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* Emphasize a '''need''' for the help and that '''contributions make Firefox better''' | * Emphasize a '''need''' for the help and that '''contributions make Firefox better''' | ||
* Indicate how the specific activity '''improves the quality of Firefox''' | * Indicate how the specific activity '''improves the quality of Firefox''' | ||
* List tasks to be performed during the event | * List '''tasks''' to be performed during the event; include '''links''' to any '''bugs''' and '''tests''' you want the testers to help with | ||
* Provide a link to the '''builds''' | * Provide a link to the '''builds''' | ||
* Provide a link to the '''IRC channel''' | * Provide a [http://widget.mibbit.com/?settings=1b10107157e79b08f2bf99a11f521973&server=irc.mozilla.org&channel=%23testday link] to the '''IRC channel''' | ||
* End with an emphasis that people from all walks of life and experience can contribute; that we will be there to '''help and teach''' | * End with an emphasis that people from all walks of life and experience can contribute; that we will be there to '''help and teach''' | ||
* Set the event '''date''' and '''time''' | * Set the event '''date''' and '''time''' | ||
Revision as of 22:25, 2 February 2011
Checklist
1. Create an event page on QMO 2. Post a message to the mailing lists. At a bare minimum, you should post to dev-quality and dev-apps-firefox. Some tips for composing your message is listed below. 3.
Event Page
The following is a list of things to include on your event page.
- Title should clearly and concisely spell out the activity
- Open with some context to why the event is needed
- Provide a call to action: We need your help with <some activity>
- Emphasize a need for the help and that contributions make Firefox better
- Indicate how the specific activity improves the quality of Firefox
- List tasks to be performed during the event; include links to any bugs and tests you want the testers to help with
- Provide a link to the builds
- Provide a link to the IRC channel
- End with an emphasis that people from all walks of life and experience can contribute; that we will be there to help and teach
- Set the event date and time
- Set the category to Events, QMO News, Syndicated and the team the event is specific to
- Set a tag of "mozilla" and "qa"
- Be sure to save draft and preview before publishing
See this event as an example of a good event page.
Mailing List Message
The following is a list of things to include in your message to the mailing lists.
- a link the the QMO event page
- a call to action: We need your help with <some activity>
- emphasis that contributions help make Firefox better