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Content Style Guide

Draft Checklist

Check List

General

  • Refresh content at the beginning of the semester
  • Check for broken links. Use a link checker. Remember links in text boxes are not checked by the SpringShare link checker. You can use a Chrome extension to check links.
  • Update screenshots – do they reflect the current interfaces?
  • Check tutorials to makes sure they are updated and correct.
  • All pages should have friendly URLs.
  • Make sure correct group types and subject designation are used.
  • No excessive scrolling – reduce the amount of text. Make use of the Tabbed Box.
  • Profile photo with contact information. 
  • Resources are ordered by relevance.
  • Do not overwhelm the users with long lists of assets.                                      

 

Language, Voice and Tone

  • Uses a casual voice.
  • Uses active voice.
  • Uses future-friendly voice
  • Avoids library jargon.

Text

  • Uses headings in the correct format.
  • The text is in short chunks of information.
  • Lists are following list standards.
  • Only links are underlined.
  • No all Caps. Avoid centering text.
  • Text align to the left.
  •  The font style is Arial and normal size is 14 px.
  • Heading are used and used correctly  - H3 is Arial 29px, H4 is Arial  18px and  heading are usually bold.
  • The text is imported into the text editor correctly.
  • Abbreviation and Acronyms are used and coded correctly.
  • Assets are reused and labeled correctly.
  • Document files follow WebAim standards for accessibility.

Links

  • Links are not repeated in the main content that is in the navigation tabs.
  • Links have descriptive but concise language.
  • Labels are not generic.
  • Link are reused if they exist elsewhere.
  • Linked documents are accessible.

Images, Graphics, Video Content, and Audio

Images and Graphics
  • Images are not just for textual information.
  • Have alt text – 125 characters or fewer and should describe the image for users who can not see it.
  • Have attribution.
  • Have rights to use.
  • Images do not contain important and vital information.
  • Animated graphics not triggered by the user.

Video and Audio

  • Videos have captions and or a transcript.
  • Audio files have transcripts or a text equivalent.

 

 

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Last Updated: Aug 4, 2022 8:46 AM