyday Things. New York: Basic Books, Inc. (in paper (1990). The Design of Everyday Things. New York: Doubleday)
Norman, D.A. and Draper, S.W. (Eds.), (1986). User Centered System Design: New Perspectives on Human-Computer Interaction. Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Perlman, G. (1989a). User Interface Development Curriculum Module. Available from the Director of Education, Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA 15213.
Perlman, G. (1989b). Teaching User Interface Development to Software Engineers, Proceedings of the Human Factors Society - 32nd Annual Meeting, pp. 391-394.
Perlman, G. (1990a). Teaching User Interface Development, IEEE Software, 7(6), pp. 85-86.
Perlman, G. (1990b). Teaching User Interface Development to Software Engineering and Computer Science Majors, ACM SIGCHI Bulletin, 22(1), pp. 61-66.
Perlman, G. (1991). The HCI Bibliography Project, ACM SIGCHI Bulletin, 23(3), pp. 15-20.
Ray, W. J. and Ravizza, R. (1986). Methods Toward a Science of Behavior and Experience. Second Edition, Belmont, CA.: Wadsworth Publishing Company.
Rubinstein, R. and Hersh, H. (1984). The Human Factor: Designing Computer Systems for People. Burlington, Mass.: Digital Press.
Salvendy, G. (1987). Handbook of Human Factors. New York: John Wiley & Sons. 1997
Sanders, M.S. and McCormick, E.J. (1987). Human Factors in Engineering and Design. Sixth Edition, New York: McGraw-Hill.
Sauter, S. L., Chapman, L. J. & Knutson, S. J. (1985). Improving VDT Work: Causes and Control of Health Concerns in VDT Use. Madison: University of Wisconsin. (Distributed by The Report Store, 910 Massachusetts St., Suite 503, Lawrence Kansas 66044 USA.)
Shneiderman, B. (1986). Designing the User Interface: Strategies for Human-Computer Interaction. Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.
SIGCHI Bulletin (1982-present). This quarterly is published by the Special Interest Group on Computers and Human Interaction (SIGCHI) of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 11 W. 42nd Street, New York, N.Y., 10036.
SIGGRAPH Video Review (1983-present). A catalog describing these video publications is available from the ACM. Many have sections pertinent to HCI.
Smith, S. L. and Mosier, J. N. (1986). Guidelines for Designing User Interface Software. Report ESD-TR-86-278, The MITRE Corporation, Bedford MA 01730. (Available from National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.)
Transactions on Information Systems (1983-present). Published quarterly by the ACM, ibid.
University of Maryland Instructional Television (1987-present). Videotapes of Ben Shneiderman's HCI short courses, College Park, MD.
User Interface Software Technology Conference (1988-present). The proceedings of this annual conference are published by ACM.
Westin, A., Schweder, H., Baker, M. & Lehman, S. (1985). The Changing Workplace: A Guide to Managing the People, Organizational and Regulatory Aspects of Office Technology. White Plains, NY: Knowledge Industry Publications, Inc.

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