https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-reviewen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-reviewWed, 14 Feb 2024 19:44:54 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfa5edfa-60ee-4442-9af4-1fad171e7e22rscasnyhttps://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by rscasny on 2/14/2024 7:44:54 PM<br /> <div style="float:right;margin:0 5px 5px 5px;width:180px;"> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:3px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/roadtest_2.png" width="120" /></a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:10px 0px 3px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1821/what-is-a-roadtest" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t">What Is A RoadTest?</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1829/how-to-write-a-winning-roadtest-application" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t">Writing Your Entry Form</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><strong>How to Write A Review</strong></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1836/roadtest-frequently-asked-questions-faqs" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t">RoadTest FAQs</a></p> </div> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">You must be logged into the element14 community to write a review.&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;">You have completed the testing and evaluation portion of the RoadTest. Congratulations! Now is the time to report on your findings and write the review. <br /><br />Like RoadTest applications, reviews are easy to write. Since your RoadTest review will be read by fellow element14 Community members, potential customers, and the manufacturer of the product you just Road Tested, it is important that you write a review that everyone enjoys to read. Here are some tips on how to write a RoadTest Review that will be both informative, clear, and enjoyable to read.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What is the Purpose of a RoadTest Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Road Tests go beyond a traditional product review. They are deep dives into the technical operation, programming and performance of the product. Simply giving your opinion about the product would not provide the deep analysis that is an inherent part of a RoadTest. To fully capture what you tested and how you derived your professional opinion, we would like you to provide the reader a detailed account of your test and evaluation of the product.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What Information Should Be Included In A Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Like most technical reports, it helps to provide a brief summary of your RoadTest and what you concluded about the product. You should also tell us what you did with the product.<br />Images, charts, graphs, screenshots and videos are excellent supporting materials that make your review an interesting piece of content. A comprehensive commentary is also part of a good RoadTest review. Observations on how the product worked under a certain set of conditions should also be included. You should express your professional opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;">If your experience with the product was positive give the reader some examples to support your opinion. Conversely, if you feel the product has shortcomings, tell the reader why you think this is so. Be objective as you can.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Tips for Writing a Great RoadTest Review</span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>1. Write a Great Summary:</strong> If you have a long review or one that covers multiple blog posts, make sure you summarize your current findings. If you have a three-post review, always summarize the previous posts (e.g. on the third post, summarize your findings from the first and second posts as well). This helps the reader capture your conclusions quickly.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>2. Use Lots of Visuals:</strong> There is an old saying that &ldquo;a picture is worth a thousand words.&rdquo; It is as true today as it was when first coined. A RoadTest Review that has great visuals makes it interesting. By adding them to your review, readers will realize you put a lot of effort into your review. They will appreciate it and take the time to read your entire review or even make comments.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>3. Be Objective, Not Emotional:</strong> RoadTest reviews are quite unlike novels or movies where you get emotionally caught up with the story. A good review is objective and provides supporting evidence of your opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>4. Show, Don&#39;t Tell:</strong> Show the reader what you did. Show a photo of your testing platform. Provide the reader with screenshots of a section of your code. Avoid skimming over the details.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>5. Be Fair and Authentic:</strong> When you offer your professional opinion about the product, make sure it is reasonable, objective and fair. When you sound authentic, you will come off as being more credible. With earned credibility, you will be considered a trustworthy source for more RoadTests. You will also build your standing within the element14 Community.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">6. <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Read and Imitate</strong></span>: Start reading roadtest reviews. After you read about 5 or 10 of them, you will understand what should be included in a review.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Examples of Good RoadTest Reviews</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">When you read them, you&rsquo;ll notice they are detailed, interesting, and contain a lot of supporting materials.&nbsp; You can understand why the RoadTester was chosen to test the product.</p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <ul> <li style="margin:0;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1534/omega_hani_high_accu" data-e14adj="t">Omega HANI High Accuracy Non-Invasive Clamp Temperature Sensor - smart maintenance &amp; repair</a></li> <li style="margin:0;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1514/infineon_trust_platf" data-e14adj="t">Infineon Trust Platform Module + Raspberry Pi 3 B - Review</a></li> <li style="margin:0;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1513/rohm_8-channel_multi_1" data-e14adj="t">ROHM 8-Channel Multi-Rail DC/DC Converter Board - Review</a></li> </ul> <h1 id="title1" class="name"></h1><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: roadtest_review, how to write a roadtest review</div> https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review/revision/9Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:41:20 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfa5edfa-60ee-4442-9af4-1fad171e7e22rscasnyhttps://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review#commentsRevision 9 posted to Documents by rscasny on 2/14/2024 7:41:20 PM<br /> <div style="float:right;margin:0 5px 5px 5px;width:180px;"> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:3px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/roadtest_2.png" width="120" /></a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:10px 0px 3px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1821/what-is-a-roadtest" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t">What Is A RoadTest?</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1829/how-to-write-a-winning-roadtest-application" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t">Writing Your Entry Form</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><strong>How to Write A Review</strong></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1836/roadtest-frequently-asked-questions-faqs" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t">RoadTest FAQs</a></p> </div> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">You must be logged into the element14 community to write a review.