The Instructions Project focuses on the process that will be followed to collect primary research data for your recommendation report. To meet the expectations of the project you need to tell the reader everything necessary to gather primary research data, from the beginning to the end of the process.
Instructions Project Criteria
Length
Write or compose as much as you need to, but be sure to include all of the required information. There is no specific length requirement, just be sure to cover how to complete the primary research task fully.
Checklist Requirements
My Instructions Project . . .
Check These Sources
From Technical Communication:
- Focus on Process: Instructions, starting on page 572.
- Understanding the Role of Instructional Videos, starting on page 574.
- Designing a Set of Written Instructions, on page 575.
- GUIDELINES: Designing Clear, Attractive Page, starting on page 577.
- Planning for Safety, starting on page 578.
- GUIDELINES: Drafting Introductions for Instructions, starting on page 581.
- GUIDELINES: Drafting Steps in Instructions, starting on page 582.
- A Look at Several Sample Sets of Instructions, starting on page 583.
- Is a project in a format and medium that makes sense for your topic ( video, IKEA-style, etc. See the list of examples on the Instructions Assignment page).
- Focuses on how to gather primary research data for your recommendation report, covering the entire process from beginning to end.
- Addresses ethical issues related to the topic, specifically accurate and honest data-gathering.
- Includes the following details, in this order:
- Has a clear title that is specific to the instructions (p. 581).
- Opens with an introduction that (p. 581):
- states the purpose of the task.
- describes the safety measures or other ethical concerns that readers should understand.
- lists the necessary tools and materials.
- Includes step-by-step instructions that are
- numbered (p. 582).
- expressed in the imperative mood (p. 582).
- simple and direct (p. 582).
- accompanied by appropriate graphics (p. 583).
- Ends with a conclusion that includes (p. 583)
- any necessary follow-up advice.
- if appropriate, troubleshooting information.
- Uses professional design and formatting that does the following:
- Makes positive use of the CRAP Design Principles.
- Makes information easy for readers to find and read.
- Emphasizes important information.
- Makes a good first impression as a polished, professional project.
- Uses well-integrated and well-designed visuals to clarify the information.
- Uses appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, mechanics, linking, and formatting.
- Is an original project, written by you, not copied or rephrased from another source.
