Directory of Publications
This e-Folio Page and sub-pages lists the books, articles, deliverables, monographs, seminars, and white papers written by Dr. Raymond L. Newkirk.
Dr. Newkirk has published more than 8,000 articles, white papers, client deliverables, presentations, monographs, seminars, workshops, and books on Psychology, Therapy, Systems Thinking, Meta-Methodology, Management Theory and Practice, Marketing & Sales, Virtual Learning, Training & Development, Software Development, Quality Assurance & Control, Design Science, Coaching, Consulting, & Mentoring, Philosophy, Spirituality, Cyber Security, and Behavioral Science. Currently, the publications of Dr. Newkirk comprise 15 primary libraries:
Quality Assurance
Technical Systems
Management Systems
Career & Self-Renewal
Counseling & Spirituality
Academic Publications
Professional Skills Development Courses
Executive Management Courses
New Product Development Courses
Proposal Management Courses
Project Management Courses
Business Presentations
Leadership Presentations
Coaching & Consulting Presentations
Evidence-Based Presentations
Quality is the thing. Executives want it. Managers want it. Competitors want it. Customers want it. Everyone wants it. That’s the theory. Price trumps theory most of the time. People will gladly pay for less quality if the price is right. But some people will pay $15,000 for a dress to feel just right while feeding the poor.—RLN
Quality Assurance Publications: Validation, Verification & Testing
Quality Assurance General System Review Guidelines (1989). SMI Press.
Overview of the Test Hierarchy (1985). SMI Press.
ISD Audit Handbook (1997). SMI Press.
Software Contract Considerations Software Specifications (2004). SMI Press.
Electronic Commerce Component of Systems Test Coordination for a Distribution Center Transfer Project
The EDI Audit Handbook and Guidelines: Volume 1
Electronic Commerce Component of the Systems Test Plan for a Distribution Center Transfer Project
EDI Program Justification: Cost Benefit Analysis
EDI Test Team Plan of Action and Testing Approach for a Distribution Center Transfer Project
Testing Execution Plan (200). SMI Press.
Guidelines for Application Inventory Representative Survey Questions (2000). SMI Press.
UCS Based Diagnostic to Determine Deductions Efficiency
Software Development Standards and Guidelines for Project Management and Quality Assurance
Feasibility Study Standards and Guidelines
System Survey Questionnaire
Summary of Unit Testing Principles
Software Quality Control Principles for the Development and Testing of the Software Development Process
Quality Assurance Formal Walk-Through Manual
Walk Thru Guidelines/Procedures
Verification Techniques
Software Development Verification Plan (ISO9000)
Recommended Controls for Testing and Training
Quality Assurance Transaction Flow Testing Checklist
System Testing Coordination Effort
Integration Level Master Test Plan
Unit Test Plan Functional Questions
Unit Testing Policy
Specifications for Coding Tasks
Integration Level Master Test Plan
Overview of the Testing Hierarchy
Test Team Plan of Action and Testing Approach
Planning Activity Level Checklist
Specifications to Coding Tasks
System Testing Coordination Effort
Minispec Standard
Verification, Validation & Testing of Software
The Software Development Life Cycle and Verification, Validation & Testing
Preliminary Design Review Walk Thru
Checklists for the ISD General System Review
Quality Assurance General System Review Guidelines
ISO 9000 Guidelines for the DSI Program
ISO 9000Summary Project Plan Assessment Stage
Priority Setting Guidelines Assessment Stage
Quality Attributes of an Architecture Evaluation
Software Development Business Modeling Standards
MIS Standards/Procedures for Quality Assurance Procedures and Controls
Reflections on Successful Standards
Review of the Information Systems Year 2000 Assessment Plan
Y2000 Feasibility Report Guidelines
Testing Strategies
Verification through the Life Cycle
Software Development Using Manual Verification, Validation and Testing Techniques
Quality Assurance Standards Development Project Checklist
What Are Standards?