&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;">You have completed the testing and evaluation portion of the RoadTest. Congratulations! Now is the time to report on your findings and write the review. <br /><br />Like RoadTest applications, reviews are easy to write. Since your RoadTest review will be read by fellow element14 Community members, potential customers, and the manufacturer of the product you just Road Tested, it is important that you write a review that everyone enjoys to read. Here are some tips on how to write a RoadTest Review that will be both informative, clear, and enjoyable to read.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What is the Purpose of a RoadTest Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Road Tests go beyond a traditional product review. They are deep dives into the technical operation, programming and performance of the product. Simply giving your opinion about the product would not provide the deep analysis that is an inherent part of a RoadTest. To fully capture what you tested and how you derived your professional opinion, we would like you to provide the reader a detailed account of your test and evaluation of the product.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What Information Should Be Included In A Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Like most technical reports, it helps to provide a brief summary of your RoadTest and what you concluded about the product. You should also tell us what you did with the product.<br />Images, charts, graphs, screenshots and videos are excellent supporting materials that make your review an interesting piece of content. A comprehensive commentary is also part of a good RoadTest review. Observations on how the product worked under a certain set of conditions should also be included. You should express your professional opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;">If your experience with the product was positive give the reader some examples to support your opinion. Conversely, if you feel the product has shortcomings, tell the reader why you think this is so. Be objective as you can.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Tips for Writing a Great RoadTest Review</span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>1. Write a Great Summary:</strong> If you have a long review or one that covers multiple blog posts, make sure you summarize your current findings. If you have a three-post review, always summarize the previous posts (e.g. on the third post, summarize your findings from the first and second posts as well). This helps the reader capture your conclusions quickly.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>2. Use Lots of Visuals:</strong> There is an old saying that &ldquo;a picture is worth a thousand words.&rdquo; It is as true today as it was when first coined. A RoadTest Review that has great visuals makes it interesting. By adding them to your review, readers will realize you put a lot of effort into your review. They will appreciate it and take the time to read your entire review or even make comments.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>3. Be Objective, Not Emotional:</strong> RoadTest reviews are quite unlike novels or movies where you get emotionally caught up with the story. A good review is objective and provides supporting evidence of your opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>4. Show, Don&#39;t Tell:</strong> Show the reader what you did. Show a photo of your testing platform. Provide the reader with screenshots of a section of your code. Avoid skimming over the details.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>5. Be Fair and Authentic:</strong> When you offer your professional opinion about the product, make sure it is reasonable, objective and fair. When you sound authentic, you will come off as being more credible. With earned credibility, you will be considered a trustworthy source for more RoadTests. You will also build your standing within the element14 Community.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">6. <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Read and Imitate</strong></span>: Start reading roadtest reviews. After you read about 5 or 10 of them, you will understand what should be included in a review.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Examples of Good RoadTest Reviews</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">When you read them, you&rsquo;ll notice they are detailed, interesting, and contain a lot of supporting materials.&nbsp; You can understand why the RoadTester was chosen to test the product.</p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #1</strong><strong></strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1534/omega_hani_high_accu" data-e14adj="t">Omega HANI High Accuracy Non-Invasive Clamp Temperature Sensor</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #2</strong><strong></strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1514/infineon_trust_platf" data-e14adj="t">Infineon Trust Platform Module + Raspberry Pi 3 B - Review</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #3</strong><strong></strong></p> <p><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1513/rohm_8-channel_multi_1" data-e14adj="t">ROHM 8-Channel Multi-Rail DC/DC Converter Board - Review</a></p> <h1 id="title1" class="name"></h1><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: roadtest_review, how to write a roadtest review</div> https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review/revision/8Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:40:50 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfa5edfa-60ee-4442-9af4-1fad171e7e22rscasnyhttps://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review#commentsRevision 8 posted to Documents by rscasny on 2/14/2024 7:40:50 PM<br /> <div style="float:right;margin:0 5px 5px 5px;width:180px;"> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:3px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/roadtest_2.png" width="120" /></a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:10px 0px 3px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1821/what-is-a-roadtest" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t">What Is A RoadTest?</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1829/how-to-write-a-winning-roadtest-application" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t">Writing Your Entry Form</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><strong>How to Write A Review</strong></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1836/roadtest-frequently-asked-questions-faqs" data-icid="roadtest-apply-doc" data-e14adj="t">RoadTest FAQs</a></p> </div> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">You must be logged into the element14 community to write a review.&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;">You have completed the testing and evaluation portion of the RoadTest. Congratulations! Now is the time to report on your findings and write the review. <br /><br />Like RoadTest applications, reviews are easy to write. Since your RoadTest review will be read by fellow element14 Community members, potential customers, and the manufacturer of the product you just Road Tested, it is important that you write a review that everyone enjoys to read. Here are some tips on how to write a RoadTest Review that will be both informative, clear, and enjoyable to read.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What is the Purpose of a RoadTest Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Road Tests go beyond a traditional product review. They are deep dives into the technical operation, programming and performance of the product. Simply giving your opinion about the product would not provide the deep analysis that is an inherent part of a RoadTest. To fully capture what you tested and how you derived your professional opinion, we would like you to provide the reader a detailed account of your test and evaluation of the product.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What Information Should Be Included In A Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Like most technical reports, it helps to provide a brief summary of your RoadTest and what you concluded about the product. You should also tell us what you did with the product.<br />Images, charts, graphs, screenshots and videos are excellent supporting materials that make your review an interesting piece of content. A comprehensive commentary is also part of a good RoadTest review. Observations on how the product worked under a certain set of conditions should also be included. You should express your professional opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;">If your experience with the product was positive give the reader some examples to support your opinion. Conversely, if you feel the product has shortcomings, tell the reader why you think this is so. Be objective as you can.