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* 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: for example, as weblinks with author/originator stated, title of resource in bold font, URL provided, instructions to Production | * How to handle URLs: for example, as weblinks with author/originator stated, title of resource in bold font, URL provided, instructions to Production | ||
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* Either set up a new style sheet or get one from the previous editor | * 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 | * Log in to Blackboard Learn[link] and note in the style sheet choices already made for the course | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
Revision as of 12:28, 14 January 2014
Best Practices for Editing TRU-OL Curriculum Materials
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Conduct a Pre-Edit
Confirm with Brian (editing co-ordinator) the following:
- Issue (course) has been entered in JIRA[link] and assigned
Discuss and verify with the instructional designer, course lead, SME, or course writer the following:
- Scope of edit: this may change as editing proceeds and may differ from information captured in JIRA
- How to handle URLs: for example, as weblinks with author/originator stated, title of resource in bold font, URL provided, instructions to Production
- What citation style is to be used
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
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.