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All of these tasks are from the point of view of the user. We have divided our tasks into Major tasks (which are directly linked the functionality of the website, such as creating a poll) and Minor tasks (which are more administrative, such as the creation of a user profile).
Create a poll between two items Goal: User would like to set up a poll so that people can vote between them to help inform the user's decision. Precondition: User can't decide between two items. This could be where to go for dinner, what to watch, which shoes to buy, etc. This user also needs to be near a computer or a smartphone with internet. User must be logged in for this. Subtasks: Describe the two items using a name and/or image and/or description. Describe the context in which the decision is being made. (User is trying to save money, user wants people to vote based on overall traits, etc) Optional: Set a time limit on when voting ends Finish creating poll Be able to view voting results for this newly-created poll as the poll goes on Receive a notification when the poll ends, with a summary of results Super bonus subtask: After the decision has been made, user selects which option they ultimately decided on to give feedback to the voters
Vote on a poll Goal: User wants to vote on a poll that has been created so that the user can be a part of other users' decisions (or so that the user can procrastinate and put off doing his or her pset). Precondition: User is bored and/or feeling helpful and is near a computer or a smartphone with internet. User must be logged in for this. Subtasks: Find a poll to vote on, either through a search (on poll traits such as item names, time remaining, number of votes so far) or randomized listing Select one of the two items in the poll Optional: Add a comment to go along with the vote Submit the vote View a summary of how the votes have been cast thus far.
Search and browse polls Goal: User wants to search and browse through completed polls so that the user can make a decision about items in an existing previous poll without having to remake a new poll. Also, the user would like to search and browse polls to see what people are comparing. For instance, if the user is trying to find movies similar to Lord of the Rings (LotR), the user can search for polls with LotR to see what it is being compared to. Precondition: User is near a computer with internet and is curious about a specific item or topic, whether because they are trying to make a decision or because they are trying to find similar items. User does not need to be logged in for this. Subtasks: Enter search queries, which may include a search on the name/description of the items, total number of votes, etc. View results listing the items in the poll along with a summary of results View the comments for a given side of a poll View statistics about a particular item (For instance, how often items with names matching "iPhone" have been voted for and against, how many polls have been created with that item name, a list of other items that have been popular contenders, etc)
Create a user profile and log in Goal: User wants to create a user profile and log in so that the user can vote on polls and create polls. Precondition: User is near a computer or a smartphone with internet and has the desire to use this website. Subtasks: Enter required information (username, email and password for creation of account and then only username/password or email/password for logging in) Submit information and log in Change password if desired
Reset password Goal: User would like to reset his or her password so that the user can log in if they forget the password. Precondition: User is near a computer or a smartphone with internet and has forgotten his or her password. The user must already have an existing account. Subtasks: Enter username or email Submit and receive an email that the password has been changed
Change user password Goal: User would like to change his or her password so that they can (hopefully) increase the security of their account. Precondition: User is near a computer or a smartphone with internet and would like to change his or her password. The user must already have an existing account. Subtasks: Enter old password Enter new password Submit to change password
Major Tasks
Create a poll between two items
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