5.4 Checklists before recording

To make sure things go well, we have made a shorter version of the guidelines to give to contributors just before they start recording. This helps them to get ready for their task. It also helps with data quality and means you can spend less time on or doing quality checks. Here is an example of a checklist:

• Is the device fully charged? Is it working properly?

• Are you in a quiet place where you won’t get interrupted?

• Are you using headphones or a good microphone?

• Do you have the right microphone permissions for your browser and phone?

• Are you logged in? Are you familiar with the platform?

• Have you read through the recording guidelines? Have you got answers to any questions you had?

You can add this checklist to your onboarding materials. You could also use it as a pop-up reminder on the platform. This should help with consistency and reduce errors.