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                                                   Appendix E

                                               QUALITY ASSURANCE

                                           MATERIAL REVIEW CHECKLIST

       
       TITLE: _______________________  AUTHOR: ______________________________
       
       REVIEWER: ______________________
       
       DATE: _____________
       
       
       DIRECTIONS:  Check the appropriate columns to indicate degree to which the author met criteria:
       
                    EXCELLENT  indicates that performance met criteria beyond fully successful.
       
                    FULLY SUCCESSFUL  indicates performance met criteria successfully.
       
                    NEEDS ATTN  indicates performance needs supervisory guidance to meet criteria.
       
                    N/A  indicates this criteria did not apply to this situation.

Check only within and not between the boxes.  If undecided, use "comments" section to clarify.
                                                                                                        FULLY           NEEDS        
                                                                                         EXCELLENT      SUCCESSFUL      ATTN       N/A
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 MATERIAL REVIEW CHECKLIST
 
 1.    Material is clearly introduced and states the purpose of the text to the 
       reader.

 2.    Major points of text are summarized at the end.                                                   

 3.    Materials are brief, concise, and in the language or dialect of the target 
       audience.

 4.    Materials are written at the educational and reading level of the target 
       audience.  Avoids jargon and technical phrases.

 5.    Materials use language and terms with which the target audience is 
       comfortable.

 6.    Use active verbs and short, simple sentences, with one concept per 
       sentence in short paragraphs.

 7.    Materials avoid  or define difficult words and concepts. Examples are used 
       to clarify.

 8.    Use terms consistently (e.g., "HIV" and "AIDS virus" are not used 
       interchangeably).

 9.    Materials are straightforward and clear.   (Do not use abbreviations, 
       acronyms, euphemisms, symbolism, statistics, or anything else that could 
       cause confusion.)

 10.   Text uses line drawings if illustrations are included.                                            

 11.   Illustration of anatomy shows position of organs within the whole body 
       (gives relative size and location reference).

 12.   Text uses lists, bullets, or illustrations instead of long discussions.  Visuals 
       (overheads, slides) are used to emphasize key points.

 13.   Text is underlined, boldfaced, or "boxed" for reinforcement.

       COMMENTS:                                                                                         
 
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 MATERIAL REVIEW CHECKLIST
 
 14.   The text dispels myths, uses acceptable channels, refers to value systems 
       for reasons to change behavior or adopt a new perspective.

 15.   Materials provide a call for action.                                                              

 16.   The text illustrates manual skills from audience perspective.

 17.   The text provides reasons for changing behavior.                                                  
 
 18.   Materials provide current and accurate medical information.

 19.   Materials do not contain sexual preference or racial, gender, or ethnic bias.

 20.   Text offers alternative behaviors to the one(s) that put a person at risk.

 21.   Realistic and relevant examples are given.                                                        
                                                                                 
 22.   The format of the text is not visually distracting:                                               
 
       a. Small type (less than 10 point) is not used.
       b. Sentences are neither too short nor too long.
       c. Text  does not contain larger blocks of print.
       d. Right margins are justified.
       e. Only photographs that are reproducible are included.*
       f. Only professional-quality drawings are included.
       g. Technical diagrams are avoided.

 23.   Graphics are immediately identifiable, relevant, and simple.  They 
       reinforce the text.

       COMMENTS:                                                                                           
 
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*    Note: A written release should be obtained from all persons pictured.  The release should clearly state permission to use the photograph 
     and the conditions for use.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    
                                                    

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