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    <title>USDA Invites You to Reimagine the National School Meals Program Application</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, February 8, 2016&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
USDA challenges others to redesign and reimagine the National School Meals Program Application.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2016/02/usda-invites-you-to-reimagine-national-school-meals-program.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Recruiting Participants &amp;amp; the Legend of “The General Public”</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, July 29, 2015&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Recruiting the correct participants for your test is worth the effort and the benefits show not only in your results, but also in the acceptance of your recommendations by your team members.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2015/07/recruiting-participants.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Welcome to the Reimagined HHS.gov</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, May 19, 2015&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Learn more about the improvements HHS made to HHS.gov to help users find the information and resources they need faster and easier.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2015/05/welcome-to-relauched-hhsgov.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, February 11, 2015&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
A color wheel is an illustrative model of color hues around a circle.  It shows the relationships between the primary, secondary, and intermediate/ tertiary colors and helps demonstrate color temperature. Digital teams communicate exact colors through the use of hex codes.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/color-basics.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, February 3, 2015&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Working with children and teens can be an enlightening experience. You can learn so much about how young people reason, think, and express themselves.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2015/02/working-with-kids-and-teens.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Constructing and Equipping a Lab – Part 3</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, December 1, 2014&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
With a designated space, a mix of equipment, and some practice, you can begin to collect usability data in your own time and on your own turf.   &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2014/12/building-a-lab-series-constructing-and-equipping-a-lab.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Deciding if You Need a Dedicated Usability Lab – Part 2</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, October 16, 2014&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Nothing beats the convenience of having a dedicated usability lab but do you really need one?  We provide scenarios to help you decide whether a fixed lab is the right move for your team.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2014/10/building-a-lab-series-deciding-if-you-need-a-dedicated-usability-lab.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Determining Goals, Needs &amp;amp; Resources for Building a Usability Lab – Part 1</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, September 24, 2014&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Building a usability lab, whether you are new to the field or leading a team, can be quite an undertaking. We’ll take a look at determining organization and client needs, as well as making the most of the technology and resources available in big and small organizations.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2014/09/building-a-lab-series-determining-goals-and-resources.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Usability: What a Project Manager Needs to Know – Part 2</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, June 10, 2014&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Part two of a blog series sharing helpful tips for what a project manager would need to know about usability when managing a technical project plan.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2014/06/part-2-what-a-pm-needs-to-know-about-usability.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Usability: What a Project Manager Needs to Know – Part 1</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 21, 2014&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Find some helpful tips for a project manager to know about usability when managing a technical project plan.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2014/05/part-1-what-a-pm-needs-to-know-about-usability.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Content Strategy Basics</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, December 13, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Content strategy plans for the creation, publication, and governance of useful, usable content.  Content not only includes the words on the page but also the images that are used, the structure and layout, how it is found, and more.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/content-strategy.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Creating Cross-Channel Experiences</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, November 12, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Ensuring a valuable and consistent user experience across all channels helps build credibility and trust in your brand.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2013/11/creating-cross-channel-experiences.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Take Our Redesign Survey!</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/take-our-redesign-survey.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>DigitalGov User Experience Program</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
GSA’s DigitalGov User Experience Program, formerly the First Fridays Usability Testing Program, is a twice-monthly demonstration project aimed at teaching agency staff how to find and fix usability problems on government websites and applications.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/guidance/gsa-first-fridays-program.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>HHS Usability Lab</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
HHS operates two usability labs that are free of charge to other federal agencies.  Learn more about the lab set-up, how to make a reservation, and planning a test.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/guidance/hhs-usability-lab.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Traditional Clearance Process for Information Collection</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The Traditional Clearance process is one of the two processes for obtaining PRA clearance. Traditional Clearance Process requires a 60-day Federal Register notice.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/guidance/traditional-clearance-process.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Fast-Track Clearance Process for Information Collection</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The Fast-Track Clearance process is one of the two processes for obtaining PRA clearance.  Collections submitted for Fast-Track clearance do not require a 60-day Federal Register notice. There are two parts to the Fast-Track Clearance.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/guidance/fast-track-clearance-process.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Information Collection and Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Overview</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
