As a reminder, this module introduced good technical writing characteristics: Purpose, Knowledge of the topic, Audience, Criteria for evaluation, Statistical and graphic support, and Ethical. It also guided the following: Denotative (explicit) language, Prevalence serving as a respectful function, based on concrete data, Objectivity, Discourse purpose aims to inform and clarify, Fairness and accuracy, and Precise vocabulary.
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Submission Instructions
· Locate an instruction manual for a product you may own. Analyze it against the standards listed in the chapter for good technical writing. Some possible questions you can reply to in your Memo are:
· Does it meet all the characteristics?
· Is the tone knowledgeable?
· Is it accessible to different audiences?
· Is it clear, well organized, and easy to read?
· Does it use graphics or illustrations that assist you in understanding the processes or procedures?
· What would you have done differently?
· Submit your analysis in a memo to your instructor. To write the Memo, use the template that is included here Download use the template that is included here .
· Submit your assignment by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday.
· Review the rubric to determine how your assignment will be graded.
· Your assignment will be run through Turnitin to check for plagiarism. Please check your results, make any necessary corrections, and resubmit a revised copy if the system identifies issues. If you are new to Turnitin, review the information in the Student Resource Center about it.