Publishing a website for a small business in Marietta using Wordpress
. A complete set of instructions. Instructions must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
A complete instruction set will include the following parts:
Title page
Descriptive title.
Author's (your) full name.
Table of contents, auto-generated in Word. Here is a tutorial for it: MS Word Table of Contents
Brief introduction
("Indicate the specific tasks or procedures to be explained as well as the scope of coverage (what won't be
covered).
Indicate what the audience needs in terms of knowledge and background to understand the instructions.
Specify the age range of the audience here.
Give a general idea of the procedure and what it accomplishes. Indicate how much time may be necessary to
Indicate the conditions when these instructions should (or should not) be used.")
Technical definition and description
To write this, follow the advice given in the textbook found here.
Cautions and safety information (include ANSI- or ISO-compliant safety information, as appropriate).
For digital/electronic tasks/procedures, include precautions regarding loss of data, viruses, cybersecurity, etc. if
applicable.
Parts/equipment list
"These typically are listed either in a simple vertical list or in a two-column list.
Use the two-column list if you need to add some specifications to some or all of the items—for example, brand
names, sizes, amounts, types, model numbers, and so on
Writing the steps of the instructions.
Start each step with an action verb.
Use imperative voice and simple language.
Don’t give too much or too little information.
Be consistent, define each action with the same verb. It is okay to use the same verb multiple times.
Number each step; you can use a two-level numbering system (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.). Do not use letters (a, b, c
etc.) or Roman numbers (I, II, III, etc.).
Graphics/photos
You must include visual elements, and they must be created by you (whether it's a photo or a graphic). I will not
accept any submissions with images from the Internet.
Each step requires an image. Images should be bright, clear, and captioned.
Each image should correspond to its step.
Images should not overwhelm the document; written instructions should be the focus of the document.
Show the readers what the end product looks like either at the end or at the start of the document.
Conclusion with a feedback statement
"A conclusion ties the process up neatly; offers troubleshooting information (i.e. what to do if something went
wrong); includes your contact information."
Any relevant back matter
List of references, a glossary or appendix, an index, or technical specifications if applicable.