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Tips for Writing a Great RoadTest Review</span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>1. Write a Great Summary:</strong> If you have a long review or one that covers multiple blog posts, make sure you summarize your current findings. If you have a three-post review, always summarize the previous posts (e.g. on the third post, summarize your findings from the first and second posts as well). This helps the reader capture your conclusions quickly.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>2. Use Lots of Visuals:</strong> There is an old saying that &ldquo;a picture is worth a thousand words.&rdquo; It is as true today as it was when first coined. A RoadTest Review that has great visuals makes it interesting. By adding them to your review, readers will realize you put a lot of effort into your review. They will appreciate it and take the time to read your entire review or even make comments.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>3. Be Objective, Not Emotional:</strong> RoadTest reviews are quite unlike novels or movies where you get emotionally caught up with the story. A good review is objective and provides supporting evidence of your opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>4. Show, Don&#39;t Tell:</strong> Show the reader what you did. Show a photo of your testing platform. Provide the reader with screenshots of a section of your code. Avoid skimming over the details.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>5. Be Fair and Authentic:</strong> When you offer your professional opinion about the product, make sure it is reasonable, objective and fair. When you sound authentic, you will come off as being more credible. With earned credibility, you will be considered a trustworthy source for more RoadTests. You will also build your standing within the element14 Community.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">6. <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Read and Imitate</strong></span>: Start reading roadtest reviews. After you read about 5 or 10 of them, you will understand what should be included in a review.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Examples of Good RoadTest Reviews</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">When you read them, you&rsquo;ll notice they are detailed, interesting, and contain a lot of supporting materials.&nbsp; You can understand why the RoadTester was chosen to test the product.</p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong></strong></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #1</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1534/omega_hani_high_accu" data-e14adj="t">Omega HANI High Accuracy Non-Invasive Clamp Temperature Sensor</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong></strong></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #2</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1514/infineon_trust_platf" data-e14adj="t">Infineon Trust Platform Module + Raspberry Pi 3 B - Review</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong></strong></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #3</strong></p> <p><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1513/rohm_8-channel_multi_1" data-e14adj="t">ROHM 8-Channel Multi-Rail DC/DC Converter Board - Review</a></p> <h1 id="title1" class="name"></h1><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: roadtest_review, how to write a roadtest review</div> https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review/revision/7Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:30:40 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfa5edfa-60ee-4442-9af4-1fad171e7e22rscasnyhttps://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review#commentsRevision 7 posted to Documents by rscasny on 1/14/2022 4:30:40 PM<br /> <div style="float:right;margin:0 5px 5px 5px;width:180px;"> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:3px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/?ICID=roadtest-apply-doc"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/roadtest_2.png" width="120" /></a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:10px 0px 3px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1821/what-is-a-roadtest?ICID=roadtest-apply-doc">What Is A RoadTest?</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1829/how-to-write-a-winning-roadtest-application?ICID=roadtest-apply-doc">Writing Your Entry Form</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><strong>How to Write A Review</strong></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1836/roadtest-frequently-asked-questions-faqs?ICID=roadtest-apply-doc">RoadTest FAQs</a></p> </div> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">You must be logged into the element14 community to write a review.&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;">You have completed the testing and evaluation portion of the RoadTest. Congratulations! Now is the time to report on your findings and write the review. <br /><br />Like RoadTest applications, reviews are easy to write. Since your RoadTest review will be read by fellow element14 Community members, potential customers, and the manufacturer of the product you just Road Tested, it is important that you write a review that everyone enjoys to read. Here are some tips on how to write a RoadTest Review that will be both informative, clear, and enjoyable to read.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What is the Purpose of a RoadTest Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Road Tests go beyond a traditional product review. They are deep dives into the technical operation, programming and performance of the product. Simply giving your opinion about the product would not provide the deep analysis that is an inherent part of a RoadTest. To fully capture what you tested and how you derived your professional opinion, we would like you to provide the reader a detailed account of your test and evaluation of the product.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What Information Should Be Included In A Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Like most technical reports, it helps to provide a brief summary of your RoadTest and what you concluded about the product. You should also tell us what you did with the product.<br />Images, charts, graphs, screenshots and videos are excellent supporting materials that make your review an interesting piece of content. A comprehensive commentary is also part of a good RoadTest review. Observations on how the product worked under a certain set of conditions should also be included. You should express your professional opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;">If your experience with the product was positive give the reader some examples to support your opinion. Conversely, if you feel the product has shortcomings, tell the reader why you think this is so. Be objective as you can.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Tips for Writing a Great RoadTest Review</span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>1. Write a Great Summary:</strong> If you have a long review or one that covers multiple blog posts, make sure you summarize your current findings. If you have a three-post review, always summarize the previous posts (e.g. on the third post, summarize your findings from the first and second posts as well). This helps the reader capture your conclusions quickly.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>2. Use Lots of Visuals:</strong> There is an old saying that &ldquo;a picture is worth a thousand words.&rdquo; It is as true today as it was when first coined. A RoadTest Review that has great visuals makes it interesting. By adding them to your review, readers will realize you put a lot of effort into your review. They will appreciate it and take the time to read your entire review or even make comments.