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Milestone 3

 

  • Milestone 3
  • Getting Started
  • Milestone 1
  • Milestone 2
  • Milestone 3: Overview
  • Map Prerequisites
  • Shoot Guide Photos
  • Create Guides
  • Upload Photos
  • Write Guide Text
  • Include Visual Elements
  • Add Guide Details
  • Write Guide Introductions
  • Milestone 3 Checklist
  • Milestone 4
  • Student Resources
HOLD IT! LET'S REVIEW THE CHECKLIST... Keep in mind, you're still required to email techwriting[at]ifixit[dot]com to ask for feedback. *Asterisk indicates required field.
Guide Images
Are all of the photos in the replacement guides well-lit and correctly exposed? *
Do the images in the replacement guides show a person’s hands performing the actions being described without obstructing the view? *
Is the main focus of each image placed in the center of the frame and zoomed in far enough? *
Are the images free of blur caused by camera shake or small image sizes? *
Is the white balance correctly set for all pictures throughout the replacement guides? *
Do all photos use a clean, white background free of distracting clutter? *
Guide Text
Are the written directions easy to understand and follow for an audience with an average to below-average technical background? *
Are replacement guide steps free of verbose and muddled directions? *
Do the guide steps avoid vague language and outline the procedure with adequate detail? *
Does the replacement guide text correctly identify the components inside the device and the tools being used in the procedure? *
Is the replacement guide text free of major errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling? *
Are the head types and screw lengths (in mm) of every screw noted in the guides? *
Do the guides use the standard format for titles (‘Device Component Replacement’)? *
Guide Mechanics
Are prerequisite guides used correctly to create an easy-to-follow “chain” of replacement guides? *
Does each guide include a descriptive introduction outlining the procedure being performed? *
Are all parts of the Details section filled out, including the difficulty, time required, and tools? *
Is colored markup used correctly in guide photos, and are bullets appropriately colored to match them? *
Do the guides make proper use of the Note, Reminder, and Caution bullets when they are appropriate? *
Did you email a link to your guides to techwriting[at]ifixit[dot]com? *

Thank you! Please proceed to Milestone 4.

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