Task Centered Design and Prototyping Grading Sheet (13%): Be sure to include it in your portfolio

Student Names ____________________ ____________________ ____________________
 
 

Structure and format

       
    Included Not included    
  Portfolio uses a binder 1 0    
  Section separators 1 0    
  Names on outside cover 1 0    
  Names and contact information on the first page 1 0    
  This grading sheet included in portfolio 4 0    
    Complete Missing portions Not included  
  Table of contents 2 1 0  
    Great: no problems Good: a few minor problems Poor: Problems throughout (your mark in other sections may also be affected as well)  
  Appearance (organization, layout and whitespace) 6 4 0  
    No typos, grammatical or spelling errors, clear writing style Minor typos or grammatical errors or spelling mistakes or some writing may be a bit vague Problems in two areas (spelling, grammar, style) Problems in all three areas
  Language and writing style 7 5 3 0
           
           
           

Setting the stage

       
    Clear and complete (yes) Clear and complete (no)    
  Background 1 0    
  System constraints 1 0    
           
    Lists user groups along with relevant skills and experience Lists user groups with no additional information Information not included  
  Expected users 2 1 0  
    Clear & complete Some information missing or unclear Information not included  
  Work context 2 1 0  
           
    Spoke directly with actual users Spoke with a representative of the user Made it all up  
  Approach for getting background information for tasks 2 1 0  
           

Tasks

       
    Appropriate No. (~ 5 - 7) Fewer than what's needed for the usage of the system No tasks were included in the portfolio  
  Number of tasks 2 1 0  
           
           
    Covers all relevant activities, at least one unsupported activity Missing a few important tasks Missing many important tasks No tasks were included in the portfolio
  Coverage of the tasks 8 6 2 0
           
           
           
    No violations A few minor violations Many violations throughout No tasks were included in the portfolio
  Do the tasks follow the properties of a good task? 8 6 2 0
           

Prototypes

       
    Four or more Two or three One  
  Number of versions/iterations 2 1 0  
           
    Marked improvement from version to version Few and/or superficial changes from version to version No evolution between prototype versions  
  Evolution of prototypes 6 2 0  
           
    Provides clear idea of how prototype changed from version to version Describes changes but some parts are unclear None  
  Description of how prototypes evolved 4 2 0  
           

Requirements

       
    Requirements are grouped into categories with clear and detailed  explanations based on the users and their tasks Requirements are grouped into categories, no indication of how functions were put into particular categories Requirements are shown in a single list, no attempt at prioritization No requirements listed
  Description of system functions to be implemented 5 2 1 0
           

Walkthroughs

       

 

Walkthroughs for all relevant tasks (excludes infrequent and unimportant tasks) One Zero  
  Number of walkthroughs performed 4 1 0  
           
           
    Walkthroughs conducted, all or most usability problems were caught Walkthroughs conducted, some minor problems were missed Walkthroughs conducted, many minor or several serious problems were missed Walkthrough not performed
  Results of conducting the walkthrough algorithm 10 8 4 0
           
    Walkthrough results summarized for each scenario/task

An analysis conducted that summarized for all tasks what  are the high level and major problems

Walkthrough results summarized for each scenario/task but not for all tasks Walkthroughs conducted and results shown in table but no additional analysis, summarizing problems  
  Analysis of walkthrough results 6 3 0  
           
    Walkthroughs easy to follow (e.g., included diagrams at all relevant points of walkthrough, diagrams are annotated) Some points of the walkthrough difficult to follow (e.g., walkthrough description didn't match interface, additional diagrams would have made things clearer) Walkthroughs not conducted  
  Ease of following/tracing the walkthroughs 6 3 0  
           
           

Tutorial presentations

       
    Provides clear background information, good tasks presented, requirements properly categorized Minor problems: some background information unclear, minor violations in the descriptions of the tasks, requirements could better justified Poor: task violate many properties of good tasks, or background missing or largely incomplete, requirements are not justified No presentation
  First presentation: Steps one and two 4 3 1 0
           
    Walkthrough: caught most problems, clear indication of what future improvements should be

Prototype: Gives a good feel for how the interaction unfolds, covers main system functions

Walkthrough: Missed a few minor problems in the walkthrough

Prototype: Some parts of the interaction unclear, a few minor system functions (relevant to task) or a major function is missing

 

Walkthrough: Missed many minor problems in the walkthrough or a few major usability problems

Prototype: several  main system functions missing

Walkthrough: Many serious problems were missed in the walkthrough

Prototype:  main system functions were missing

  Second presentation: Steps three & four 4 3 1 0
           
Reminder: you also need to include your signed contribution forms when you hand in your portfolio.  For each week you can use either of the two approaches (depending whether or not the work was equally divided for the week).  I won't be able to grade your assignment unless you do hand in your signed contribution form.