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>3. Be Objective, Not Emotional:</strong> RoadTest reviews are quite unlike novels or movies where you get emotionally caught up with the story. A good review is objective and provides supporting evidence of your opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>4. Show, Don&#39;t Tell:</strong> Show the reader what you did. Show a photo of your testing platform. Provide the reader with screenshots of a section of your code. Avoid skimming over the details.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>5. Be Fair and Authentic:</strong> When you offer your professional opinion about the product, make sure it is reasonable, objective and fair. When you sound authentic, you will come off as being more credible. With earned credibility, you will be considered a trustworthy source for more RoadTests. You will also build your standing within the element14 Community.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">6. <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Read and Imitate</strong></span>: Start reading roadtest reviews. After you read about 5 or 10 of them, you will understand what should be included in a review.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Examples of Good RoadTest Reviews</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">When you read them, you&rsquo;ll notice they are detailed, interesting, and contain a lot of supporting materials.&nbsp; You can understand why the RoadTester was chosen to test the product.</p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #1</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1534/omega_hani_high_accu">Omega HANI High Accuracy Non-Invasive Clamp Temperature Sensor</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #2</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1514/infineon_trust_platf">Infineon Trust Platform Module + Raspberry Pi 3 B - Review</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #3</strong></p> <p><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1513/rohm_8-channel_multi_1">ROHM 8-Channel Multi-Rail DC/DC Converter Board - Review</a></p> <h1 id="title1" class="name"></h1><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: roadtest_review, how to write a roadtest review</div> https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review/revision/6Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:21:06 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfa5edfa-60ee-4442-9af4-1fad171e7e22pchanhttps://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review#commentsRevision 6 posted to Documents by pchan on 12/20/2021 4:21:06 PM<br /> <div style="float:right;margin:0 5px 5px 5px;width:180px;"> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:3px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/?ICID=roadtest-apply-doc"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/roadtest_2.png" width="120" /></a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:10px 0px 3px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1821/what-is-a-roadtest?ICID=roadtest-apply-doc">What Is A RoadTest?</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1829/how-to-write-a-winning-roadtest-application?ICID=roadtest-apply-doc">Writing Your Entry Form</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><strong>How to Write A Review</strong></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1836/roadtest-frequently-asked-questions-faqs?ICID=roadtest-apply-doc">RoadTest FAQs</a></p> </div> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;">You have completed the testing and evaluation portion of the RoadTest. Congratulations! Now is the time to report on your findings and write the review. <br /><br />Like RoadTest applications, reviews are easy to write. Since your RoadTest review will be read by fellow element14 Community members, potential customers, and the manufacturer of the product you just Road Tested, it is important that you write a review that everyone enjoys to read. Here are some tips on how to write a RoadTest Review that will be both informative, clear, and enjoyable to read.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What is the Purpose of a RoadTest Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Road Tests go beyond a traditional product review. They are deep dives into the technical operation, programming and performance of the product. Simply giving your opinion about the product would not provide the deep analysis that is an inherent part of a RoadTest. To fully capture what you tested and how you derived your professional opinion, we would like you to provide the reader a detailed account of your test and evaluation of the product.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What Information Should Be Included In A Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Like most technical reports, it helps to provide a brief summary of your RoadTest and what you concluded about the product. You should also tell us what you did with the product.<br />Images, charts, graphs, screenshots and videos are excellent supporting materials that make your review an interesting piece of content. A comprehensive commentary is also part of a good RoadTest review. Observations on how the product worked under a certain set of conditions should also be included. You should express your professional opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;">If your experience with the product was positive give the reader some examples to support your opinion. Conversely, if you feel the product has shortcomings, tell the reader why you think this is so. Be objective as you can.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Tips for Writing a Great RoadTest Review</span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>1. Write a Great Summary:</strong> If you have a long review or one that covers multiple blog posts, make sure you summarize your current findings. If you have a three-post review, always summarize the previous posts (e.g. on the third post, summarize your findings from the first and second posts as well). This helps the reader capture your conclusions quickly.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>2. Use Lots of Visuals:</strong> There is an old saying that &ldquo;a picture is worth a thousand words.&rdquo; It is as true today as it was when first coined. A RoadTest Review that has great visuals makes it interesting. By adding them to your review, readers will realize you put a lot of effort into your review. They will appreciate it and take the time to read your entire review or even make comments.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>3. Be Objective, Not Emotional:</strong> RoadTest reviews are quite unlike novels or movies where you get emotionally caught up with the story. A good review is objective and provides supporting evidence of your opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>4. Show, Don&#39;t Tell:</strong> Show the reader what you did. Show a photo of your testing platform. Provide the reader with screenshots of a section of your code. Avoid skimming over the details.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>5. Be Fair and Authentic:</strong> When you offer your professional opinion about the product, make sure it is reasonable, objective and fair. When you sound authentic, you will come off as being more credible. With earned credibility, you will be considered a trustworthy source for more RoadTests. You will also build your standing within the element14 Community.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">6. <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Read and Imitate</strong></span>: Start reading roadtest reviews. After you read about 5 or 10 of them, you will understand what should be included in a review.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Examples of Good RoadTest Reviews</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">When you read them, you&rsquo;ll notice they are detailed, interesting, and contain a lot of supporting materials.&nbsp; You can understand why the RoadTester was chosen to test the product.