To avoid overburdening the public with federally sponsored data collections, the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires that federal agencies obtain Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval before requesting or collecting most types of information from the public.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/guidance/pra-overview.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>User-Centered Design Process Map</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The user-centered design process is composed of several methods and tasks related to website development.The type of site you are developing, your timeline and the environment in which you are developing will determine the tasks you perform and the order in which you perform them.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/ucd-map.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Creating a User-Centered Approach in Government</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Agencies improve the quality of their information and services by embracing a user-centric approach.  They also save money long-term through focusing on iterative improvements.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/user-centered-government.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Benefits of User-Centered Design</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Find out why doing user experience work is worth the time and resources.  Learn how to measure and communicate your success.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/benefits-of-ucd.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Tour the Site</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Usability.gov is focused on your needs by providing the information and tools to create usable, responsive, intuitive, and accessible online experiences.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/site-tour.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>About Us</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Usability.gov is the leading resource for information on usability and user-centered design. Find out more about linking to site resources, citing as a source, and contact information.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/about-us/index.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Widgets and Badges</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Connect your users with user experience best practices and resources. Add a usability.gov widget to your website, blog, or other site.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/stay-connected/index.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Visual Design Basics</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Visual design focuses on the aesthetics of a site and its related materials by strategically implementing images, colors, fonts, and other elements.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/visual-design.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>User Interface Design Basics</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The goal of User Interface (UI) design is to anticipate what users might need to do and ensures that the interface has elements that are easy to access, understand, and use to facilitate those actions.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/user-interface-design.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Information Architecture Basics</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Information architecture (IA) focuses on organizing, structuring, and labeling content in an effective and sustainable way.    &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/information-architecture.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Usability Evaluation Basics</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Usability Evaluation focuses on how well users can learn and use a product to achieve their goals. It also refers to how satisfied users are with that process.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/usability-evaluation.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Interaction Design Basics</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Interaction design focuses on creating engaging interfaces with well thought out behaviors.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/interaction-design.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Web Analytics Basics</title>
    <link>https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/web-analytics.html</link>
    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Web analytics is the collection, reporting, and analysis of website data.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/web-analytics.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Accessibility Basics</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Accessibility relates to how a disabled person accesses or benefits from a site, system or application. Section 508  is the governing principal; it requires that all government information be accessible to disabled users.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/accessibility.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>User Experience Basics</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
User experience (UX) refers to the quality of the user’s interaction with and perceptions of a system.  User experience design requires a deep understanding of users.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/user-experience.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Project Management Basics</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Project management focuses on planning and organizing a project and its resources.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/project-management.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>User Research Basics</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, October 7, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
User research focuses on understanding user behaviors, needs, and motivations through observation techniques, task analysis, and other feedback methodologies.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/user-research.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, September 19, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Setting measurable usability goals, focused on how users complete top tasks, helps your team to assess the performance of your site.   &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2013/09/measurable-usability-goals.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, September 18, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Reporting usability test results should focus primarily on your findings and recommendations that are differentiated by levels of severity.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/reporting-usability-test-results.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Conducting a successful usability test requires you to have a test plan ready, participants recruited, and moderation technique decided on.   &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/running-usability-tests.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Recruit usability test participants who represent you target users. Although you may have multiple potential users groups, try to include each.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/recruiting-usability-test-participants.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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A usability test plan documents what metrics you are going to capture, the number of participants you are going to test, and what scenarios you will use.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/planning-usability-testing.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 17, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A receipt to document that a participant has received compensation for testing.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/receipt-form-usability-test-compensation-adult.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 17, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A receipt to document that a minor child has received compensation for testing. To be competed by the parent or guardian in attendance for testing.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/receipt-form-usability-test-compensation-minor.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 17, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of how to welcome and prepare participants for their test session, explain the purpose and explain the roles during the session.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/introduction-to-testing-with-moderator-interaction.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 17, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 17, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Use this form to document a participant&#039;s consent to participate in a remote usability test session.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/consent-form-remote-usability-test-adult.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 17, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Use this form to document a parent/guardian&#039;s consent to have a child or young person, less than eighteen years of age participate in testing.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/consent-form-minor.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 17, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Use this form to document a participant&#039;s consent to participate in testing.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <link>https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/consent-recording-release-form-minor.html</link>
