A1 Journal article (refereed)
Minimalism Heuristics Revisited : Developing a Practical Review Tool (2021)
Virtaluoto, J., Suojanen, T., & Isohella, S. (2021). Minimalism Heuristics Revisited : Developing a Practical Review Tool. Technical Communication, 68(1), 20-36. https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/stc/tc/2021/00000068/00000001/art00003
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Virtaluoto, Jenni; Suojanen, Tytti; Isohella, Suvi
Journal or series: Technical Communication
ISSN: 0049-3155
eISSN: 1938-369X
Publication year: 2021
Volume: 68
Issue number: 1
Pages range: 20-36
Publisher: Society for Technical Communication
Publication country: United States
Publication language: English
Persistent website address: https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/stc/tc/2021/00000068/00000001/art00003
Publication open access: Not open
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Abstract
Method: The revised heuristics are a combination of a literature review, the best practices of technical communication, and a company pilot study where the heuristics were tested.
Results: The article offers a revised list of minimalism heuristics, to be used as part of the minimalist documentation process to ensure documentation quality.
Conclusion: The technical communication field is charting new ground in the era of responsive design and mobile platforms. In this new landscape, the principles of minimalism have much to offer. The proposed minimalism heuristics comprise one strategy of applying minimalism for better documentation quality.
Keywords: technical communication; instruction manuals; minimalism; heuristic; user-centeredness
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Ministry reporting: Yes
VIRTA submission year: 2021
JUFO rating: 1
