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The approach of user-centered design (UCD) in technical writing consists of the following methodology{{sfn|Lucas|2023e}}:
The approach of user-centered design (UCD) in technical writing consists of the following methodology{{sfn|Lucas|2023e}}:


====User Research====
* User Research: the act of conducting thorough research through surveys, interviews, and usability testing to gain a better understanding of user needs and experiences when using a digital document
User research is the act of conducting thorough research through surveys, interviews, and usability testing to gain a better understanding of user needs and experiences when using a digital document.
* Ideation and prototyping: the process of creating digital designs and prototypes to assist with exploring possible solutions to meet user needs
 
* Usability testing: the act of having users interact with digital document designs and recording and adjusting the design based on user feedback
==== Ideation and Prototyping====
* Implementation: the stage in which the design is implemented after making adjustments from prior testing
Ideation and prototyping refers to the process of creating digital designs and prototypes to assist with exploring possible solutions to meet user needs.
* Evaluation: the stage in which the digital document is assessed to ensure that it is meeting user needs
 
* Maintenance and updates: to maintain a digital document based on user feedback and changing needs
====Usability Testing====
Usability testing refers to the act of having users interact with digital document designs and recording and adjusting the design based on user feedback.
 
====Implementation====
Implementation is the stage in which the design is implemented after making adjustments from prior testing.
 
====Evaluation====
Evaluation refers to the stage in which the digital document is assessed to ensure that it is meeting user needs.
 
====Maintenance and Updates====
Maintenance and updates are required in order to maintain a digital document based on user feedback and changing needs.


===Information Architecture===  
===Information Architecture===  
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