Create Your Own

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Create Your Own

• Instruction Manual

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Objectives

• Create an instruction manual, step-by-step guide
  to perform a task or project.

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Possible Topics

• How to send a text message
• How to post a Blog
• How to use / set up a play station
• How to set up My Space / Face Book
• How to build a car (specific car) engine
• How to send an email
• Childrens guide to bathing a dog
• How to create a power point
• How to apply Acrylic Nails with Tips

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Audience Analysis

• Know your audience
• What is the skill / age level of the user(s)?
• How much knowledge about this topic does the
  user(s) need to effectively complete the project?
• Where will the user(s) use the manual?
• Will the user(s) need to hold the manual while
  completing project?

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Design Basics

• All manuals must contain the following sections
• Title page
• Table of contents
• Introduction
• A detailed tools and materials section (if
  appropriate)
• Safety instructions and warnings
• Step-by-step instructions
• Diagram or image labeled with key parts
• Conclusion

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Title Page

• Words indicating this is an instruction manual
• Name of item
• Name of company
• INCLUDE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
• Picture of item
• Model number
• Contact number for customer service

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Table of Contents

• The heading Table of Contents
• A list of each main category in your instruction
  manual
• Page numbers for each category
• Sub-categories and page numbers when necessary

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Introduction

• Explain the purpose and audience of the manual
• Why should the reader carry out this task
  (reading the manual)?
• What safety measures should the reader
  understand?
• What tools and materials may be needed?
• Who can be contacted if there is a problem with
  the instructions?

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Warnings Safety Instructions

• Does your item require safety instructions?
• If so, include a list of possible hazards and how
  to avoid them.
• This can be done as a list or with bullet
  statements starting with DO NOT

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Step-by-Step Instructions

• Number the instructions
• Put the right amount of information in each
  step.
• Use imperative mood (command or request) and
  make your sentences parallel. (Avoid
  passive voice)
• Include graphics
• Do not omit articles (a, an, the) to save space.

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DIAGRAM OR PICTURE

• This should be included with the Step-by-Step
  instructions.
• Insert at least one graphic into your word
  document.
• Label the key parts

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Conclusion

• Maintenance tips
• Troubleshooters guide, usually in the form of a
  table. (identifies common problems and explain
  how to solve them)
• Customer service contact information
• INCLUDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
• -Additional accessories
• -Warranty information
• -Glossary
• -Environmental note or warning

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Bonus

• If you wish to include a bilingual section, you
  will receive extra points.
• Bring in a an instruction manual to use during
  the writing process.