Post a link to your directions here in one of three ways: 1) to google document, 2) to Wikihow, or 3 to E-How.
Document design in next two assignments
Today, you receive your review documents with a grade. We will now revise this document into a second version that will earn a new grade. In this case, the document "look" matters as much as the content. Those of you who did not earn an A, will be able to revise the text in this new version. We will work on the document design in class this week and next. Thus, you earn two grades for this assignment.
Document design and directions (the next assignment):
Here is a guide to planning the directions assignment. We divide the material into three sections: front matter, the heart of the directions (numbered, ordered commands), and back matter.
Directions, like the resume, rely on "document design." The way we arrange the material for the audience, context, and purpose is as important as the content.
Audience/Context/Purpose -- essential aspects of all documents. In designing directions or procedures documents, think of the audience as a user more than areader.
Sample of a directions document: Surviving a Cougar Attack. 
BRING YOUR DIGITAL COPIES OF YOUR TWO-ARTICLE REVIEW TO CLASS, SO THAT YOU CAN REVISE AND ASK ME QUESTION, AS WELL AS FORMAT THE NEXT VERSION. WE WILL ALSO WORK ON DIRECTIONS.
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Put Directions Title Here
Add your audience analysis here. Then link to the directions in one of three places:
- google document (you will need a gmail account; be sure to share or make your document publically viewable)
- Wikihow
- eHow
Print them off and place in your folder. For Wikihow and eHow directions, check back in a few days. You may find that they are edited or merged with similar directions.
Marybeth Shea
For fun, look at these student projects from semesters past. See how others added to the original directions:
- How to Make Lefsa (Norwegian potato-based crepe or tortilla) This student is listed as anonymous. He posted the directions and within days, the video was posted by "little old ladies in the midwest" who also know how to make this treat.
- How to Make Chain Mail (maille) This student contributed to the editing of an exhibit on making this metal fabric. Eventually, this direction set was named as a "Featured" page.