Software Quality Control Principles for the Development and Testing of the Software Development Process
Quality Assurance Formal Walk-Through Manual
Walk Thru Guidelines/Procedures
Verification Techniques
Change Management & Control Guidelines
Management Checklist for Computer Security
Microcomputer Checklist
Checklist for Outside Contract Services
Forms and Related Supplies Checklist
Data Communications Checklist
Data Protection Checklist
Data Input Checklist
Software Security Checklist
Monitoring and Related Control Devices Checklist
Physical Security Checklist
Hardware Security Checklist
System Application Controls Checklist
Equipment Purchasing Checklist
Checklist for Contingency Planning
Employee Security Survey Questionnaire
Quality Assurance and Business Planning
Specifications for Coding Tasks
Change Management & Control Guidelines
Management Checklist for Computer Security
Microcomputer Checklist
Checklist for Outside Contract Services
Forms and Related Supplies Checklist
Data Communications Checklist
Data Protection Checklist
Data Input Checklist
Software Security Checklist
Monitoring and Related Control Devices Checklist
Physical Security Checklist
Hardware Security Checklist
System Application Controls Checklist
Equipment Purchasing Checklist
Checklist for Contingency Planning
Employee Security Survey Questionnaire
The Importance of Standards
Technical Testing and Quality Assurance Guidelines and Procedures
Unit Test Plan Quality Control Checklist
Sample Test Plan
Continuity Planning: A Proposal
Change Management & Control Guidelines for a Distribution Center Transfer Project
Evaluation of the Configuration Management Methodology
Standards and Procedures for the Configuration Management Plan
Specifications to Coding Task
Quality Assurance Training Program
Security and Control of the Specialty Brands EDI Network
EDI Network Disaster Recovery Plan of Action
Integration Level Master Test Plan: Pick Slips, Bill Of Lading, Confirmation, Customer Orders, and Invoicing
Conversion Guideline
Recommended Controls for Testing and Training
Test Team Plan of Action and Testing Approach
Conversion QA Checklist
Strategies for Analyzing the Y2000 Problem
Quality Assurance Walkthrough Audit Process
Verification Plan
Efficient Consumer Response Change Management & Control Guidelines
Functional Requirements Checklist
Summary of Unit Testing Principles
Unit Testing in Perspective
Unit Test Termination Criteria
Unit Test Review
Testing by Program Modification
Test Case Selection
Approaches to Unit Testing
Unit Test Planning
The Unit Testing Process
Unit Test Standards Guidelines
Documenting the Unit Test Plan
Setting Priorities in Unit Testing
Evaluation of the Characteristics of Software Packages
Software Contract Considerations Rights of the Vendor
Software Contract Considerations Responsibilities of the Vendor
Unit Test Checklist
Structural Testing Checklist
Unit Test Planning Checklist
Implementation of Software Packages Training Requirements
Database Testing
Test Documentation
The Shipping Interface Migration Checklist
Feasibility Cycle Guidelines
EDI Audit Handbook and Guidelines
Electronic Commerce Audit and Security Requirements
Testing Policy Overview
Evaluation of Software Packages Technical Considerations
Q.A. Standards Plan
Evaluation of Software Packages Standards & Documentation Considerations
Evaluation of Software Packages Personnel Training Considerations
Recommended Controls for Conversion
Recommended Functional User Sign-Off Form for Conversion
Recommended Computer Operations Sign-Off Form for Conversion
Mini-Spec Standard
Quality Assurance Walkthrough Audit Process
ECR Project Requirements for Quality Assurance and Control (1992). SMI Press.
EDI Network Disaster Recovery Plan of Action (1991). SMI Press.
Security and Control of the Specialty Brands EDI Network
Standards & Guidelines for a Distribution Center Transfer Project
DSD/ECR Program Development and Control Guidelines
Specifications to Coding Tasks
Quality Assurance Standards Development Project Checklists
Project Evaluation Checklist
Financial System Features Checklist
Inventory Guidelines
Standards and Requirements for Information Systems Design, Development and Implementation
Assessment Cycle Plan of Action and Milestones
ISO 9000 Assessment Manual of Systems Management Institute (1988). SMI Press.
ISO 9000 Guidelines for Software and Product Audits (1989). SMI Press.
Quality Assurance Transaction Flow Testing Checklist
Standard and Guideline for the Design of the Audit and Control Subsystem of I/S EDI Design Project
Information Systems Detailed Design Review Handbook
Information Systems Migration Audit Management Handbook
The Fallback Preparation Plan
Prelimi9nary Design Review Walk Thru
Checklists for the Electronic Commerce & EDI General System Review
Software Development Verification Plan
Quality Assurance Project Plan in Support of EC & EDI-IS
Unit Testing Policy
A Problem-Solving Method for Software Development
Feasibility Study: Standards and Guidelines (1999). SMI Press.
Environmental Inventory Guidelines (1999). SMI Press.
Living Systems Management as a Metaphor for Project Management
Implementing a Hybrid Decision Support System/Executive Information Systems
System Testing Coordination Effort
System Planning Activity Level Checklist
Unit Test Plan Functional Questions
Test Team Plan of Action & Testing Approach
Recommended Controls for Testing & Training
Software Development Business Modeling Standards
Conversion QA Checklists
EDI Audit Handbook and Guidelines (1987). SMI Press.
