Methodology and Style


Verbs, Ltd. understands that no single writing style or methodology can meet the needs of every company. We adapt to your writing approach and standards.

We offer expertise in the following areas:

Methodologies

  • Information Mapping
  • Publications-Development Life Cycle Model *
  • Software Development Life Cycle Methodology
  • Oracle Tutor Methodology

Styles

  • Microsoft Manual of Style
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Associated Press

* JoAnn Hackos is author of "Managing Your Documentation Projects" (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., ISBN 0-471-590099-1). Refer to her book for a complete study of the publications-development life cycle model.

Approach

Verbs, Ltd. works with organizations to develop information that meets their business objectives.

We understand that poor information has a serious impact on the bottom line of your organization. The following approach helps us deliver a quality product to your organization:

Analyze

  • Gain an understanding of the business issues that your company needs solved.
  • Discuss how to solve issues through improved information.

Plan

  • Provide solutions that meet the needs of your audience and business objectives.
  • Provide a project plan based on your development schedule.

Develop

  • Establish methods to research, collect, develop, verify, review, and store information.
  • Develop information with clarity, focus and impact.
  • Provide status of the project.

Evaluate

  • Evaluate the success of the project.
  • Review and improve upon successes and determine next steps.

E-Learning Solutions

Our objective is to provide engaging learning activities that target specific business goals.

Verbs, Ltd. designs and develops engaging e-learning that promotes an interactive learning experience, and increases learner retention.

We provide e-learning that will enhance your blended training solution, such as

  • tutorials
  • slide shows
  • software demo
  • guided tours
  • stories
  • tests, and
  • assessments.

Our approach enables us to break complex information into its most basic elements, and then create e-learning that works.

Verbs, Ltd. can deliver e-learning tailored to your organization.

William Horton - "Learning activities are the verbs of learning. They put people in action. They elevate learning from passive reading and watching to active seeking, selecting, and creating knowledge." 

For more information about William Horton, visit his web site at http://www.horton.com.