Writing Instructions

Revise each of the following wordy, dense paragraphs into a set of concise instructions. Include an introductory statement.

a. Orders may be placed at our Web site by following certain steps. Here they are. As a visitor to our site, you should first look over everything and find the items you want from our catalog. Then your shopping cart is important. You will add items to your shopping cart. When you are finished adding things to your shopping cart, the next step is to proceed to checkout. But wait! Have you created a new account? After creating a new account, we next need to know what shipping address to ship your items to. We will also need to have you choose a shipping method. Then you will be expected to provide payment information. Finally, you are nearly done! Payment information must be provided, and then you are ready to review your order and submit it.

b. If you want to make a YouTube video, here are some important tips for those who have not done it before. First, you will need to obtain a video recording device such as a cell phone, webcam, or camcorder. Another thing you will have to do is make a decision on whether or not to make a video blog, comedy skit, how-to video, or a video that is about travel. Remember that your video must be 10 minutes or less for traditional YouTube membership accounts. You will want to create a video with good light quality, and that usually means daytime recording. Finally, be sure to use computer editing software to change or delete anything.

c. A number of employees have asked about how to make two-sided copies. Here's what to do. The copy for Side 1 of the original goes facedown on the document glass. Then the document cover should be closed. Next you should select the quantity that you require. To copy Side 1, you should then press Start. Now you remove the first original and place the second original facedown on the document glass. The document cover should be closed. Now you remove Side 1 copy from the output tray. It should be inserted facedown into the paper bypass tray. Then select the alternate paper tray and press Start.

Activities

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