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Appendix C

Skill Set Checklist

Skill Sets	Checklist	Need to Know	Nice to Know
Writing/ Interpretive skills
	Can write to meet audience needs
	Communicates interpretive concepts
	Translation—multilingual adaptation
	Educational material
	Effective communicator—understands medium & audience
	Ability to interpret content
	Clear, meaningful and intriguing language
Graphic design skills
	Design principles
	Graphics/images
	Page layout
	Graphic tools or applications
Programming skills
	HTML
	DHTML/XML(advanced level of HTML)
	Java/JavaScript
	Development of software applications
Computer skills
	Platforms/operating systems
	Naming conventions
	File management
	Move between software products
	Trouble shooting
	Web technology and standards
Organizational skills
	Map the content
	Coordinate tasks and steps
	Foresight—see issues and plan solutions in advance
People skills
	Strong communication
	Leadership and mentoring
	Positive feedback
	Proactive decision-making
	Problem solving

The Skill Set Checklist shows necessary and possible skills in an online heritage project.