Topic-Based Writing in DITA

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Task Analysis Form

Use this form to do a task analysis on a new product, feature, or component.

Question	Details	Comments
What is the business goal?
What tasks does the user neaed to perform to accomplish the goal?
What are the mental and physical steps required for each task?	Mental:

	Physical:
Who performs the task?	Audience:

	Experience:

	Role:

	Authority:
When and under what conditions is the task performed?	Requirements:

	Limitations:

	Environment:
What are potential distractions to accomplishing the goal?	Troubleshooting:

	Alternative path:

	Exception path:
What does the user need to know about the task?	Duration:

	Complexity:

	Frequency:
What is the sequence of tasks?
What is the expected result?

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