DPME Template: Artifact Matrix

The Artifact Matrix provides a standards-indexed™ and -referenced™ view of how artifacts apply to standards and their criteria/components. This matrix is a quick-view of standards and artifacts alignment as well as the navigational hub of DPME templates. Under the column labeled Link are previously created links to Artifact Pages. Under the columns labeled Standards are previously created links to individual Standards Pages.

Creating xWord Artifact Matrix:

• Put the names of relevant artifacts in the column Artifact Name

• Identify the pertinent standards and components/elements that align with an artifact

• Each row is a standard component

• Mark an "x" in each column

Creating the Artifact Matrix (Word and HTML):

• Put the names of relevant artifacts in the column Artifact Name

• Identify the pertinent standards and components/elements that aligns with an artifact

• Signify this alignment with the criteria/component's letter or number in the appropriate standard's column