A survey of soft skill simulation authoring tools
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Title: A Survey of Soft Skill Simulation Authoring Tools

Section 1: INTRODUCTION
Description 1: Introduce the topic of technology-enhanced learning, the benefits of online simulations, particularly for soft skills, and the focus of the paper.

Section 2: STATE OF THE ART SURVEY
Description 2: Describe three authoring tools used to compose online soft skill simulations, including their main features and evaluation.

Section 3: VISIOn Composition Tool
Description 3: Detail the VISIOn authoring tool, its purpose, interface, dialogue visualization, and authoring process.

Section 4: Experience Builder
Description 4: Explain the Experience Builder, its history, authoring process, including steps like Describe the Project, Specify the Situation, Write the Correct Path, Add Alternative Actions, Build Alternative Paths, Create HTML Pages, Publish and Download, and Perform Optimal Tasks.

Section 5: Captivate 3
Description 5: Discuss the Captivate 3 authoring tool, its flexibility, user interface, and features such as Storyboard, Edit, Branching displays, and navigation aids.

Section 6: KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHORING ONLINE SOFT SKILL SIMULATIONS
Description 6: Examine the key requirements needed to compose online soft skill simulations, including dialogue visualization, pedagogical framework, scalability, and navigation.

Section 7: CONCLUSION
Description 7: Summarize the findings on the complexity of authoring online simulations, the key features identified for effective soft skill simulation authoring tools, and expectations for future advancements.