</p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #1</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1534/omega_hani_high_accu">Omega HANI High Accuracy Non-Invasive Clamp Temperature Sensor</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #2</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1514/infineon_trust_platf">Infineon Trust Platform Module + Raspberry Pi 3 B - Review</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #3</strong></p> <p><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1513/rohm_8-channel_multi_1">ROHM 8-Channel Multi-Rail DC/DC Converter Board - Review</a></p> <h1 id="title1" class="name"></h1><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: roadtest_review, how to write a roadtest review</div> https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review/revision/5Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:15:46 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfa5edfa-60ee-4442-9af4-1fad171e7e22pchanhttps://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review#commentsRevision 5 posted to Documents by pchan on 12/20/2021 4:15:46 PM<br /> <div style="float:right;margin:0 5px 5px 5px;width:180px;"> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:3px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/roadtest_2.png" width="120" /></a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:10px 0px 3px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1821/what-is-a-roadtest">What Is A RoadTest?</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1829/how-to-write-a-winning-roadtest-application">Writing Your Entry Form</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><strong>How to Write A Review</strong></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1836/roadtest-frequently-asked-questions-faqs">RoadTest FAQs</a></p> </div> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;">You have completed the testing and evaluation portion of the RoadTest. Congratulations! Now is the time to report on your findings and write the review. <br /><br />Like RoadTest applications, reviews are easy to write. Since your RoadTest review will be read by fellow element14 Community members, potential customers, and the manufacturer of the product you just Road Tested, it is important that you write a review that everyone enjoys to read. Here are some tips on how to write a RoadTest Review that will be both informative, clear, and enjoyable to read.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What is the Purpose of a RoadTest Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Road Tests go beyond a traditional product review. They are deep dives into the technical operation, programming and performance of the product. Simply giving your opinion about the product would not provide the deep analysis that is an inherent part of a RoadTest. To fully capture what you tested and how you derived your professional opinion, we would like you to provide the reader a detailed account of your test and evaluation of the product.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What Information Should Be Included In A Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Like most technical reports, it helps to provide a brief summary of your RoadTest and what you concluded about the product. You should also tell us what you did with the product.<br />Images, charts, graphs, screenshots and videos are excellent supporting materials that make your review an interesting piece of content. A comprehensive commentary is also part of a good RoadTest review. Observations on how the product worked under a certain set of conditions should also be included. You should express your professional opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;">If your experience with the product was positive give the reader some examples to support your opinion. Conversely, if you feel the product has shortcomings, tell the reader why you think this is so. Be objective as you can.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Tips for Writing a Great RoadTest Review</span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>1. Write a Great Summary:</strong> If you have a long review or one that covers multiple blog posts, make sure you summarize your current findings. If you have a three-post review, always summarize the previous posts (e.g. on the third post, summarize your findings from the first and second posts as well). This helps the reader capture your conclusions quickly.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>2. Use Lots of Visuals:</strong> There is an old saying that &ldquo;a picture is worth a thousand words.&rdquo; It is as true today as it was when first coined. A RoadTest Review that has great visuals makes it interesting. By adding them to your review, readers will realize you put a lot of effort into your review. They will appreciate it and take the time to read your entire review or even make comments.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>3. Be Objective, Not Emotional:</strong> RoadTest reviews are quite unlike novels or movies where you get emotionally caught up with the story. A good review is objective and provides supporting evidence of your opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>4. Show, Don&#39;t Tell:</strong> Show the reader what you did. Show a photo of your testing platform. Provide the reader with screenshots of a section of your code. Avoid skimming over the details.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>5. Be Fair and Authentic:</strong> When you offer your professional opinion about the product, make sure it is reasonable, objective and fair. When you sound authentic, you will come off as being more credible. With earned credibility, you will be considered a trustworthy source for more RoadTests. You will also build your standing within the element14 Community.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">6. <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Read and Imitate</strong></span>: Start reading roadtest reviews. After you read about 5 or 10 of them, you will understand what should be included in a review.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Examples of Good RoadTest Reviews</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">When you read them, you&rsquo;ll notice they are detailed, interesting, and contain a lot of supporting materials.&nbsp; You can understand why the RoadTester was chosen to test the product.</p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #1</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1534/omega_hani_high_accu">Omega HANI High Accuracy Non-Invasive Clamp Temperature Sensor</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #2</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1514/infineon_trust_platf">Infineon Trust Platform Module + Raspberry Pi 3 B - Review</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #3</strong></p> <p><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1513/rohm_8-channel_multi_1">ROHM 8-Channel Multi-Rail DC/DC Converter Board - Review</a></p> <h1 id="title1" class="name"></h1><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: roadtest_review, how to write a roadtest review</div> https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review/revision/4Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:13:53 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfa5edfa-60ee-4442-9af4-1fad171e7e22pchanhttps://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review#commentsRevision 4 posted to Documents by pchan on 12/20/2021 4:13:53 PM<br /> <div style="float:right;margin:0 5px 5px 5px;width:180px;"> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:3px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/roadtest_2.png" width="120" /></a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:10px 0px 3px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1821/what-is-a-roadtest">What is a RoadTest?</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1829/how-to-write-a-winning-roadtest-application">Writing Your Entry Form</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="#">How to Write A Review</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1836/roadtest-frequently-asked-questions-faqs">RoadTest FAQs</a></p> </div> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;">You have completed the testing and evaluation portion of the RoadTest. Congratulations! Now is the time to report on your findings and write the review. <br /><br />Like RoadTest applications, reviews are easy to write. Since your RoadTest review will be read by fellow element14 Community members, potential customers, and the manufacturer of the product you just Road Tested, it is important that you write a review that everyone enjoys to read. Here are some tips on how to write a RoadTest Review that will be both informative, clear, and enjoyable to read.