This episode outlines the expectations and grading for the User Guide Analysis project. The Goals: To assess the client&#39;s existing user guides for a specific product and notice adjustmentsThe Asks:<ul><li><ul><li>Ask 1: Thoroughly review the client&#39;s current user guides (find an example of a product guide to analyze)</li><li>Ask 2: Conduct audience research to identify the target audience&#39;s demographics, technical skills, and information needs.</li><li>Ask 3: Analyze the user guides, considering clarity, organization, language, visuals, and overall effectiveness.</li><li>Ask 4: Develop specific recommendations for improvement, which may include simplifying language, restructuring content, adding visuals, or suggesting alternative formats.</li></ul></li></ul>

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Professor HB focuses on technical editing and writing practices, audio and video strategies for technical information, and social media for strategic communication. During her career in and out of higher education, she has worked in content marketing with social media, public relations, professional development, and student success/advising.
 
She currently teaches classes on professional and technical writing.

Hayley also hosts episodes of Inspired in Higher Ed, where she and Dr. Grant Clayton talk with a guest about the research and work that inspired their passions.