ENGR 100W LAB ASSIGNMENT Dr. Thalia AnagnosObjectives of Assignment:Assignment:Grading:ENGR 100W LAB ASSIGNMENT Dr. Thalia AnagnosObjectives of Assignment:- Practice writing instructions- Practice working in teamsBackground: EnvironSJ has just developed a new product, the etón water resistant emergency radio, which they plan to sell to the general public. The radio has a variety of attractive features (which we will demonstrate in class) including AM, FM, and shortwave bands, a Ni-MH battery that can be recharged using a hand-crank or an AC adapter, a siren, and an LED light and emergency flasher. The radio can run on three AA batteries or on electricity by plugging the AC adapter into a wall plug. The radio also has the ability to charge many cell phone models.Assignment: This assignment is to be completed in pairs. Your boss has asked your team to develop a set of clear instructions for use of the radio. Your audience is the general public. At minimum your instructions should explain the following:- How to use the alternatives for powering the radio.- How to find a station on AM or FM.- How to use the light.- How to use the siren.Include any general warnings or special notices that are needed. If you know something about shortwave radio, you can write instructions on how to tune into SW. Guidelines: Read the reference material on the elements of good instructions found on the classweb site. The assignment must be turned in at the end of this class period and a copy MUST BE TURNED INTO TURNITIN.COM (if not -5 points). I have included some photos at the end of this assignment that you can alter as you wish to clarify your instructions.Proofread your document before you print it. Submit an electronic copy to Turnitin.com. Hand inone hard copy for the team.Grading:Title and brief introduction summarizing the task(s) to be performed 2Instructions written with the intended audience in mind 1Steps in chronological order, alternatives identified 2Visuals used and properly labeled 3Instructions clear and easy to follow (clear directives) 4Attractively laid out with lots of white space and headings 1Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, parallel structure 2Total 15 pointsPage 1ENGR 100W LAB ASSIGNMENT Dr. Thalia AnagnosPage
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