WRTG 393: Instruction Manual’

nWRTG 393 students, Writing assignment #1 will be an instruction manual. Instruction manuals explain to readers how to operate something or make something. Helpful resources on how to write an instruction manual include the following: xefx82xb7 xe2x80x9cInstructions, procedures, and policies,xe2x80x9d a chapter from Tebeaux and Dragga in eReserves xefx82xa7 xc2xa0Jerzxe2x80x99s literacy page features a fine set of tips on writing instructions. Please click here to view the site. (https://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/technical-writing/instructions-how-to-write-for-busy-grouchy-people/)xefx82xa7 xc2xa0David McMurrey has a very helpful website on writing instructions. Please click here to view the webpage. (https://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/instrux.html)xefx82xa7 xc2xa0Wikibooks has an excellent guide to writing instructions. Please click here to view the site. Requirements (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Professional_and_Technical_Writing/Instructions)The instruction manual will include the following sections or features: xefx82xb7 xc2xa0Title Page xefx82xb7 xc2xa0Overview or Introduction with necessary background information such as time needed, skill ability, relevance, context, stage setting, etc. xefx82xb7 xc2xa0Equipment and materials needed (as appropriate) xefx82xb7 xc2xa0Definitions (as appropriate) xefx82xb7 xc2xa0Instructions o provide a graphic for steps of the instructions that need a graphico at least three graphics should be originalo graphics borrowed from other sources need to be cited in APA format o all graphics should be labeled xefx82xb7 xc2xa0Warnings or statements of caution (as appropriate) xefx82xb7 xc2xa0Page numbers for all pages of the manual In addition, please note that the manual should be single-spaced. Overall, chapter 10 from Tebeaux and Dragga should be read thoroughly as you begin this assignment. Different types of instructions call for different strategies. The chapter from Tebeaux and Dragga is an excellent resource in guiding your approach.xc2xa0 ‘

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