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Clear specifications that describe both rationale and expected behavior are a must. The specifications also need to document all affected pagesscreens (e.g., if a proposed new feature will affect the authoring process and grading outcome, then the design specs need to document the changes on both authoring and grading pagesscreens). Part of the initial UX review will involve determining if others in the user community can agree with the need expressed in the spec, as well as the way it will be implemented. A good specification ensures that your need is understood correctly. The interface changes you describe are more likely to be approved if they do not introduce usability issues, such as
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