Outline of Paper

Outline of Final Paper
  1. Table of Contents (approx. 2-3 pages)
  2. Glossary (approx. 2-3 pages)
  3. Independent Study Overview
    1. Abstract (approx. 1 page)
    2. History of the Study (approx. 1 page)
    3. Lessons Learned (approx. 2-3 pages)
    4. Chapter Overview (approx. 3-4 pages)
  4. Bibliography (approx. 5-6 pages)
  5. Appendix
    1. Usability Testing Guide
      1. Chapter 1 - Introduction to Usability Testing
        1. Goals of Usability Testing (approx. 2-3 pages)
        2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Usability Testing (approx. 2-3 pages)
        3. Getting Started (approx. 2-3 pages)
      2. Chapter 2 - Usability Tests
        1. Heuristic Analysis (approx. 3-5 pages)
        2. Benchmark Test (approx. 3-5 pages)
        3. Self-evidency Test (approx. 3-5 pages)
        4. Navigational Efficiency Test (approx. 3-5 pages)
        5. Design Walkthrough (approx. 3-5 pages)
        6. Competitive Test (approx. 3-5 pages)
        7. Feature Focus (approx. 3-5 pages)
      3. Chapter 3 - Preparation for Usabiliy Testing
        1. Laboratory/Testing Environment (approx. 2-3 pages)
        2. Testing Materials (approx. 4-5 pages)
        3. Example Documents (approx. 5-7 pages)
        4. Testers (approx. 3-5 pages)
        5. Facilitators (approx. 2-3 pages)
      4. Chapter 4 - During Usability Testing
        1. Stages of the Test (approx. 3-5 pages)
        2. Facilitators (approx. 2-3 pages)
      5. Chapter 5 - After Usability Testing
        1. Compile and Summarize Data (approx. 2-3 pages)
        2. Analyze Data (approx. 5-7 pages)
        3. Develop Recommendations (approx. 2-3 pages)
        4. Example Documents (approx. 5-10 pages)
      6. Chapter 6 - Usability Testing Report
        1. Executive Summary (approx. 1-2 pages)
        2. Method (Test Plan) (approx. 1-2 pages)
        3. Results (approx. 1-2 pages)
        4. Findings & Discussions (approx. 1-2 pages)
        5. Appendix (approx. 1-2 pages)
        6. Common Industry Format for Usability Test Reports (approx. 3-5 pages)
        7. Example Document (approx. 20 pages)
    2. Results from Usability Testing
      1. Title Page (approx. 1 page)
      2. Table of Contents (approx. 1 page)
      3. Executive Summary (approx. 1-2 pages)
      4. Method (Test Plan)
        1. Purpose (approx. 1 page)
        2. Problem Statements (approx. 1 page)
        3. Tester Profile (approx. 1 page)
        4. Methodology (approx. 1-2 pages)
        5. Task List (approx. 1-2 pages)
        6. Task Environment & Equipment Requirements (approx. 1 page)
        7. Test Monitor Role (approx. 1 page)
        8. Evaluation Measures (approx. 1 page)
        9. Report Contents and Presentation (approx. 1 page)
      5. Results (approx. 5-6 pages)
      6. Findings and Discussion
        1. General Findings (approx. 1 page)
        2. Specific Findings (approx. 1 page)
      7. Appendix
        1. Pretest Questionnaire (approx. 1 page)
        2. Post-test Questionnaire (approx. 1 page)
        3. Task Sheets (approx. 2 pages)
        4. Data Collection Form (approx. 1 page)

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