INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions are step-by-step explanations of how to perform a particular procedure. Instructions are often written for product manuals, user guides, repair guides, and training manuals.

When writing instructions, consider the following guidelines (Figure 33):

image Instructions should be clear and written simply.

image The audience for the instructions should be clearly identified, and the instructions should be written to this audience’s level of understanding.

The instructions should have an introduction, listing:

Who should perform the procedure. ...

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