Julianna Davis
Technical Writing II
February 22, 1999
Documentation Plan (Revised)
Creating a Personal Web Site Using FrontPage 98
Goals
After reading this document, the user will be able to create a personal Web site using FrontPage 98. In order to meet this goal, the following topics will be addressed:
Scope
The scope of this document is intentionally narrow and only focuses on the principal features of FrontPage 98 to develop a Web site.
Limitations
This document assumes that the user already possesses an understanding of the Internet. This document will not contain an in-depth discussion of the topic.
Audience Analysis
This document assumes that the user possesses intermediate to experienced computer skills and is comfortable in a Windows environment. The user is also expected to have a copy of FrontPage 98, an Internet connection, and Web searching experience. The user is not expected to possess any previous knowledge of Web site development.
Content Profile
Preface
Concepts
Web site fundamentals and definitions
Views
Themes
Templates
View tabs
Hyperlinks and bookmarks
Tables
Procedures
References
Create a three page document with steps, screen shots, and call outs
Create a one page document with a graphic that depicts the Web development process in the shape of a "W"
Series of screen shots and call outs to explain the FrontPage 98 Editor toolbars
Screen shot and call outs to explain the FrontPage 98 Explorer toolbar
Screen shot and call outs to explain the FrontPage 98 Explorer views toolbar
Comparison table of FrontPage 98 and other Web authoring tools
Table of Web resources
Document Types
The main document types to be included in this paper are: concepts, procedures and reference. This document will also contain a tutorial, quick start/job aid, and front matter material.
Research Requirements
I will need to learn FrontPage 98 and create a Web site early in the process of writing this document. I am planning to have a Web site completed by February 22, previewed in Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer by February 22, and installed on the Web by March 8.
Preliminary Page and Screen Designs
The type and size of font employed will be used consistently throughout the document to signify the different headings and body text. The following are examples of headings and body text:
Heading 1 – 16 points
Heading 2 – 14 points
Heading 3 – 12 points
Body text – 11 points
Delivery Dates
Monday, Feb. 1:
Research and define project topic. Start documentation plan.
Monday, Feb. 8:
Submit documentation plan. Write audience definition and concepts.
Monday, Feb. 15:
Complete audience definition. Start procedures.
Monday, Feb. 22:
Finish concepts. Begin tutorial.
Monday, Mar. 1:
Complete procedures. Create quick start/job aid.
Monday, Mar. 8:
Complete tutorial and quick start/job aid. Begin reference.
Monday, Mar. 15:
Complete reference. Edit and revise audience definition, concepts, procedures, and tutorial.
Monday, Mar. 22:
Prepare conventions, title page, table of contents, glossary, and index.
Monday, Mar. 29:
Complete final revisions.
Monday, Apr. 5:
Submit and present final project.