RE: Task Analysis tools

["Joe Malin" <jmalin -at- tuvox -dot- com>]

I can recommend Task Modeler. I saw a demo of it from IBMers; it
*rocks*! 


	 Joe Malin
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Subject: Re: Task Analysis tools

Hi Wade -

"Task Modeler is an Eclipse-based software tool for modeling human
activity as a hierarchy of tasks and related elements. An information
architect can use it to design DITA (Darwin Information Typing
Architecture) maps. A usability practitioner can produce either classic
HTA (Hierarchical Task
Analysis) diagrams or RAG (Roles and Goals) diagrams. The tool can be
used in a workshop, during a field study, or at one's desk to rapidly
create, explore, analyse, and share these models. Task Modeler is easy
to learn, responsive in use, and adaptable to evolving practices. It
creates attractive, expressive diagrams that inform and engage design
stakeholders."

http://alphaworks.ibm.com/tech/taskmodeler

BTW an excellent book on task analysis is "User and Task Analysis for
Interface Design" by Ginny Redish and JoAnn Hackos. Despite the title,
it's equally useful for tech writers.

Stuart

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