“A Key to Rating Quicker and Efficiently is the initial set up of your computer, applications,
and understanding your query.”
Computer Setup: Dual Monitors – This is not a requirement, but allows for easier
rating. Dual monitors allow you to set one monitor for Try Rating and another for Research (such as browsers and map applications)
Application Setup – It is important that before you begin rating, all applications and guidelines that you will utilize are open on your screen. This saves time and allows quick access. Here is a check list of applications to open.
Copy and Paste functionality for Mac Machine: Command + C – Copy the selected item to the Clipboard, and press Command +V Paste to the document.
Copy and Paste functionality for Windows Machine: Press CTRL + C to copy it, and press
CTRL + V to paste it in document.
□ Search Engines should be opened (helpful in understanding user intent): Open two browsers for quick web search for researching user intent. Examples of these are Safari, Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Firefox.
Social Media Pages (allows for address verification, business closures, and functionality) Claimed Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
[□ Official Postal Authorities or Governmental Websites: These official websites will allow you to verify address existence and postal code accuracy. USPS is an example of this.
□ URL Shortener (This allows to shorten your URLs for the comment section of Try Rating.) Tiny URL (https://tinyurl.com/) Bitly (https://bitly.com)
Guideline Setup: It is important that you ensure that you have the correct Guidelines opened and Version. For example, if you are working on Autocomplete Tasks, please make sure you have those guidelines opened to the latest version. Please ensure to use the “Find” capability within the document. This allows for quick access to information you are looking for. For example, if you are looking to find out to rate associated entity, by using the “Find” function it will quickly take you to that subject instead of navigating through multiple pages in the guidelines.
Find functionality for Mac Machine: Command + F
Find functionality for Windows Machine: Control + F
CTRL + F
“Before beginning your research, attempt to understand the query and results. This should
not take more than a minute. Using your locale knowledge get a feel for what the query is
asking for and how the results fit.”
