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case-studies:case-study-guidelines [2013/01/17 02:59]
aaron [Case Study Guidelines]
case-studies:case-study-guidelines [2013/06/04 03:14] (current)
aaron [Case Study Guidelines]
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 If you used a CommandFusion product recently, then we want to hear from you! If you used a CommandFusion product recently, then we want to hear from you!
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 +There are two types of case studies we can post (both a elegible for the incentive):
 +  - case studies hosted entirely on our website
 +  - links to case studies on external websites
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 +===== Incentives =====
 +If you submit a case study to us and we post it on our site - **you will receive a free iViewer licence on your account.**\\
 +If the case study is of exceptional quality then you may receive additional licences and/or store credit! (Valid case studies determined by CommandFusion staff)\\
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 +The following types of information would go a long way towards getting you additional incentives:
 +  * Well written and in English that requires little or no editing by our team. It should also follow the criteria set out in this document.
 +  * Provide a video showing off the installation. It doesn'​t have to be edited perfectly or contain special effects, but it does need to clearly show the installation and how CommandFusion products play a part in the system.
 +  * Provide photos that show off your installation,​ including how CommandFusion products play a part in the system.
 +  * Provide a system schematic.
 +  * Any other information that helps any users reading the case study understand what you did, and how you did it.
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 +Please note that additional incentives are given entirely at the discretion of CommandFusion Staff. It should also be noted that not all case studies submitted will necessarily be posted on our website.
  
 ===== Case Study Criteria ===== ===== Case Study Criteria =====
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   * The finished result must be of high quality - the whole purpose is to show of your business/​personal skills, and our products.   * The finished result must be of high quality - the whole purpose is to show of your business/​personal skills, and our products.
  
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 Please note that unique uses of our products will be given special attention and publicity - think outside the box! Please note that unique uses of our products will be given special attention and publicity - think outside the box!
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 Case studies of exceptional quality may be offered to other online publications to share (with your permission of course) Case studies of exceptional quality may be offered to other online publications to share (with your permission of course)
  
 +For case studies hosted on our website (written up in this wiki), you should do your best to provide the information asked for in Case Study Criteria Section. It isn't essential, but it will more likely result in you receiving additional incentives.
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 +For case studies hosted externally, you should still adhere to the guidelines below as much as possible, but it isn't as critical. Case studies that do follow our guidelines are more likely to get publicity/​exposure through our website and social media channels.
 ===== What will you get out of it? ===== ===== What will you get out of it? =====
 In return for you helping us showcase our products, accepted case studies will receive the following: In return for you helping us showcase our products, accepted case studies will receive the following:
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 ===== Content Guidelines ===== ===== Content Guidelines =====
-In order to keep the case studies in a consistent format, please submit your case studies to casestudies@commandfusion.com as per the following: +In order to keep the case studies in a consistent format, please submit your case studies to [[mailto:​casestudies@commandfusion.com|casestudies@commandfusion.com]] as per the following:
 ==== Text ==== ==== Text ====
-Word counts ​etc are over important. If you don't want to write up the case study yourself, then bullet points are fine, we can work with that. Please note however that this will result in a longer amount of time until it is published.\\+Word counts ​aren't overly ​important. If you don't want to write up the case study yourself, then bullet points are fine, we can work with that. Please note however that this will result in a longer amount of time until it is published.\\
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 All submissions should be in English. All submissions should be in English.
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 The case study should be 600-1200 words, and aimed at informing professionals of the technology and practicalities involved in the installation,​ focusing on CommandFusion products where possible.\\ ​ The case study should be 600-1200 words, and aimed at informing professionals of the technology and practicalities involved in the installation,​ focusing on CommandFusion products where possible.\\ ​
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-Title\\ +**Title** 
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-**Introduction (100 -­ 200 words)** ​\\+**Introduction (100 -­ 200 words)** ​
   * who commissioned what, what was the project, where is it located, when did it occur. ​   * who commissioned what, what was the project, where is it located, when did it occur. ​
   * what was the brief/​aim. ​   * what was the brief/​aim. ​
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   * any tools/​specialists used for planning. ​   * any tools/​specialists used for planning. ​
   * what solution did you provide to meet the brief. ​   * what solution did you provide to meet the brief. ​
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 **Installation (200 ‐ 400 words)** ​ **Installation (200 ‐ 400 words)** ​
   * how was the installation done, what were the procedures. ​   * how was the installation done, what were the procedures. ​
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   * costs/time involved. ​   * costs/time involved. ​
   * what challenges were encountered and overcome. ​   * what challenges were encountered and overcome. ​
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 **Experience from the project (100 -­ 200 words)** ​ **Experience from the project (100 -­ 200 words)** ​
   * what have you learnt from this project. ​   * what have you learnt from this project. ​
   * any additions/​changes made since. ​   * any additions/​changes made since. ​
   * any ongoing issues. ​   * any ongoing issues. ​
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 **Conclusion (100 -­ 200 words)** ​ **Conclusion (100 -­ 200 words)** ​
   * benefits of the installation to the client. ​   * benefits of the installation to the client. ​
   * how is the installation being received, how is it being used in practice. ​   * how is the installation being received, how is it being used in practice. ​
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 **Equipment list** ​ **Equipment list** ​
   * a list of products used in the installation. ​   * a list of products used in the installation. ​
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 ==== Video ==== ==== Video ====
 Please provide a video if you can, this will generate additional interest in your case study and business. Please provide a video if you can, this will generate additional interest in your case study and business.
-  * Uploaded to Youtube - any length+  * Uploaded to Youtube - any length, in landscape format (not holding your phone upright in portrait mode if thats what you are using to film the video!)
  
 ==== Author credit ====  ==== Author credit ==== 
-  * please provide author'​s name, job title, company name, one-­‐line ​description of company and web address. ​+  * please provide author'​s name, job title, company name, one-­line ​description of company and web address. ​
   * head and shoulders image of author in jpg of png format (optional)   * head and shoulders image of author in jpg of png format (optional)
   * Any other information you would like included (at our discretion)   * Any other information you would like included (at our discretion)
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