Instructions and Procedure Descriptions

Explains how to perform a generic task.

• Instructions
• Procedure Descriptions

Instructions are specifically written for an audience to follow, step-by-step, to complete a process

• Procedure Descriptions
• Instructions

Procedure descriptions are written to provide the reader with background information on how a process is or was accomplished.

• True
• False

Requesting vacation days, balancing a checkbook are examples of......

• Procedure Descriptions
• Instructions

Assembly instructions are an example of .......

• Procedure Descriptions
• Instructions

Writing instructions are actually the easiest kinds of writing to compose.

• True
• False

Conclusions are often in the form of a troubleshooting section.

• True
• False

Components of writing instructions (choose all that apply)

• Brief introduction
• List of materials needed
• Numbered and step-by-step
• Brief conclusion
• leave out visuals

A good way to determine the effectiveness of a set of instructions you have created whether with text and visuals - is to completely perform the task yourself.

• True
• False

Use subdivisions for longer steps

• True
• False