This episode describes what I was looking for in the Usability Report assignment to help you reflect on your grade.

The project asked you to:

Submit a pdf between 15-25* single-spaced pages with all the standards of a formal report. 

Letter of Transmittal to Client

Front Matter

Usability Report Sections

Back Matter-

*The document is longer because you add your testing materials and data scorecards. The content itself is ~4,000 words.

An early step in the writing process (and most professional/technical projects) is developing a plan that captures your ideas, and it is common for stakeholders to request progress reports on the work. Project plans and progress reports promote transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making, ultimately leading to successful project outcomes.

I expect documentation on your work so far- with actual progress being made- and a literal plan you can follow to complete the class with the grade you want/need. Your plan must include language, details, dates, and action items for the remaining projects you intend to complete. 

This voice note reflects on the expectations for a functional to very effective instructional eBooklet project.

You were asked to create a digital booklet that guides your readers through the step-by-step process of completing your chosen task. The goal is to practice your technical writing skills by presenting clear, concise, and easy-to-follow instructions. Your digital eBooklet should be visually appealing, incorporating images, diagrams, and special tips/notes to enhance the learning experience. The eBooklet will be a comprehensive resource, providing detailed step-by-step instructions, relevant visuals, and a troubleshooting table.

The technical video project asked you to produce an informative video to teach your viewers any technical or writing-focused topic.

⏯️Watch the example video as a general baseline of what I was looking for you to accomplish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdxTOvjBVZ4

😃Revisit the speed build with more commentary on the production process and expectation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJE4xYVyISo 

The video must include narration/audio—so YOU verbally explain the topic—and various visuals to enhance understanding. Since you need to produce a video, you must create and upload your storyboard or shotlist to show your planning on the process. Your video must include some cuts and edits rather than a single take. The final video will be 3-6 minutes long and will be submitted as a link so I can view it on YouTube, Vimeo, Stream, etc. Do not upload the video to Canvas. 

Hey associates, this lecture is an introduction to document design as part of your larger visual strategy when presenting technical information to the reader. The emphasis on the design–the overall layout, color, and font choices on a document–is one of the key qualities of “information design.”

The lecture has three sections:

Read the Transcript/Chapter

Use the Notes Guide

Hey associates, this lecture is an introduction to presenting instructions and various command-focused documents in technical writing. It is those step-by-step explanations of how to do things with strong, commanding verbs: assemble, operate, repair. Today's content focuses on building more useful, useable, and enjoyable commands and instructions for your readers to accomplish the tasks.

Transcript Chapter

Hey associates, this lecture is about technical graphics used in professional, business, and technical documents.

The lecture has three sections:

⁠⁠Follow the notetaking guide⁠⁠

⁠⁠Read the Transcript/Textbook Chapter

Notetaking Guide: Slide Deck

Hey associates, this lecture introduces structure and editing for technical documents, especially when you need to describe content to specific audiences…which is our “thing” in technical, business, and end-user communication.

Read the transcript as a book chapter.

Notetaking Guide: Slide Deck