The main difference between the novice set and the expert set is the novice set contains additional information on side bar, and the expert set is less detailed and skips a few intermediate steps. For some reason, when I save my file as a PDF, the text in the side-bar does not show up. I'll have to figure out why this is and fix it for the final draft. The instructions are also incomplete as of now, as I'm missing one of my Windows install discs and won't be able to complete the installation until I get a replacement disc over break.
Edit: I attached the "completed" novice rough draft.
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I reviewed the instructions you had up and sent you a message through the site. If you'd like me to take a look once you get your other instructions to .pdf right, just let me know!
Kristin
Usability Test
I just want to note that you did a very good job overall. Here is my feedback:
1. Did you find any spelling or grammatical errors? If so, where?
No, I looked but did not see any.
2. Are there any steps that should be omitted?
I think you picked the detail of your instructions very well. I do not think you should omit any instructions.
3. Are there any steps that should be clarified or elaborated upon?
You wrote “You will now be prompted to turn “Automatic Updates” on. Choose one of the options. Click Next to continue.”
You should give more detail on this step. A lot of users would not know what “automatic updates” exactly are. Moreover, they have to make a choice and the instructions do not tell them which choice to make or at least help them make the choice.
4. Are the side‐notes in the left column helpful? Or do they clutter the layout?
Actually, until I read this question, I didn’t really pay attention to them. They seem too separated from the instructions. It might help to draw some arrows from the instructions to the margin.
5. Are the graphics clear and easy to understand?
Some of the graphics are blurred (such as the screen shot of the start menu), but they are still clear and very easily understandable.
6. Would you classify yourself as a novice or an expert on this topic?
Expert.
a. If novice, do the instructions present the steps in a way that is easy to
follow?
Well, I looked at the novice document and I think some steps were omitted for how to install windows. I mentioned this in my answer to question 3.
b. If expert, do you feel any necessary steps were omitted?
No. It seemed just right.
7. Do you feel that these instructions could be described as “user‐based”?
Yes, they completely present the instructions from the user’s point of view.