Slide 1Use the Appropriate Conventional ElementsWriting the IntroductionWriting Safety InformationStep-by-Step DirectionsWriting Step-by-Step Directions (continued)Slide 7Writing Reader-Oriented Instructions & ManualsPresented byHeather Huggett1Use the Appropriate Conventional ElementsIntroduction, including safety informationDescription of equipmentStep-by-step instructionsTroubleshooting guideReference Aids2Writing the IntroductionState the purpose of the instructions (p. 603)Clearly identify the usersList all necessary materials and equipmentUse drawings / photos to ensure that users understand the materials and equipmentExplain any safety information3Writing Safety InformationPlace the safety alert before or next to the directions for the hazardous taskUse a symbol or an icon to indicate a warning, danger, or cautionUse a distinct color consistently for the safety alertSeparate the safety alert from the text with white space or a border4Step-by-Step DirectionsUse informative, task-oriented headings (p. 600)Categorize the task into major steps and then divide these steps into substeps (p. 604)Describe only one action in each step or substep Number each step5Writing Step-by-Step Directions (continued)Use imperative sentences◦Not imperative: You should press the power button◦Imperative: Press the power buttonUse a list format Use visual aids when