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Module 03 -- Assignments
Post your wikispaces page. Create a new sub-headline in your Wikispaces Journal titled: "Module ##". Due by the beginning of the next module. Name each sub-category with the tile of the assignment.

Assignment 3.1: Finalize Your Project Definition Presentation
Make changes to your Project Definition Presenation. Be sure to make the required edits based on feedback from the group and your instructor. Save the presentation as a PDF document and name according to the following example: "Lastname_Firstname_Proj_Definition_Final.pdf". Post to your Wikispaces page. Please be prepared to present this final version next module.

Assignment 3.2: Write out the key user story
Type out your list of user story directly into your Wikispaces page. First type out the Analysis based on these actors/elements of the story: User, Stakeholder(s), Goal, Context, Outcome. Then write 2 to 3 paragraphs in a narrative tone. We will be using this story as the basis for a User Story Diagram starting next module.

Assignment 3.3: Find a person who represents your user for an interview
Your goal is to find a few candidates in order to choose one next module. After next module you will be reaching out this person to perform an interview. At this point you are just collecting 3 names and email addresses. Type the names directly into your WIkispaces page.

Module 04 -- Assignments
Post your wikispaces page. Create a new sub-headline in your Wikispaces Journal titled: "Module ##". Due by the beginning of the next module. Name each sub-category with the tile of the assignment.

Assignment 4.1: Read online article
Read the interviewing article: @http://alistapart.com/article/interviewing-humans

Assignment 4.2: Conduct your user interview on one person
Conduct your user interview on one person (More if you want to). 7-10 questions. Make sure you record the results on audio AND take notes. Consider using an app such as ShowMe or OneNote which can sync your written and audio notes to the timestamp on the recording. You can use the device microphone or [|usb mic for ipad]. Type up a summary of the results (100 - 300 words) include min of 3 "memorable" quotations. Type this directly into your Wikispaces.

Assignment 4.3: Identity your user task
Finalize the Statement: When, I need to / want to _, in order to _. Then write the task as a single sentence. Be sure to Identify the primary Task (start with one first, if you have time do more). Break this it down to a series of smaller steps in a typed list ("Step 1: __", "Step 2:__, etc. Shoot for around 8 to 10 steps. These steps then become the pages/views in your wireframe. Type this out as a numbered outline.

Assignment 4.4: Create an 7-10 step wireframe based on your task
Use only black and white and grey. Add content fidelity (black and white images and text). Save as jpegs and post to your wiki. Then print out each step on paper. No labels. We will be doing a paper prototype test in class.