https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x Assignment 7 en-us 2021-03-23 18:02:23 UTC 2021-04-05 16:29:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f60e.png ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345598191 A brief description of who I am. What are my most important characteristics and interests.]]> 2021-03-24 00:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345598191 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345598666 Improving the content of a webpage that provides technical information about a medical device for technicians trying to repair that device.]]> 2021-03-24 00:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345598666 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345599046 Creating an e-portfolio that reflects my abilities, attitudes, and skills including the projects I have done in this course. ]]> 2021-03-24 00:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345599046 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345600318 Creating an instructional document on how to repair an everyday household object of my choice.]]> 2021-03-24 00:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345600318 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345605036 After doing research on some candidate webpages from a database of medical devices, I quickly  identified three pages whose missing information was easy to find on the web. It was time to write a proposal.]]> 2021-03-24 00:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345605036 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345605398 I used technical writing techniques to write detailed, concise and clear descriptions for every step of my repair document. I tailored the technicality of  my writing to my audience. I avoided explaining basic things like how to open a screw using a screw driver as that would make the reader feel that I was looking down to them. At the same time, I avoided using technical terms as my audience were no experts on the topic.]]> 2021-03-24 00:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345605398 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345607955 As we go through the project, I will be adding more information here.]]> 2021-03-24 00:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345607955 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345612331 I identified the problems and deficiencies present in the current state of the device page. Then, I made a plan about how I will improve the page, what information I will add, and what links and sources I am going to be using.
I communicated my plan to the iFixit team in a formal proposal. ]]> 2021-03-24 00:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345612331 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345613334 Using proper search strategies, I looked for and found all the information I needed to develop the page the way I planned to in my proposal. I used keywords like ".pdf" or "official manual" to limit my search results. I evaluated the trustworthiness of my sources before using any of their information.]]> 2021-03-24 00:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345613334 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345659411 Using the techniques like putting main subject in the  center, having a white background, use proper lighting and not using flash (because of the unwanted shadows), I took high quality and clear photos for my repair document illustrating the each step in my repair guide. The photos were taken in a way to show the whole procedure and contain sufficient information to be useful even without the written instructions. Then I edited those photos according to iFixit conventions. For example, I put red circles around the screws that are supposed to be opened first.]]> 2021-03-24 00:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345659411 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345660525 After writing my draft, I had it user tested meaning I discussed it with my peers. A new set of eyes always helps! They pointed out some of the flaws in my instructions and photos. After fixing those flaws, I asked the iFixit team to look at my draft and used their feedback to further improve my work. I even had to redo the repair and take some extra pictures to meet iFixit standards. After that it was time to submit the final project.]]> 2021-03-24 00:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1345660525 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1382798995 After the information was gathered I finally started writing! I used proper headings and subheadings to organize my information , make them more accessible, and make them easier to find for the search engines. I wrote in a  concise and yet informative manner. I tailored my  writing to the audience (technicians trying to repair a medical device) and made sure that they could find the information they needed in as little time as possible. Still, this was just a draft!]]> 2021-04-05 12:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1382798995 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1382811708 I applied all my changes to the original repair page and communicated it to iFixit.
During this whole process starting from proposal and all the way to this point. I collaborated with iFixit team in a professional way. I respected their standards for communicationand met all the deadlines defined by them.]]> 2021-04-05 12:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1382811708 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1382813246 After writing my draft, I had them user tested meaning I discussed them with my peers. A new set of eyes always helps! The pointed out some of the flaws in my proposal. After fixing those flaws, I asked the iFixit team to look at my draft and used their feedback to further improve my page. After that it was time to submit the final project.]]> 2021-04-05 12:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1382813246 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1382964116 Using my prior knowledge about repairing things around the house and paying attention to the detailed instructions and requirements from iFixit I chose a device to repair. Then I crafted a properly formatted proposal according to iFixit standards.]]> 2021-04-05 13:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1382964116 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1383018575 After applying all the ideas I got from the feedbacks I received, I submitted my guide to iFixit team.
During this whole process starting from proposal and all the way to this point. I collaborated with iFixit team in a professional way. I respected their standards for communication and met all the deadlines defined by them.]]> 2021-04-05 13:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1383018575 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1383043420 I created the basic structure of the e-portfolio categorizing the projects I want to include. 
Then, I tried to think of all the skills and tasks involved in those projects and wrote a description for each. I tried to focus on clarifying what exactly was done by me and what skills I learned doing each project.]]> 2021-04-05 13:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1383043420 ddehghani https://padlet.com/ddehghani/4v7tompkv9ow1z8x/wish/1383745466 Using the concept map, I created in the previous step, I wrote the first draft of the main chunk of the content of my soon-to-be-created ePorrtfolio. Given that the information would have to be presented electronically, proper mapping and structuring of information was of vital importance. I categorized the content into the projects I have done and their steps which each step containing a list of skills that were required and were developed during that step. 

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