FT launches tool that helps readers track what they read

The Financial Times has launched Knowledge Builder, a new tool to help readers take control of the amount of information they read about a topic, reports Caroline Scott of journalism.co.uk.

Scott reports, “The tool will track the articles that subscribers read, giving them an indication of the amount of information they have read on a topic, and suggesting further reads to them.

“It aims to offer subscribers a more ‘satisfying read’, making it easier to find the content they need more quickly.

“‘It’s about putting people in control of their knowledge-building process by allowing them to track progress on topics,’ said Webb.

“Every article is worth a certain amount of points, displayed at the top of the page.

“When a reader gets to the bottom of the article, they will see four dots which flow into a progress bar, showing them how much they have now learned on that particular topic.”

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