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