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What is the Purpose of a RoadTest Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Road Tests go beyond a traditional product review. They are deep dives into the technical operation, programming and performance of the product. Simply giving your opinion about the product would not provide the deep analysis that is an inherent part of a RoadTest. To fully capture what you tested and how you derived your professional opinion, we would like you to provide the reader a detailed account of your test and evaluation of the product.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What Information Should Be Included In A Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Like most technical reports, it helps to provide a brief summary of your RoadTest and what you concluded about the product. You should also tell us what you did with the product.<br />Images, charts, graphs, screenshots and videos are excellent supporting materials that make your review an interesting piece of content. A comprehensive commentary is also part of a good RoadTest review. Observations on how the product worked under a certain set of conditions should also be included. You should express your professional opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;">If your experience with the product was positive give the reader some examples to support your opinion. Conversely, if you feel the product has shortcomings, tell the reader why you think this is so. Be objective as you can.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Tips for Writing a Great RoadTest Review</span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>1. Write a Great Summary:</strong> If you have a long review or one that covers multiple blog posts, make sure you summarize your current findings. If you have a three-post review, always summarize the previous posts (e.g. on the third post, summarize your findings from the first and second posts as well). This helps the reader capture your conclusions quickly.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>2. Use Lots of Visuals:</strong> There is an old saying that &ldquo;a picture is worth a thousand words.&rdquo; It is as true today as it was when first coined. A RoadTest Review that has great visuals makes it interesting. By adding them to your review, readers will realize you put a lot of effort into your review. They will appreciate it and take the time to read your entire review or even make comments.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>3. Be Objective, Not Emotional:</strong> RoadTest reviews are quite unlike novels or movies where you get emotionally caught up with the story. A good review is objective and provides supporting evidence of your opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>4. Show, Don&#39;t Tell:</strong> Show the reader what you did. Show a photo of your testing platform. Provide the reader with screenshots of a section of your code. Avoid skimming over the details.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>5. Be Fair and Authentic:</strong> When you offer your professional opinion about the product, make sure it is reasonable, objective and fair. When you sound authentic, you will come off as being more credible. With earned credibility, you will be considered a trustworthy source for more RoadTests. You will also build your standing within the element14 Community.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">6. <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Read and Imitate</strong></span>: Start reading roadtest reviews. After you read about 5 or 10 of them, you will understand what should be included in a review.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Examples of Good RoadTest Reviews</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">When you read them, you&rsquo;ll notice they are detailed, interesting, and contain a lot of supporting materials.&nbsp; You can understand why the RoadTester was chosen to test the product.</p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #1</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1534/omega_hani_high_accu">Omega HANI High Accuracy Non-Invasive Clamp Temperature Sensor</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #2</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1514/infineon_trust_platf">Infineon Trust Platform Module + Raspberry Pi 3 B - Review</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #3</strong></p> <p><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1513/rohm_8-channel_multi_1">ROHM 8-Channel Multi-Rail DC/DC Converter Board - Review</a></p> <h1 id="title1" class="name"></h1><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: roadtest_review, how to write a roadtest review</div> https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review/revision/3Sun, 19 Dec 2021 23:15:58 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfa5edfa-60ee-4442-9af4-1fad171e7e22rscasnyhttps://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by rscasny on 12/19/2021 11:15:58 PM<br /> <div style="float:right;margin:0 5px 5px 5px;width:180px;"> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:3px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/roadtest_2.png" width="120" /></a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:10px 0px 3px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1821/what-is-a-roadtest">What is RoadTest?</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1829/how-to-write-a-winning-roadtest-application">How to Apply</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="#">How to Write A Review</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1836/roadtest-frequently-asked-questions-faqs">RoadTest FAQs</a></p> </div> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;">You have completed the testing and evaluation portion of the RoadTest. Congratulations! Now is the time to report on your findings and write the review. <br /><br />Like RoadTest applications, reviews are easy to write. Since your RoadTest review will be read by fellow element14 Community members, potential customers, and the manufacturer of the product you just Road Tested, it is important that you write a review that everyone enjoys to read. Here are some tips on how to write a RoadTest Review that will be both informative, clear, and enjoyable to read.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What is the Purpose of a RoadTest Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Road Tests go beyond a traditional product review. They are deep dives into the technical operation, programming and performance of the product. Simply giving your opinion about the product would not provide the deep analysis that is an inherent part of a RoadTest. To fully capture what you tested and how you derived your professional opinion, we would like you to provide the reader a detailed account of your test and evaluation of the product.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What Information Should Be Included In A Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Like most technical reports, it helps to provide a brief summary of your RoadTest and what you concluded about the product. You should also tell us what you did with the product.<br />Images, charts, graphs, screenshots and videos are excellent supporting materials that make your review an interesting piece of content. A comprehensive commentary is also part of a good RoadTest review. Observations on how the product worked under a certain set of conditions should also be included. You should express your professional opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;">If your experience with the product was positive give the reader some examples to support your opinion. Conversely, if you feel the product has shortcomings, tell the reader why you think this is so. Be objective as you can.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Tips for Writing a Great RoadTest Review</span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>1. Write a Great Summary:</strong> If you have a long review or one that covers multiple blog posts, make sure you summarize your current findings. If you have a three-post review, always summarize the previous posts (e.g. on the third post, summarize your findings from the first and second posts as well). This helps the reader capture your conclusions quickly.