Memo: revised

To: Dr. Liu
From: Zach Tijerina, Kristina Corella, Todd Otahal
Subject: Paper air plane usability test
Date: October 29, 2007

The purpose of this memo is to present the results of the air plane usability test performed during class. The goal of the activity was to perform an effective usability test.

Summary
In general, the air plane usability test was effective. We were able too construct the paper air plane described in the instructions with little difficulty.

Discussion
Overall, we were able to complete the project. One problem was the length of the instructions. Many of the steps included excess information that did not help the instructions; rather, they made the instructions more difficult to understand. The graphics beside each instruction were very helpful. Whenever we were puzzled by an instruction, the graphic clearly illustrated what we needed to do.

To improve the instructions, the author could shorten the length of each step. Using imperative and simple English form will help with this.

Recommendation
I’d like to talk to you, when you get a chance, about further improvements that could be made in the instruction pamphlet to insure that future usability tests pass. You can contact me through e-mail or give me a call at 345-324-5634.