Before thinking about design and visuals for your instructional “manual,” the written portion
should be completed.
Part I – Introduction
● Indicate the specific tasks or process to be explained.
● Indicate what the audience needs in terms of knowledge and background to understand
the instructions.
● Give a general idea of the procedure and what it accomplishes.
● Indicate the conditions when these instructions should (or should not) be used.
● Give an overview of the contents of the instructions.
Part II – Warnings and Dangers
● Give general warning, caution, or danger notices.
● Alert readers to the possibility of ruining their equipment, failing the process, and/or
hurting themselves.
● Use eye-catching language such as Note, Warning, Caution, and/or Danger.
Part III - Equipment
● Write a comprehensive list of the things you need before you start the procedure.
● This includes equipment, tools, supplies, or software.
● Add specifications to some or all of the items—for example, brand names, sizes,
amounts, types, model numbers, and so on
Sample Solution