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>2. Use Lots of Visuals:</strong> There is an old saying that &ldquo;a picture is worth a thousand words.&rdquo; It is as true today as it was when first coined. A RoadTest Review that has great visuals makes it interesting. By adding them to your review, readers will realize you put a lot of effort into your review. They will appreciate it and take the time to read your entire review or even make comments.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>3. Be Objective, Not Emotional:</strong> RoadTest reviews are quite unlike novels or movies where you get emotionally caught up with the story. A good review is objective and provides supporting evidence of your opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>4. Show, Don&#39;t Tell:</strong> Show the reader what you did. Show a photo of your testing platform. Provide the reader with screenshots of a section of your code. Avoid skimming over the details.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>5. Be Fair and Authentic:</strong> When you offer your professional opinion about the product, make sure it is reasonable, objective and fair. When you sound authentic, you will come off as being more credible. With earned credibility, you will be considered a trustworthy source for more RoadTests. You will also build your standing within the element14 Community.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">6. <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Read and Imitate</strong></span>: Start reading roadtest reviews. After you read about 5 or 10 of them, you will understand what should be included in a review.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Examples of Good RoadTest Reviews</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">When you read them, you&rsquo;ll notice they are detailed, interesting, and contain a lot of supporting materials.&nbsp; You can understand why the RoadTester was chosen to test the product.</p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #1</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1534/omega_hani_high_accu">Omega HANI High Accuracy Non-Invasive Clamp Temperature Sensor</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #2</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1514/infineon_trust_platf">Infineon Trust Platform Module + Raspberry Pi 3 B - Review</a></p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #3</strong></p> <p><a href="/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1513/rohm_8-channel_multi_1">ROHM 8-Channel Multi-Rail DC/DC Converter Board - Review</a></p> <h1 id="title1" class="name"></h1><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: roadtest_review, how to write a roadtest review</div> https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review/revision/2Sun, 19 Dec 2021 23:11:38 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfa5edfa-60ee-4442-9af4-1fad171e7e22rscasnyhttps://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by rscasny on 12/19/2021 11:11:38 PM<br /> <div style="float:right;margin:0 5px 5px 5px;width:180px;"> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:3px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/roadtest_2.png" width="120" /></a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:10px 0px 3px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1821/what-is-a-roadtest">What is RoadTest?</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1829/how-to-write-a-winning-roadtest-application">How to Apply</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="#">How to Write A Review</a></p> <p style="border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0;padding:3px 0px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1836/roadtest-frequently-asked-questions-faqs">RoadTest FAQs</a></p> </div> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;">You have completed the testing and evaluation portion of the RoadTest. Congratulations! Now is the time to report on your findings and write the review. <br /><br />Like RoadTest applications, reviews are easy to write. Since your RoadTest review will be read by fellow element14 Community members, potential customers, and the manufacturer of the product you just Road Tested, it is important that you write a review that everyone enjoys to read. Here are some tips on how to write a RoadTest Review that will be both informative, clear, and enjoyable to read.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What is the Purpose of a RoadTest Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Road Tests go beyond a traditional product review. They are deep dives into the technical operation, programming and performance of the product. Simply giving your opinion about the product would not provide the deep analysis that is an inherent part of a RoadTest. To fully capture what you tested and how you derived your professional opinion, we would like you to provide the reader a detailed account of your test and evaluation of the product.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What Information Should Be Included In A Review?</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">Like most technical reports, it helps to provide a brief summary of your RoadTest and what you concluded about the product. You should also tell us what you did with the product.<br />Images, charts, graphs, screenshots and videos are excellent supporting materials that make your review an interesting piece of content. A comprehensive commentary is also part of a good RoadTest review. Observations on how the product worked under a certain set of conditions should also be included. You should express your professional opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;">If your experience with the product was positive give the reader some examples to support your opinion. Conversely, if you feel the product has shortcomings, tell the reader why you think this is so. Be objective as you can.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Tips for Writing a Great RoadTest Review</span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>1. Write a Great Summary:</strong> If you have a long review or one that covers multiple blog posts, make sure you summarize your current findings. If you have a three-post review, always summarize the previous posts (e.g. on the third post, summarize your findings from the first and second posts as well). This helps the reader capture your conclusions quickly.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>2. Use Lots of Visuals:</strong> There is an old saying that &ldquo;a picture is worth a thousand words.&rdquo; It is as true today as it was when first coined. A RoadTest Review that has great visuals makes it interesting. By adding them to your review, readers will realize you put a lot of effort into your review. They will appreciate it and take the time to read your entire review or even make comments.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>3. Be Objective, Not Emotional:</strong> RoadTest reviews are quite unlike novels or movies where you get emotionally caught up with the story. A good review is objective and provides supporting evidence of your opinion.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>4. Show, Don&#39;t Tell:</strong> Show the reader what you did. Show a photo of your testing platform. Provide the reader with screenshots of a section of your code. Avoid skimming over the details.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>5. Be Fair and Authentic:</strong> When you offer your professional opinion about the product, make sure it is reasonable, objective and fair. When you sound authentic, you will come off as being more credible. With earned credibility, you will be considered a trustworthy source for more RoadTests. You will also build your standing within the element14 Community.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">6. <span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Read and Imitate</strong></span>: Start reading roadtest reviews. After you read about 5 or 10 of them, you will understand what should be included in a review.</p> <p style="color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Examples of Good RoadTest Reviews</span></p> <p style="margin:0;">When you read them, you&rsquo;ll notice they are detailed, interesting, and contain a lot of supporting materials.&nbsp; You can understand why the RoadTester was chosen to test the product.