Electronic Commerce Audit and Security Requirements (2007). SMI Press.
Change Control for Computer Automated Testing System (1989). SMI Press.
Test Document: Test Team Plan of Action and Testing Approach (1986). SMI Press.
Test Document: Recommended Controls for Testing and Training (1988). SMI Press.
Recommended Controls for Conversion (1989). SMI Press.
Recommended Function User Sign-Off Form for Conversion (1987). SMI Press.
Recommended Computer Operations Sign-Off Form for Conversion (1989). SMI Press.
Efficient Consumer Response Requirements Definition Standards & Guidelines (1993). SMI Press.
Testing Execution Planning (2000). SMI Press.
Software Application Testing Execution Plan
Information System Conversion Guidelines
Assessment Cycle
Quality Assurance Guidelines
Role and Responsibilities Guidelines
Cost Per Line Budget Model
Attributes for Procedural Work Around
Software Systems Integration Level Master Test Plan
Software Test Team Plan of Action and Testing Approach
Recommended Controls for Software Testing Training
Software Development Business Modeling Standards: Applications Development Standard
Quality Assurance Standards Development Project Checklists
Quality Assurance Project Plan in Support Of ISD
Conversion Guidelines
ISD Network Disaster Recovery Plan of Action
Integration Testing Summary
Integration Test Plan Review
The Information Services Integration Testing and Quality Assurance Handbook
Evaluation of Software Packages Installation & Operation Considerations
Independent Risk Assessment
Functional Specifications for Sap Installation
Unit Test Plan Functional Questions
Unit/Chain Test Plan Form Overview
The SAP Fallback Preparation Plan
Unit Testing Policy
Technical Testing Case Matrix for Integration/System Level Testing
Project Management Description Document of Project Requirements
Standards and Requirements for Information Systems Design, Development and Implementation
Electronic Commerce Guidelines Electronic Commerce Requirements Definition
EDI Test Team Plan of Action
Electronic Commerce Component of the Systems Test Plan
Quality Assurance General System Review Guidelines
EC Audit Handbook and Guidelines
The Dynamic EC Change Model
Q.A Notes on DSD SDLC
Business Partner Assessment Guidelines
Teaming Agreement Guidelines and Audit
Warehouse Management System Features Checklist
Standard and Guideline for the Design of the Audit and Control Subsystem of the I/S EC Design Project
A Legal Checklist
Employee Security Checklist
Information Security Risk Management Checklist
Quality Assurance Audit of Detailed Design Walkthrough
Code Review Audit
Electronic Commerce Audit and Security Requirements
Evaluation of Software Packages Audit & Control Considerations
Assessment Cycle Quality Assurance Guidelines
Assessing Leadership Readiness
Recommended Controls for Testing and Training
Test Team Plan of Action and Testing Approach
Integration Level Master Test Plan
Conversion Guideline
Testing Execution Plan
Quality Assurance & Standards Policy
Quality Assurance Project Plan
Post Implementation Review Handbook
Preliminary Design Review Walk Thru
Updated Review Checklists
Quality Assurance General System Review Guidelines
Quality Assurance Management Development Plan
Maintenance Cycle Testing
Quality Assurance Preliminary System Review
Integration Testing and Quality Assurance
Walk Thru Guidelines/Procedures
Input Validation and Syntax Testing
Software Development Quality Assurance Guidelines
Detailed Design Review Handbook
Strategies for Estimating a Quality Assurance Cost of Operations
ROD Program Justification Cost Benefit Analysis
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Y2000
Unit Test Checklist
The Documentation Process
Audit Handbook Volume 2
Data Processing Controls
Documentation Review
Audit Handbook
EC Network Disaster Recovery Plan of Action
Standard and Guideline for the Design of the Audit and Control Subsystem
Testing Policies
Quality Assurance & Standards Policy Y2000 Testing
Unit Testing Policy for Y2000 Program
Standard for Sample Modification Test Plan
Summary of Unit Testing Principles
Standard for Sample Modification Test Plan
Applications Development Testing Guidelines
Quality Assurance & Standards Policy for Testing
General Testing Policies
Business Continuity Planning
Systems and Computer Security
“Quality and Anti-Quality tradeoffs are common in New Product Development. Companies have to de-focus one quality criteria to implement another quality criteria. This is the way life works. If you want a secure information system, you have to make it ever more inconvenient to access by requiring more rigorous sign-on protocols. You win some and you lose some.”
— Ray Newkirk.”