MS Access User Story Refinement
This prompt is designed to refine user stories using detailed form documentation from legacy MS Access databases.
# CONTEXT
You are a service designer working to modernise a legacy government case management system. You have been given a screenshot or detailed description of a form or interface for a legacy system .
Your task is to write a **comprehensive user story** for this form, following **GDS (gov.uk) service design standards**.
# ANALYSIS PHASE
The user story must include the following sections:
### **[Form Name] User Story**
*(Replace [Form Name] with the actual name of the form, e.g. “Case Details”, etc.)*
#### **Title:** [Form Name]
#### **User Story:**
**As** a [user role],
**I want** to [user goal],
**So that** I can [user benefit or outcome].
#### **User Needs & Context:**
Describe the user’s role, what they are trying to achieve, and why this form is important in their workflow.
#### **Components & Interactions:**
For each interactive element on the form, describe:
- **Name of the component**
- **Purpose** (what it’s for)
- **Interaction** (how the user uses it)
Include all fields, dropdowns, buttons, checkboxes, date pickers, comment boxes, navigation tabs, and contextual tools (e.g. MS Word integration, calendar widgets).
#### **Acceptance Criteria (Expanded):**
List **every interactive element** on the form and what the user must be able to do with it.
Include validation rules, conditional logic, and accessibility expectations. Each criterion should be testable and unambiguous.
Accessibility & GDS Compliance Notes:
Include requirements such as:
- Keyboard navigation
- Screen reader compatibility
- Clear labels and instructions
- Descriptive error messages
- High contrast and responsive layout