    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 17, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Use this form to document a parent/guardian&#039;s consent to have a child or young person, less than eighteen years of age, participate in testing and have that session recorded.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/consent-recording-release-form-minor.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, August 26, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Responsive design is often the most effective solution to provide a positive experience for users accessing information from a growing variety of devices. Learn more at Usability.gov.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2013/08/responsive-design-one-site-fits-all.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, August 5, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Updating the Guidelines is an important part of the reboot of our Usability.gov Program. We’re creating the process and want to know how you’d like to see it take shape.   &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2013/08/getting-the-guidelines-up-to-date.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Tuesday, July 9, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Usability.gov’s re-boot not only has a pioneering new design; it also reflects our new, expanded purpose. Learn more about the reboot.   &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2013/07/welcome-to-relaunched-site.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Use this form to document a participant&#039;s consent to participate in testing and have that session recorded.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/consent-recording-release-form-adult.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Email templates for recruitment, confirmation and reminder emails.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/email-template-usability-study-recruiting.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A brief outline to provide the background, purpose,  methodology and outcomes of planned testing.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/ux-study-overview-template.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A checklist for planning and executing a usability study.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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	An example of a usability test report.  Customize the report to suit your needs.&lt;/div&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/report-template-usability-test.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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	An example of a usability test plan.  Customize the plan to suit your needs.&lt;/div&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/usability-test-plan-template.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of a screener for Web site testing. You may want other questions or a different mix of participants for a usability test of your site.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/usability-test-screener-website-example-1.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of a screener for a specific government Web site. You may want other questions or a different mix of participants for a usability test of your site.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/usability-test-screener-government-site.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of a usability test report.  Customize the report to suit your needs.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/report-template-usability-test-short.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of how to welcome and prepare participants for their test session, explain the purpose and explain the roles during the session.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;An example of a survey report.  Customize the report to suit your needs.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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	This template is designed to detail the requirements and expectations of a Contractor organizing, facilitating and reporting on web usability testing.&lt;/div&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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	This template is designed to detail the requirements and expectations of a Contractor providing usability and standards development consulting support. &lt;/div&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/sow-template-web-usability-consulting.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Monday, June 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This template is designed to detail the requirements and expectations of a Contractor to support recruiting, scheduling, and compensating participants to take part usability testing and focus group&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/sow-template-usability-focus-group-participant-recruitment.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of a screener used to recruit participants for an online survey. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <link>https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/usability-test-screener-mobile-device-testing.html</link>
    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of a screener used to recruit participants for a website test using their Smartphones.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/usability-test-screener-mobile-device-testing.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of a screener for Web site testing. You may want other questions or a different mix of participants for a usability test of your site.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This template is designed to detail the requirements and expectations of a Contractor supporting planning, analyzing, designing, implementing, evaluating, and testing a Government Web site.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The purpose of personas is to provide a reliable representation of your key audience segments for reference.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/persona-development-discussion-guide.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A format for presenting usability questions, scenarios, recommended pathways, and measures.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This document the possible layout and examples for documenting Measurable Usability Goals.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <link>https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/questions-ask-kick-meetings.html</link>
    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Contains questions pertaining to your site purpose/vision, goals, audiences, tasks, and usability objectives, requirements, technology needs, timeline and plan.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/questions-ask-kick-meetings.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <link>https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/usability-intern-interview-questions-sample-projects-template.html</link>
    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A list of possible questions for use during  an intern interview.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of announcement template for a paid internship.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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    <title>Report Template: Card Sort Results</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of a Card Sort report.  Customize the report to suit your needs.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 21, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
