Module 07: Proofreading and Quality Control

Teaching Deck

Learning Objectives

  • Prioritize proofreading tasks by scientific impact
  • Apply consistent adjudication rules
  • Use quality metrics to support release decisions
  • Document uncertainty and unresolved issues

Session Outcomes

  • Learners can complete the module capability target.
  • Learners can produce one evidence-backed artifact.
  • Learners can state one limitation or uncertainty.

Agenda (60 min)

  • 0-10 min: Frame and model
  • 10-35 min: Guided practice
  • 35-50 min: Debrief and misconception correction
  • 50-60 min: Competency check + exit ticket

Capability Target

Execute a proofreading triage cycle that ranks corrections by impact and issues a transparent QC decision.

Concept Focus

Core Workflow

  • Classify errors by type and impact.
  • Prioritize correction queue.
  • Apply and verify fixes.
  • Record QC decision with thresholds.

60-Minute Run-of-Show

  • 00:00-10: triage philosophy.
  • 10:00-24: queue classification.
  • 24:00-38: correction sprint.
  • 38:00-50: threshold-based release decisions.
  • 50:00-60: competency check.

Misconceptions to Watch

  • Surface and correct one likely misconception during debrief.

Studio Activity

Produce a prioritized correction queue and one release recommendation memo.

Activity Output Checklist

  • Evidence-linked artifact submitted.
  • At least one limitation or uncertainty stated.
  • Revision point captured from feedback.

Assessment Rubric

  • Minimum: consistent queueing and justified release call.
  • Strong: strong impact reasoning and uncertainty handling.
  • Failure: ad hoc corrections without policy.

Exit Ticket

Write one rule for when an error must be fixed before release.

References (Instructor)

  • Use module references listed on the module page.

Teaching Materials

  • Module page: /modules/module07/
  • Slide page: /modules/slides/module07/
  • Worksheet: /assets/worksheets/module07/module07-activity.md