Readability
The quality of writing including fluency, flow, engagement, spelling and grammar. Readability also includes the legibility of text and visual elements.Structure
A document that feels organized with a useful layout.Least Astonishment
The use of language and visualizations that are familiar to your target audience.Visual Appeal
A document that is stylish and pleasing to view. For example, the functional use of color to aid comprehension such as a black and white diagram with a single color element that emphasizes a point.Branding
In some cases, a document is expected to be branded according to a corporate style guide.Clarity
Content that makes a clear point. For example, wordage that is selected to communicate as opposed to impress or gloss over a lack of knowledge on the part of the author.Conciseness
Content that gets to the point with no extra information or indirect language.Information Scent
A document that can be easily scanned to find information without reading the entire document.Information Density
An appropriate level of information density relative to the purpose of the document. For example, a presentation might have one point per page but an operations manual might be densely packed with complex charts that can be used quickly without traversing too many pages.Dominance
A document that highlights important information. For example, an earnings release that gives investors everything they need to know in the first paragraph.Complexity Hiding
The presentation of information at one level of detail with links to information that is higher-level or lower-level.Consistency
The use of the same structure, layout, writing style and visual elements throughout the document.Correctness
Lack of factual errors or omissions.Completeness
A document that provides the information required to achieve its objectives.Precision
Information that is as unambiguous as possible.Diligence
A document that has been well researched. Sources are referenced and acknowledged.Credibility
A document has been prepared by an talented individual with an appropriate level of expertise in the topic. Typically evaluated with a process of peer review.Impact
The document achieves its objectives such as conveying knowledge or influencing a target audience.| Overview: Document Quality | ||
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Definition (1) | The value of a document to its target audience. | |
Definition (2) | A document that effectively and efficiently achieves its objectives. | |
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