During usability testing participants will try to complete typical tasks while observers watch, listen and takes notes.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/usability-testing.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, June 20, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
A use case is a written description of how users will perform tasks on your website.  It is represented as a sequence of simple steps, beginning with a user&amp;#039;s goal and ending when that goal is fulfilled.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/use-cases.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, June 20, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Card sorting is used to help design or evaluate the information architecture of a site.  Participants organize topics into categories that make sense to them and may also help you label these groups.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/card-sorting.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 14, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The CIF report is an international usability reporting standard.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 14, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Questions used by W3C as part of WAI Website redesign project.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 14, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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    <link>https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/report-template-usability-test-results-short.html</link>
    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 14, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of a condensed PowerPoint presentation of usability test report.  Customize the report to suit your needs.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 14, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of a PowerPoint presentation of usability test report.  Customize the report to suit your needs.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 14, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An example of a Survey report.  Customize the report to suit your needs.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/resources/templates/report-template-survey-research-findings.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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&lt;p&gt;This document provides a description and examples of both Design and Functional wireframes.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, June 14, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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Learn how to optimize your content for the Web.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/writing-for-the-web.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, June 5, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
First Click Testing examines what a test participant would click on first on the interface in order to complete their intended task.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/first-click-testing.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, June 5, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The System Usability Scale (SUS) is a reliable tool for measuring the usability.   It consists of a 10 item questionnaire with five response options for respondents; from Strongly agree to Strongly disagree.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/system-usability-scale.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, June 5, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
In a heuristic evaluation, usability experts review your site’s interface and compare it against accepted usability principles. The analysis results in a list of potential usability issues.   &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/heuristic-evaluation.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 30, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Eye tracking involves measuring either where the eye is focused or the motion of the eye as an individual views a web page.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/eye-tracking.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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A project plan takes into account the approach the team will take and helps the team and stakeholders document decisions made regarding the objective, scope, schedule, resources, and deliverables.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/develop-plan.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 30, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Contextual interviews provide important information to researchers about what context works within.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/contextual-interview.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 30, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Focus groups are moderated discussions used to gather feedback.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/focus-groups.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Individual interviews allow you to probe their attitudes, beliefs, desires, and experiences to get a deeper understanding of the users who come to your site. You can also ask them to rate or rank choices for site content.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/individual-interviews.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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A persona is a written representation of your website’s intended users. Find out more about developing personas at Usability.gov.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/personas.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Creating an interdisciplinary team with the right mix of skills is vital to the smooth and successful execution of any project.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/project-team.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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The kick-off meeting allows your team to review the current website, discuss goals for the new site, and understand the project plan.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/kick-off-meeting.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 30, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
A prototype is a draft version of a product that allows you to explore your ideas and show the intention behind a feature or the overall design concept to users before investing time and money into development.   &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/prototyping.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Remote usability testing allows you to conduct user research with participants in their natural environment by employing screen-sharing software or online remote usability vendor services.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/remote-testing.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Website requirements are a list of necessary functions, capabilities, or characteristics related to your website and the plans for creating it.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/requirements.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Testing mobile devices such as phones, tablets, and eReaders requires special equipment and methodology.  Learn how usability practitioners capture touch interactions.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/mobile-device-testing.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Online surveys are structured questionnaires that your target audience completes over the internet.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/online-surveys.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Organization schemes are the various ways of defining the relationships between pieces of content.  Most content can be categorized in multiple ways. Schemes can be broken down into exact and subjective.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/organization-schemes.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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An organizational structure defines the types of relationships between pieces of content.  Successful structures allow users to predict where they may find information on the site.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/organization-structures.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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A scenario is a short story about a specific user with a specific goal at your site. Scenarios are the questions, tasks, and stories that users bring to your Web site and that the Web site must satisfy.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/scenarios.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Task analysis is the process of learning about ordinary users by observing them in action to understand in detail how they perform their tasks and achieve their intended goals.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/task-analysis.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 29, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
