Guidelines for Developing Instructions
by Kay Inaba; Stuart O. Parsons; Robert J. SmillieFormat: Nonspecific Binding
Pub. Date: 2017-07-27
Publisher(s): Taylor & Francis
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Summary
Presenting the underlying principles for simplifying instructions, Guidelines for Developing Instructions introduces a new and relatively simple way to effectively communicate technical instructions. Proving that anyone can perform any task given the proper information in a usable manner, the authors provide a detailed set of rules on how to present straightforward and easy-to-follow instructions. They outline a simple sentence structure and basic set of action verbs for use in most instructions and demonstrate how to use graphics as an integral part of instructions. This expert advice is applicable to writing assembly procedures, operational procedures, and user, shop, and repair manuals.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| General Considerations | p. 5 |
| General Presentation Principles | p. 17 |
| Information to Plan the Work | p. 29 |
| Graphics | p. 39 |
| Language Control | p. 55 |
| Text and Format Specifications and Rules | p. 71 |
| Preparing the Instructions | p. 89 |
| Special Considerations for Maintenance | p. 115 |
| Checklist for Developing Easy-to-Use Instructions | p. 125 |
| References | p. 137 |
| Index | p. 139 |
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