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Section B.9 Checklist

When creating an R Markdown document, have you:
  • [ ] Chosen the appropriate output format (HTML, PDF, or Word) based on how the document will be shared?
  • [ ] Clearly defined the YAML metadata (title, author, date, output)?
  • [ ] Written narrative text that explains why the analysis is being done, 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?
  • [ ] Verified that the document knits successfully from top to bottom without errors?
  • [ ] Checked that all tables and figures are readable and appropriately formatted?
  • [ ] Added captions to tables (kable()) and figures (fig.cap) where explanation is helpful?
  • [ ] Avoided printing unnecessary output (e.g., overly large tables or intermediate objects)?
  • [ ] Used text formatting (bold, italics, lists, quotes) intentionally to guide the reader?
  • [ ] Asked: Could someone unfamiliar with this analysis understand the results by reading this document alone?