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Planning | |
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determine type of manual needed |
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define objectives |
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identify and profile audience |
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determine contents and organization |
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prepare outline |
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design page layout |
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establish writing style guidelines |
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prepare sample section |
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define project tasks |
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estimate time required to complete manual |
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prepare schedule |
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prepare document plan and circulate for review |
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get approval to proceed |
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Writing | |
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gather information |
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decide on methods of presentation |
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write and format module-by-module |
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circulate modules for review by subject experts and revise |
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identify illustrations required |
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create or obtain illustrations and integrate |
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test parts of manual which can be tested |
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prepare introduction, table of contents and glossary |
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have manual edited |
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circulate manual for general review and revise |
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prepare index |
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have manual approved for printing |
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Production | |
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determine method of printing |
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prepare camera-ready copy of manual, or prepare diskette |
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prepare printing specifications and obtain printing quotes |
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have manuals printed |
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design covers and have artwork prepared |
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determine tabs required |
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prepare binding specifications and obtain printing quotes |
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have binders and tabs printed, and manual collated |
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Distribution and Maintenance | |
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prepare distribution list |
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hold orientation sessions to introduce and distribute manuals |
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determine responsibility for initiating revisions |
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provide administrative resources to maintain manual |
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prepare online version of manual | |
