Before doing this assignment, complete the attached file named "Audience Analysis Chart". Then begin writing 2 pages instructions and procedure in any topic related to nursing with videos and pictur

UNIT 3 DELIVERABLES: Technical Instruction Set
Introduction	One of the most important tasks a technical writer will face is the task of writing a clear set of instructions. Instructions are step-by-step explanations: how to build, operate or repair something, or how to complete a procedure. According to our text, instructions come in three categories: General Instructions describing how to assemble something or use something—a toy, a swing set, a book shelf, a DVR, etc. Specifications are used by engineers, technicians, and architects to describe in great detail how something is built or designed or how a routine process is completed—a building, a bridge, a computer, etc. Procedures/Protocols ensure consistency and quality in the workplace—in hospitals, on job sites, in the laboratory, safety instructions, etc.
Assignment	To create a set of technical instructions that are no more than three (3) and no less than two (2) pages of technical instructions in MS Word describing either of the following: 1. a set of operating instructions 2. a set of assembly instructions 3. a set of procedural instructions You may wish to save this document as a pdf file for format stability.
Purpose	To gain valuable practice in constructing a set of instructions for a specific audience using the knowledge you have gained through studying the materials associated with this and previous units. These include Research, Page Design, Audience Analysis, Ethical Considerations, Defining and Describing, Editing, Instructional Procedure.
Instructions	Researching the topic—gain a thorough understanding of your subject by spending some time doing research on the task you are instructing on do background research using the web (wisely) and the library databases make sure your sources are quality sources (Wikipedia is not a quality source; neither are nonprofessional blogs) make observations ask experts collect visuals complete the audience analysis chart review professional examples Constructing the Document put yourself in the shoes of your readers (whoever you determine this is) use simple words and limit the amount of jargon define any words that might not be familiar to your readers keep sentences short, within breathing length use the command, or imperative, style (verb first) for any instructional sets keep it simple and do not over-explain basic steps or concepts use a functional and attractive page layout use graphics that reinforce the written text Designing your document—as stated in our textbook, do some preliminary research to figure out the best way to visually present your material to your target audience. use an introduction that(length depends on the complexity of the task and your readers’ knowledge, but are typically very brief) states the purpose states the importance of the task describes the necessary technical ability/difficulty identifies the time required to completion (as a guideline) motivates the reader (if they need motivation) Use the body to explain the steps use sequentially ordered steps state one action at a time keep the steps concise number the steps add comments, notes, or examples as necessary provide feedback as necessary refer to the graphics include and set apart any warnings or safety information using appropriate symbols use icons carefully use images carefully use white space wisely (single-space or double-space needs to be considered as it relates to document design) signal the conclusion by offering a closing that tells the readers that they are finished with the task in any of these ways: signal completion of the task describe the finished product offer trouble-shooting advice Formatting the Document APA Format 1 inch margins 2-3 pages of material plus 1 APA cover page that includes the following Running header with abbreviated title and page number a telling title (specific and precise) your name institution affiliate (Brookhaven College) http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ purpose statement at the bottom of the cover page (see page 18 in your text, “Purpose of Your Document” and “Primary and Secondary Purposes,” for more info on writing a good purpose statement) A separate APA reference page Appendices A (Audience Analysis Chart) Appendices B (Usability Survey) Including appendices gives you practice in adding required or important detailed material to your documents that would otherwise be distracting in the body of your document. See this reference for additional information: Dealing with Tables, Appendices, Footnotes, & Endnotes Editing for Accuracy, Readability, Usability—user-test your document by letting someone else read it for clarity and understanding. Have them complete the table on page 466 of your textbook, a basic usability survey. Proofreading—as always, proofread for grammatical correctness, and all items above related to document design and readability. NOTE: the new head of the Department of Education sent out back-to-back tweets recently. Both had misspelled words. She was harshly called-out for it.
Ideas/Suggestions	Some student topics have included the following (NOTE: these examples are tired and overused—choose something fresh instead): how to change an IV dressing how to give a subcutaneous injection how to perform CPR how to change the oil in a car how to perform the IDEXX Heartworm test how to install anti-virus software how to use a microscope or telescope
Rubric	This item is not so much a method for me to assess your deliverable as it is a checklist for you to use while constructing it. See the complete rubric in a separate table further in this document.
Submission	Submit the Word or PDF document (pdf holds its format better when uploading) to Black Board using the drop box portal in the DELIVERABLES module (located on the left-hand column of the course page).

Assessment Rubric for A-3: Instruction Set
Assessment Item 5 points each	Meets all requirement	Meets some requirement	Does not meet requirement
Major Elements Included Clear & Limiting Title (telling title) Appropriate level of Detail and Technicality (based on your audiences own knowledge of the product or process) Visuals that assist in understanding (must have a purpose) A Clear Descriptive Sequence (spatial, functional, or chronological)
Introduction states the purpose states the importance of the task describes the necessary technical ability/difficulty identifies the time required to completion (as a guideline) motivates the reader (if they need motivation)
Body uses sequentially ordered steps states one action at a time keeps the steps concise number the steps adds comments, notes, or examples as necessary provides feedback as necessary refers to the graphics includes and set apart any warnings or safety information using appropriate symbols uses icons carefully uses images carefully uses white space wisely (single-space or double-space needs to be considered as it relates to document design)
Conclusion signals completion of the task describes the finished product as necessary offers trouble-shooting advice as necessary
Tone and Style purpose statement lists specific audience language is correct for audience (not high in tone nor elementary in understanding) is objective
Mechanics Grammatically Correct Spelling is Correct Word Choice is Correct Sentences are not convoluted
Precision clear, concise, and to the point without excess verbiage(words) not excessive in length nor excessively short does not give information the audience does not need or want

AUDIENCE ANALYSIS CHART Aside from purpose, audience is perhaps the most important consideration in planning, writing, reviewing and distributing a technical document. Lack of audience analysis is one of the root causes of most of the problems you find in professional and technical documents—particularly instructions where the smallest mistake can mean a law suit, injury, or death.
Item:	Deliberate and Considered Answer:
Type of Audience: Expert Novice Non-expert Name this audience:
Audience Background: Knowledge Experience Training
Audience Needs: What do they need to know about the topic? What might they want to know about the topic? What might they already know about the topic?
Writer: What do you think they need to know over and above what is already listed in the Needs category?
Adaptations: What additional information do your readers need to know in order to understand the information? Definitions of key terms Descriptions of tools Background information Examples Graphics/charts/visuals
Design: What design items might you incorporate to help your reader understand the material? Shorter sentences Chunking information Headings Subheadings Warnings Bold text Lists graphics white-space