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Use task documents to learn how to complete a task, as opposed to [[:Category:Reference|finding factual information]] or [[:Category:Concept|understanding a concept]]. | |||
Tasks can typically be done by one person over the course of a couple of hours. | |||
Contrast tasks with processes, which are collections of tasks. Processes often require multiple participants and take days, weeks, or longer. | Contrast tasks with processes, which are collections of tasks. Processes often require multiple participants and take days, weeks, or longer. | ||
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Follow these best practices when writing task documentation: | Follow these best practices when writing task documentation: | ||
* Draft your documentation on a collaboration platform like Google Docs first | * Do not mix document types. Break out [[:Category:Reference|references]] or [[:Category:Concept|concepts]] into their own wiki article. | ||
* Follow the [[style guide]] | * Draft your documentation on a collaboration platform like Google Docs first. Ask for feedback on your draft from others, especially [[subject matter experts]]. | ||
* Test your documentation by trying to complete the task using the instructions | * Follow the [[style guide]]. | ||
* Do not duplicate information that's on a different wiki page -- instead, link to the other page, so that we maintain one source of authoritative information. | |||
* Test your documentation by trying to complete the task using the instructions. | |||
* Publish your documentation on the wiki once you're happy with it! | * Publish your documentation on the wiki once you're happy with it! | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:15, 9 February 2024
Use task documents to learn how to complete a task, as opposed to finding factual information or understanding a concept.
Tasks can typically be done by one person over the course of a couple of hours.
Contrast tasks with processes, which are collections of tasks. Processes often require multiple participants and take days, weeks, or longer.
Example
Examples of tasks at Artisan's include:
- Focusing the laser on the laser cutter
- Reserving a tool
- Changing the speed of a drill press
- Creating a tool page on the wiki
Writing a task document
Follow these best practices when writing task documentation:
- Do not mix document types. Break out references or concepts into their own wiki article.
- Draft your documentation on a collaboration platform like Google Docs first. Ask for feedback on your draft from others, especially subject matter experts.
- Follow the style guide.
- Do not duplicate information that's on a different wiki page -- instead, link to the other page, so that we maintain one source of authoritative information.
- Test your documentation by trying to complete the task using the instructions.
- Publish your documentation on the wiki once you're happy with it!
Pages in category "Task"
The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.