</p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #1</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1534/omega_hani_high_accu</p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #2</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1514/infineon_trust_platf</p> <p style="font-style:italic;margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>Example #3</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;">/products/roadtest/rv/roadtest_reviews/1513/rohm_8-channel_multi_1</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: scasny1, roadtest_review, how to write a roadtest review</div> https://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review/revision/1Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:43:35 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:cfa5edfa-60ee-4442-9af4-1fad171e7e22pchanhttps://community.element14.com/products/roadtest/w/documents/1835/how-to-write-a-roadtest-review#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by pchan on 9/25/2017 5:43:35 PM<br /> <div style="float:right;margin:0 5px 5px 5px;width:180px;"><p style="margin:0;padding-top:3px;"><a href="/products/roadtest/"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/roadtest_2.png" width="120" /></a></p><p style="margin:0;padding:10px 0px 3px;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1821/what-is-a-roadtest">What is RoadTest?</a></p><p style="margin:0;padding:3px 0px;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1829/how-to-write-a-winning-roadtest-application">How to Apply</a></p><p style="margin:0;padding:3px 0px;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="#">How to Write A Review</a></p><p style="margin:0;padding:3px 0px;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/1836/roadtest-frequently-asked-questions-faqs">RoadTest FAQs</a></p></div><p style="margin:0;padding-top:26px;">You have completed the testing and evaluation portion of the RoadTest. Congratulations! Now is the time to report on your findings and write the review. <br /><br />Like RoadTest applications, reviews are easy to write. Since your RoadTest review will be read by fellow element14 Community members, potential customers, and the manufacturer of the product you just Road Tested, it is important that you write a review that everyone enjoys to read. Here are some tips on how to write a RoadTest Review that will be both informative, clear, and enjoyable to read.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What is the Purpose of a RoadTest Review?</span></p><p style="margin:0;">Road Tests go beyond a traditional product review. They are deep dives into the technical operation, programming and performance of the product. Simply giving your opinion about the product would not provide the deep analysis that is an inherent part of a RoadTest. To fully capture what you tested and how you derived your professional opinion, we would like you to provide the reader a detailed account of your test and evaluation of the product.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Where Do I Create a RoadTest Review?<br /></span></p><p style="margin:0;">When logged in, click on the &quot;<strong>Create</strong>&quot; menu, then select &quot;<strong>RoadTest Review</strong>.&quot;&nbsp; You can also find a &quot;<strong>Review</strong>&quot; button&nbsp; to it on the RoadTest you were selected for, where the &quot;Enroll&quot; button used to be.</p><p style="margin:0;">If you don&#39;t see the button or link, make sure you are logged in to the correct account, and ensure that your application to a RoadTest has been selected (vs just recieved).&nbsp; If you have further problems or questions, please submit it to the Feedback &amp; Support page.</p><p style="margin:0;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/products/roadtest/w/documents/3769/how-to-locate-the-official-roadtest-review-form">Click here to see screenshots</a></p><p style="margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:16px;">What Information Should Be Included In A Review?</span></p><p style="margin:0;">Like most technical reports, it helps to provide a brief summary of your RoadTest and what you concluded about the product. You should also tell us what you did with the product.<br />Images, charts, graphs, screenshots and videos are excellent supporting materials that make your review an interesting piece of content. A comprehensive commentary is also part of a good RoadTest review. Observations on how the product worked under a certain set of conditions should also be included. You should express your professional opinion.</p><p style="margin:0;">If your experience with the product was positive give the reader some examples to support your opinion. Conversely, if you feel the product has shortcomings, tell the reader why you think this is so. Be objective as you can.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Tips for Writing a Great RoadTest Review</span></p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>1. Write a Great Summary:</strong> If you have a long review or one that covers multiple blog posts, make sure you summarize your current findings. If you have a three-post review, always summarize the previous posts (e.g. on the third post, summarize your findings from the first and second posts as well). This helps the reader capture your conclusions quickly.</p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>2. Use Lots of Visuals:</strong> There is an old saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” It is as true today as it was when first coined. A RoadTest Review that has great visuals makes it interesting. By adding them to your review, readers will realize you put a lot of effort into your review. They will appreciate it and take the time to read your entire review or even make comments.</p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>3. Be Objective, Not Emotional:</strong> RoadTest reviews are quite unlike novels or movies where you get emotionally caught up with the story. A good review is objective and provides supporting evidence of your opinion.</p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>4. Show, Don&#39;t Tell:</strong> Show the reader what you did. Show a photo of your testing platform. Provide the reader with screenshots of a section of your code. Avoid skimming over the details.</p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><strong>5. Be Fair and Authentic:</strong> When you offer your professional opinion about the product, make sure it is reasonable, objective and fair. When you sound authentic, you will come off as being more credible. With earned credibility, you will be considered a trustworthy source for more RoadTests. You will also build your standing within the element14 Community.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:18px 0px 6px;color:#007fac;font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Examples of Good RoadTest Reviews</span></p><p style="margin:0;">When you read them, you’ll notice they are detailed, interesting, and contain a lot of supporting materials.&nbsp; You can understand why the RoadTester was chosen to test the product.</p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;font-style:italic;"><strong>Example #1</strong></p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a class="jive-link-roadTestReview" href="https://www.element14.com/community/roadTestReviews/2221/l/knipex-self-adjusting-crimping-plier-review?ICID=roadtest-reviewwrite-doc">Knipex Self Adjusting Crimping Plier – Review</a></p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;font-style:italic;"><strong>Example #2</strong></p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a class="jive-link-roadTestReview" href="https://www.element14.com/community/roadTestReviews/2155/l/roadtest-the-keysight-u1282a-digital-multimeter-review?ICID=roadtest-reviewwrite-doc">RoadTest the Keysight U1282A Digital Multimeter - Review</a></p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;font-style:italic;"><strong>Example #3</strong></p><p style="margin:0;padding-top:8px;"><a class="jive-link-roadTestReview" href="https://www.element14.com/community/roadTestReviews/1757/l/ti-fuel-tank-boosterpack-msp430f5529-launchpad-review?ICID=roadtest-reviewwrite-doc">TI Fuel Tank BoosterPack &amp; MSP430F5529 Launchpad - Review</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: scasny1, roadtest_review, how to write a roadtest review</div>