Transcript poster do's and don'ts

Claims: good, bad and cautions
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• Well designed education materials and
a coaching device will facilitate
consumers to make the best use of their
<assistive technology> to improve or
maintain their health and quality of life.
• This virtual coach can serve as a
reminding system for extended use
as well as a training tool for new users.
Since we’re the QoLT Center,
this is practically a given.
The statement adds nothing to the story.
improved
A strong statement: we’ve discovered
an additional benefit of the new
technology.
• Well designed education materials and
a coaching device will facilitate
consumers to make the best use of their
<assistive technology>.
• This virtual coach can serve as a
reminding system for extended use
as well as a training tool for new users.
Claims: good, bad and cautions
original
• Mobility is key contributor to
quality of life and social
communication.
• Actual usage patterns and user
behavior in natural contexts are
largely unknown. Previous
approaches, such as surveys
and lab testing, are inadequate
to measure them.
Again, this statement adds
nothing to the story.
Unless you’re very sure about ALL of
the previous studies, avoid potential
embarrassment (you may find yourself
presenting to the author of many
previous studies!).
improved
• Actual usage patterns and user
behavior in natural contexts are
largely unknown.
• Surveys and lab testing don’t
provide a complete picture.
Claims: good, bad and cautions
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• This system is the first of its kind.
• Our survey revealed that there is
great demand for its functionality.
Unless you’re absolutely sure yours is the first,
this is a dangerous statement.
“Most” is a strong, yet safe, statement.
improved
• Most existing devices
don’t have this feature.
• Our survey revealed that there is
great demand for that functionality.