Usability Plan
Usability Evaluation Plan
Project Name Approval Copy
Prepared for:
Name and Title Name and Title
Prepared by: Author: Date: Revision
GP&IM/OASIS/Usability and Technical Documentation Denise D. Pieratti April 19, 1995 1
Approvals:
______________________ Name
_______________________ Name
Usability Evaluation Plan for Project Name
Date
This is a sample of a usability test/evaluation plan. Project-specific information has been deleted. Information that needs to be added for your specific situation is underlined.
Introduction
This document describes the usability evaluation plan for Project Name. The purpose of a usability evaluation is to predict the expected performance of the actual customer using the current product and materials, as well as detect any serious problems prior to the release of the product. This plan includes the following sections:
Purpose of the usability evaluation Target audience Design of the usability evaluation Data collection methodology Deliverables Resources Schedule
What is Project Name?
Provide a high level overview of the purpose, functionality, and key features of the application. Describe who the application was designed for. Describe the platform on which it runs, and any special equipment, skills, and or knowledge needed to use it.
Design Usability Goals
Describe usability goals that were defined before the product was developed. The evaluation will focus on determining if the needs of the user are met in a easy to understand, useful, and productive manner. Specific measurable goals for the usability evaluation are outlined in the Usability Evaluation Goals section of this document.
This information was developed by Usability & Technical Documentation, Xerox Corporation, and was compiled for the UPA Conference, July 1995 Page 1
Usability Evaluation Plan for Project Name
Date
Purpose of the Usability Evaluation
The usability evaluation of the Project Name
Project Name Approval Copy
Prepared for:
Name and Title Name and Title
Prepared by: Author: Date: Revision
GP&IM/OASIS/Usability and Technical Documentation Denise D. Pieratti April 19, 1995 1
Approvals:
______________________ Name
_______________________ Name
Usability Evaluation Plan for Project Name
Date
This is a sample of a usability test/evaluation plan. Project-specific information has been deleted. Information that needs to be added for your specific situation is underlined.
Introduction
This document describes the usability evaluation plan for Project Name. The purpose of a usability evaluation is to predict the expected performance of the actual customer using the current product and materials, as well as detect any serious problems prior to the release of the product. This plan includes the following sections:
Purpose of the usability evaluation Target audience Design of the usability evaluation Data collection methodology Deliverables Resources Schedule
What is Project Name?
Provide a high level overview of the purpose, functionality, and key features of the application. Describe who the application was designed for. Describe the platform on which it runs, and any special equipment, skills, and or knowledge needed to use it.
Design Usability Goals
Describe usability goals that were defined before the product was developed. The evaluation will focus on determining if the needs of the user are met in a easy to understand, useful, and productive manner. Specific measurable goals for the usability evaluation are outlined in the Usability Evaluation Goals section of this document.
This information was developed by Usability & Technical Documentation, Xerox Corporation, and was compiled for the UPA Conference, July 1995 Page 1
Usability Evaluation Plan for Project Name
Date
Purpose of the Usability Evaluation
The usability evaluation of the Project Name