Chunking – Glossary

Grouping information into small, meaningful units.

Why it matters:

• Improves comprehension and recall.
• Reduces cognitive load and overwhelm.
• Helps readers scan and complete tasks faster.

Best practices:

• One idea per paragraph.
• Use short paragraphs (2 to 4 sentences).
• Add subheads for each task or step.
• Break long processes into numbered steps.
• Keep sentences short, use plain language.
• Add whitespace and lists to separate ideas.

Examples:

Common pitfalls (and fixes)

• Walls of text with mixed topics → Split topics, add subheads.
• Long sentences with multiple clauses → Cut into two sentences.
• Too many ideas in one paragraph → One idea per paragraph.
• Missing subheads or list structure → Add H2/H3s, use bullets or steps.