Session 1: Today is the first of two milestones required for the research paper. By the end of class please have an outline of your work so far including a detailed description of the area for your research.

Session 2: Please have paper copies of Concept Summary #4: “Designing the Home Page” for me by the beginning of class. We will discuss the key concepts from chapter 7 of Don’t Make Me Think. After our discussion please be prepared for your second research paper milestone described below:

Explain how your research involves UCID
Discuss the three UCID heuristics
Explain how accessibility is important to your example

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Concept Summary #5: “Usability Testing”
Due: Week 8, Session 2 (at the beginning of class)

Write a two to three page concept summary of chapters eight and nine from Don’t Make Me Think. Be careful to include a discussion of each key concept from the assigned chapters. To name a few, discuss the following: the myth of the average user, focus groups versus usability tests, excuses for not testing, etc.

1. Use MLA 7 format for your summary and works cited.
2. It is acceptable to quote the reading, but at least 80% should be in your own words.
3. Avoid platitudes or clichés like “very”, “mainly”, or “now I feel like I understand”.
4. To receive credit, bring in a stapled paper copy on the day it is due.