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Discuss and verify with the instructional designer, course lead, subject matter expert (SME), or course writer: | Discuss and verify with the instructional designer, course lead, subject matter expert (SME), or course writer: | ||
* Scope of edit: this may change as editing proceeds and may differ from information captured in JIRA | * Scope of edit: this may change as editing proceeds and may differ from information captured in JIRA | ||
| − | * How to handle URLs: | + | * How to handle duplicate edits (for a standard web (SW) and print (PT) course, for example) |
| − | * How to handle lists of resources | + | * How to handle URLs: best practice is as weblinks with author/originator stated, title of resource in bold font, URL provided, instructions to Production |
| − | * Whether to provide a resources page | + | * How to handle lists of resources (provide short lists in module or unit and references list at end of course) |
| + | * Whether to and where to provide a resources page | ||
* Layout in the web (for example, if the Course Schedule will have a separate page or be included in the Course Guide) | * Layout in the web (for example, if the Course Schedule will have a separate page or be included in the Course Guide) | ||
| − | * What citation style is to be used | + | * What citation style is to be used (generally, either APA or MLA) |
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Verify with the curriculum assistant the following: | Verify with the curriculum assistant the following: | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 16 January 2014
Best Practices for Editing TRU-OL Curriculum Materials
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Conduct a Pre-Edit
Before starting to edit a course, confirm with Editing Coordinator (Brian):
- Issue (course) has been entered in JIRA[link] and assigned to you
Discuss and verify with the instructional designer, course lead, subject matter expert (SME), or course writer:
- Scope of edit: this may change as editing proceeds and may differ from information captured in JIRA
- How to handle duplicate edits (for a standard web (SW) and print (PT) course, for example)
- How to handle URLs: best practice is as weblinks with author/originator stated, title of resource in bold font, URL provided, instructions to Production
- How to handle lists of resources (provide short lists in module or unit and references list at end of course)
- Whether to and where to provide a resources page
- Layout in the web (for example, if the Course Schedule will have a separate page or be included in the Course Guide)
- What citation style is to be used (generally, either APA or MLA)
Verify with the curriculum assistant the following:
- Details of the textbook(s) (name, author, edition); companion website; and other resources
- Editor's access to the resources
Set up a style sheet:
- Either set up a new style sheet or get one from the previous editor
- Log in to Blackboard Learn[link] and note in the style sheet choices already made for the course
Set up the folders and files:
- Save all original files renamed according to File Naming Conventions[link]
Back up all materials on the O: drive:
- Use a folder under O: Open Learning Share> Curriculum Services> editing [check] and back these up each day
During Edit [this heading will change]
Use JIRA
- Log work. If there are two MODs (methods of delivery), log work under each one.
- Enter comments for top-level information (from which an editing memo can be made) on the main page.
- Enter comments for granular information under the log work page.
- Estimate percentage of work done.
Use the Style Sheet
- Use and add to the Style Sheet
Send Documentation
- Email edited Course Guide to the appropriate CA
Use Generic [use other word?] Email Addresses
Some OL teams do work on campus or work with several other teams so they might have generic sites. Rather than email a particular person in the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), for example, we use the IPO's generic email address. Generic email addresses:
* Copyright: Copyright@tru.ca[link] * CA Business: CA1@tru.ca[link] * CA Arts: CA2@tru.ca[link] * CA Health: CA3@tru.ca[link] * Media Services : media@tru.ca [verify][link] * Default Course Lead (Naomi) and Project Manager (Andrea C): CurriculumServices@tru.ca[link]