Summary & Synthesis

Summary & Synthesis Usability Test Plan

Sat, 02 May 2020 18:27:30 -0000

This week I look at usability methods, both quantitative and qualitative, and stress the importance of a thorough usability testing plan.

Heuristic Evaluation & Cognitive Walkthrough

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:52:16 -0000

Host Emily Kuznar Laird discusses usability inspection methods heuristic evaluation and cognitive walkthrough as she continues her exploration of user-centered research for technical communicators.

Summary & Synthesis Self-Isolation Edition

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:10:40 -0000

Host Emily Kuznar Laird explores the remaining chapters of Don Norman's The Design of Everyday Things and takes a critical look at personas by reviewing two different studies.

Summary & Synthesis Norman, Gibson, and St. Amant

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:34:56 -0000

Host Emily Kuznar Laird summarizes and synthesizes readings and theories by Norman, Gibson, and St. Amant in this focused podcast on user-centered research for technical communicators.

Summary & Synthesis Science and Rhetoric

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:31:46 -0000

This episode looks at the relationship between science and rhetoric in user-experience, as well as more best practices.

Hosted Emily Kuznar Laird, MSTPC graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Summary & Synthesis Buley and Krug

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:00:57 -0000

This week offers a summary and synthesis of authors Steve Krug and Leah Buley. Host Emily Kuznar Laird is a graduate student in the technical communication program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

For information on the MSTPC program at UW-Stout: https://www.uwstout.edu/programs/ms-technical-and-professional-communication