Peer Review Checklist

This checklist explains many of the specific criteria that we look for when reviewing a completed project. Use it to help you evaluate each part of another group's project.

Troubleshooting PageS

  • Does each troubleshooting page title include the name that appears on the white iFixit label on the device? The title should match this label with the specific user-observed symptom appearing after the device name.

  • Have you created the correct number of troubleshooting pages (as determined by your instructor)?

  • Have you included a thorough list of causes for each page and detailed solutions for each cause?

  • Does each page link to repair guides in applicable solutions?

  • Is there correct grammar and punctuation throughout each page?

  • Are the headers formatted correctly?

  • Does each troubleshooting page follow the correct order of:

    • Symptom in title and explained in summary

    • Causes as headers organized from most to least likely 

    • Solutions provided in paragraphs under each header

Device Page

  • Does the device page title match the name that appears on the white iFixit label on the device?

  • Does it include links to the troubleshooting pages?

  • Does it include thorough background information on the device, as well as information on how to identify the device?

  • Does it have at least three properly formatted external links?

  • Is the device picture clear, well lit, and in the correct 4:3 aspect ratio?

    • To check the aspect ratio, click on the "Image metadata" link on the top left of the device picture.

  • Does the page contain correct grammar and punctuation?

  • Does the page contain Troubleshooting, Background, Identification, Specifications, and Additional Information sections all in the proper formatting?

Guide Pictures

  • Are they well lit?

  • Is every action portrayed with hands in the shot?

  • Did they use appropriate markups for screws, clips, and fasteners?

  • Are their pictures taken on a clean background?

  • Is the white balance set so that the background looks white and all of the colors look natural?

  • Are the pictures in focus?

Guide Text

  • Does every guide use correct grammar and punctuation?

  • Are the steps clear and concise?

  • Do the bullets describe exactly how to do something, as opposed to simply what to do?

  • Do the guides correctly identify all tools and parts?

    • The blue tool should be called an "iFixit opening tool" and the black tool a "spudger."

    • The motherboard should only be called a "logic board" if the device is made by Apple.

Guide mechanics

  • Are the prerequisite guides used correctly?

    • No steps should be repeated.

  • Does each guide include a descriptive introduction containing any background information a reader should know before they begin?

  • Are all guides called "replacement" guides (unless specifically told otherwise)?

  • Did they make sure not to include reassembly instructions?

  • Did they list all screw lengths (measured to the nearest 0.1 mm) and head types?

  • Do the bullet colors match their corresponding markup colors?

  • Are special bullets only used at necessary times?

    • Did they make sure not to write the words "Note or Reminder" after the special bullets?

  • Did they only use tools for their intended purposes?

  • Is the "Details" section completed for all guides?

  • Does the conclusion read, "To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order?"