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Section 10.9 Checklist

When creating a Quarto document, have you:
  • [ ] Selected an appropriate output format (HTML, PDF, or Word) based on how the document will be shared?
  • [ ] Clearly defined document metadata in the YAML (title, author, date, output)?
  • [ ] Written narrative text that explains why analytical decisions were made, not just what the code does?
  • [ ] Organized the document into logical sections using headers (#, ##, ###)?
  • [ ] Named your R chunks clearly so their purpose is easy to understand?
  • [ ] Loaded all required packages within the document to ensure reproducibility?
  • [ ] Confirmed that the document renders successfully from top to bottom without errors?
  • [ ] Checked that all tables and figures are readable and appropriately formatted?
  • [ ] Added informative captions to tables (tbl-cap) and figures (fig-cap) where explanation is helpful?
  • [ ] Utilized cross-references (@) for sections, tables, and figures to help the reader navigate the document?
  • [ ] Avoided displaying unnecessary or distracting output (e.g., very large tables or intermediate objects)?
  • [ ] Used text formatting (bold, italics, lists, quotes) intentionally to guide the reader?
  • [ ] Asked yourself: Could someone unfamiliar with this project understand the analysis by reading this document alone?