Assignment: Instructional Guide

This assignment will assess the following competency:

3. Develop instructional writing skills.

Directions: For this assignment, you will submit an instructional guide and a cover memo introducing the instructions to your readers.

The cover memo should be the first page, followed by the instructions.

Write a set of instructions for one task that you are familiar with for an audience who is not familiar with your topic. The instructions must be 1-2 pages. Topics may include but are not limited to:

• How to bake your favorite dish

• How to iron a shirt

• How to send a text message

• How to change a tire

• How to register for classes

Key concepts to include:

• Instructions should be clear and concise.

• Instructions should be organized in a "user-friendly" manner.

• Instructions should include definitions or clarifications for advanced terminology.

• Instructions should include warnings/cautions.

• Instructions should include pictures/diagrams to help clarify instructions (use if needed; not required).

Along with the instructions, submit a cover memo discussing the following questions:

• What is the purpose of your instructions?

• Who is your intended audience?

• How did you organize the instructions (step by step, bullet list, narrative format, etc.) and why did you choose that format?

• What were the warnings/cautions you needed to include?

The cover memo must be 250-500 words.