Instruction Manuals, Project Procedures, and Contest Rules

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Instruction Manuals, Project Procedures, and
Contest Rules
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Student Learning Objectives

• 1 apply knowledge
• 3 contemporary issues
• 4 broad education
• 5 multi-disciplinary teams
• 6 professional and ethical responsibility
• 7 communicate effectively

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Preparation

• Create a design using the white sheet of paper.
• Write down how to create the design using the
  golden sheet of paper.

5 minutes
End
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Testing

• Hiding your creation, exchange your instruction
  manual with someone that did not see you create
  your design.
• From your newly acquired manual, construct the
  design based on the instructions given do not
  assume anything.

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Results

• Find the person with whom you exchanged projects.
• Compare original design with new constructed
  design.
• How did you do?

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General Guidelines

• Analyze your audience
• Plan for safety
• Use lots of figures and diagrams
• Number the instructions (be sure to present in
  chronological order)
• Use the imperative mood
• Include an overview

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Checklist

• Are the instructions matched to the skill level
  of the audience?
• Is the overall process and purpose described?
• Are all theories and principles explained?
• Are all of the steps listed (and in correct
  order)?
• Are all of the materials listed?

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Checklist

• Is a budget included?
• Is a schedule / timeline included?
• Are there lots of illustrations and examples?
• Are references for further information or
  assistance provided?