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Estimating Documentation Time
The information below displays average times to complete the various stages of the project. It assumes that the writer is entering the text directly into a computer sytem and that the desktop publishing is used.
Stage Time
Determine deliverables 16 hrs / project
Research content 24 hrs / project
Write documentation plan 48 hrs / project
Design document structure/page 8 hrs / project layout
Write first draft 1 hr / page
Develop graphics 5 hrs / graphic
Compile text and graphics 30 min / page
Review 1st draft for technical 30 min / page accuracy
Amend draft and graphics 30 min / page
Conduct user reviews (customer) (Customer)
Incorporate user comments 30 min / page
Edit grammar 15 min / page
Prepare second draft 15 min / page
Review second draft (customer) 15 min / page
Make final corrections 10 min / page
Test documentation 15 min / page
Arrange camera-ready art 3 days
Print binders/tabs 5 days
Print and collate copies (Black and White 10 days only)
Distribute 1 day