With the parallel design technique, several people create an initial design from the same set of requirements. Each person works independently, and when finished, shares his/her concepts with the group.   &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/parallel-design.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Interface elements include input controls, navigational and informational components, and containers. Learn when to use each be consistent and predictable their use.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/user-interface-elements.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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A content inventory is a list of all the content on your site. Web content can include text, images, documents, and applications.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/content-inventory.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 29, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
A wireframe is a two-dimensional illustration of a page’s interface that specifically focuses on space allocation and prioritization of content, functionalities available, and intended behaviors.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/wireframing.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, May 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Learn about the lessons learned from the CancerNet redesign. CancerNet provides current and accurate cancer information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Federal Government&amp;#039;s principal agency for cancer research.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2009/10/cancernet-redesign.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Create an information architecture that represents your content and label the links to make that content easy to find.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2009/08/organizing-web-content.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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URLs are an important part of the user interface.  Find out the guidelines and strategies for creating usable domain names based on GSA&amp;#039;s experience changing firstGov.gov to USA.gov.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2007/03/creating-usable-domain-names.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, May 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Selecting a Web content management system (WCMS), can be a daunting process. As part of its selection process, HHS reviewed the market and selected several applications to assess.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2007/01/hhs-usability-tests-wcms-options.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Breadcrumbs are designed to allow visitors to quickly navigate a site by providing a trail. They help users develop mental models of the site structure as well.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2006/11/breadcrumb-navigation.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, May 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Determining the appropriate number of participants for usability tests can be difficult. Use the cumulative binomial probability to help determine the correct number of participants needed.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2006/09/correct-number-of-test-participants.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, May 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Learn about which location for navigation is best to help users access subsequent content pages.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2006/04/left-navigation-is-best.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, May 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Good usability testing provides an opportunity for clear-cut improvements to a website. To get the best possible picture collect information about their effectiveness, their efficiency, and their satisfaction level.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2006/03/complete-picture-with-usability-testing.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, May 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Evidence shows that the iterative approach, which focuses on testing, making changes, and retesting, is a solid way to improve the quality of your users&amp;#039; experience.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2005/08/basics-for-optimal-usability.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Friday, May 24, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Evidence shows that the iterative approach, which focuses on testing, making changes, and retesting, is a solid way to improve the quality of your users&amp;#039; experience.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2005/07/iterative-design.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Low-fidelity prototypes appear to be as effective as high-fidelity prototypes at detecting many types of usability issues. Low-fidelity prototypes have an additional advantage in that they can be created quickly and easily, and they do not require advanced computer skills.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2005/06/paper-prototypes-and-software-prototypes.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 23, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Get the lessons learned based on the results of usability tests on two booklets from the National Cancer Institute that were transferred from print to the Web.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2009/10/designing-educational-booklets-for-the-web.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 23, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Users are most useful in helping to identifying user requirements and what a system will do. Users are less valuable when involved in determining how best to do it.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2005/03/users-are-not-good-designers.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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A key ingredient to developing a usable Web site is to define your audiences and their goals. The purpose is to get a deep understanding of who you are designing for and their primary content or service needs.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2005/09/audience-segmentation.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <title>Judging the Severity of Usability Issues on Web Sites: This Doesn&amp;#039;t Work</title>
