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Does the document fulfill its purpose? (circle the overall section rating*)
Review Factors
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GENERAL
Is the purpose of the information clear?
Are there overviews or introductions? Do they effectively orient users and provide context?
Is it easy to find specific information, to navigate from one topic to another, and to return to where you
started?
Can you find what you want in a reasonable length of time?
Is information clear and helpful?
Is information effective for the intended audience?
LANGUAGE/WRITING
Are sentences simple, and written in active voice and present tense?
Is the language clear, concise, and in the appropriate tone?
Are procedures (if used) presented in clear sequential steps?
INFORMATION DESIGN
Do the titles and headings clearly identify the information that follows?
Are lists, tables, graphics, etc. used to economically replace text?
Does the entry provide signposts to orient the user?
SCREEN DESIGN
Are the screens easy to read?
Does the design minimize the need to scroll where possible?
Is the design appealing and inviting?
GRAPHICS
Are graphics used effectively to replace words or communicate concepts?
Are the graphics attractive and of high quality?
OVERALL QUALITY
Do all of the elements such as hyperlinks and navigational tools resolve correctly and behave in the
expected manner without error?
Is the content consistent, easy to read, and accurate?
Is the interface consistent, easy to use, and reliable?
Error Statistics
Category
Count
Major
Language/Writing (includes jargons, parallelism, articles, active voice, punctuation, lists etc)
Graphics/Formatting
Information Design/Flow/Continuity
Others, if any (please specify!)
Minor
Major Errors:
Sentence constructions: Includes passive voice constructions, lengthy sentences, coherence issues, lack of
parallelism.
Punctuation errors
Spelling errors
Organization of content
Errors in Index
Errors in Documentation Information/Preface: includes errors in legal notices, part numbers, etc
Minor Errors