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 23, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Even highly experienced usability specialists cannot agree on which usability issues will have the greatest impact on usability.  Find out more about the challenges of of ranking or judging the severity of usability issues.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2005/10/judging-the-severity-of-usability-issues.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 23, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Users are becoming more skeptical of the information they find online. Learn about the factors impacting your website&amp;#039;s credibility.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2009/10/credibility.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 23, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Usability testing equipment for mobile devices is improving. Read the results of a study HHS conducted on two mobile user-testing tools, the usability platter and usability clip.   &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2012/11/mobile-usability-testing-testers.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Find out what factors influence performance on mobile and what is further needed from the research community.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2010/05/mobile-device-usability.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 23, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Find out what areas of a page, based on eye tracking, are grabbing a user’s attention and the areas that are being ignored and how a user searches for information.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2010/03/eyetracking.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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Effectively moderating usability tests is critical to gaining insights about your users needs. Learn about the many techniques researchers use to moderate sessions.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2013/04/moderating-usability-tests.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 23, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Find out what researchers are saying and how you can improve the effectiveness of the image carousel on your homepage.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2013/04/image-carousels.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 23, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
There is a significant increase in online learning.  Learn about the technical approaches to educational system design, learner characteristics, and more.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2010/01/adaptive-web-based-learning-environments.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 23, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Participate in our online card sort to help us develop the information architecture of Usability.gov.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2013/01/redesign-card-sort.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Evaluating your website with both usability and accessibility in mind gives all users the best possible user experience. Learn more about tying accessibility into usability at Usability.gov.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2013/01/accessibility-and-usability.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Provide your feedback and help make Usability.gov the leading resource for user experience guidelines and best practices.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2012/12/redesign-survey.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
HHS is redesigning Usability.gov and we want your input to make the site better. Find out how you can join the conversation and contribute to the site.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2012/11/recreating-the-home-of-user-experience.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Providing cancer information on handheld wireless devices such as Palm and Pocket PCs presents new challenges to designers and usability professionals. This case study evaluates the process from recruitment to testing to screen designs.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2009/10/designing-for-handhelds.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Online trust is important whether you are trying to distribute information or initiating online business transactions.  Find out how to design with trust as a consideration.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2009/09/building-trust.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Learn about the benefits and challenges of designing color-friendly sites, and which colors work best.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2010/02/color-blindness.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
NCI explores AvantGo Enterprise 4.2 Solution, which provides a platform to deliver Internet content onto handheld wireless devices such as Palm and Pocket PCs.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2009/10/using-avantgo-for-development.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
A user&amp;#039;s perception of a website can evoke a wide range of emotions and attitudes. These impact the user&amp;#039;s attitude towards the site&amp;#039;s content, advertised products, company, credibility and site usability.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2009/07/aesthetics-and-attitude.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Creating an online form can present developers with many challenges. This case study reviews how a paper-based form was taken through the usability engineering process to develop a functional online version.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2009/10/online-form.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Find out what you need to consider when desiging a site used by seniors.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2008/12/aging-and-usability.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Find out about the importance of aligning labels to fields in form design.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2008/04/usable-online-forms.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Links are the primary means by which users navigate Web sites. If users do not notice, or do not think that links are clickable, they may not use the links.  Learn about the best practices for formatting links.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2007/05/underlining-links.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The perception of credibility goes a long way in reassuring users that they&amp;#039;ve reached a website that provides useful content and that there&amp;#039;s substance behind that content.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2006/12/credibility.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
To meet your users’ needs, it is essential to know your audience and to design for them. A key way to do this is by identifying your Web site’s primary users and recruiting a sample for usability testing.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2005/12/recruiting-participants.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Write SOWs that include baseline and redesign segments related to usability engineering, which helps agencies save money.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2006/01/usability-sow.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
LiveHelp, NCI&amp;#039;s instant messaging service, is a pilot program that provides search and navigation support for users of NCI Web pages. The program is being piloted to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of instant messaging to facilitate access to cancer information.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2009/10/livehelp-instant-messaging.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
By using the parallel design method you can consider as many design ideas as possible before selecting the best with which to begin the iterative design and testing process.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2006/02/parallel-design.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
You can do testing in either a formal or informal setting. Compare the benefits of fixed labs and portable labs.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2006/06/portable-and-fixed-usability-labs.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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    <description>&lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 22, 2013&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Learn which types of documents users prefer to read online and which they usually &amp;quot;print then read&amp;quot;.  When reading online, line length impacts performance.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2006/08/line-length-and-onscreen-reading.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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There are definite, predictable degenerative effects of aging on a person’s ability to effectively and efficiency interact with Web-based systems.  Learn about the research-based guidelinesfor building sites with seniors as an audience.  &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.usability.gov/get-involved/blog/2005/11/age-related-guidelines.html&quot;&gt; Read More &lt;/a&gt;</description>

    
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