TECM 1700_Writing Workshop 4: Instructions

Does your introduction clearly state how long the process will take, what is needed, what level
of expertise is needed?
Have you broken the process into major steps?
Have you created a visual hierarchy to guide your reader through the document?
Do you list the steps of the process in careful, logical order?
(40 points)
Do you use accurate imperative verbs for each step?
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Do you provide enough information in the document for the user to successfully follow the
instructions?
Did you insert visual aids, especially if the instructions require readers to visualize complex
relationships?

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Do you provide a concluding paragraph where you summarize the purpose of the document?

Design

Inserts diagram(s), especially if the process requires readers to visualize complex relationships

Labels all visual aids with a number and a title

Introduces each graphic before it appears in the document
Does not let the graphic(s) stand alone; the graphic supplements the text
Groups related information into categories marked with headings and subheadings
Uses informative, parallel headings and subheadings
Uses more lines of space above headings than below headings and subheadings
Formats bullets appropriately, including parallelism (i.e., uses noun, or verb phrases)
Uses numbers when the list has a sequence; uses bullets for all other lists
Effectively uses white space; text makes good use of the entire page
Uses reader-friendly typefaces (avoid decorative and hard-to-read typefaces)
Uses serif type for text and sans-serif for headings
Uses recommended type sizes for titles, text, headings, and subheadings
Avoids centering text, titles, and visual aids

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(20 points) ______

Style
Avoids agentless prose (puts the actor in the subject position)
Uses active voice instead of passive voice
Avoids inflated fancy language
Eliminates unnecessary words and phrases
Avoids awkward sentences and word choice

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(20 points) ______

Grammar and Mechanics

Consistently uses correct grammar

Consistently uses correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Demonstrates that you have carefully proofread your work
Eliminates run-on sentences and fragments
Capitalizes appropriate letters in titles, headings, and subheadings
Avoids awkward sentences and word choice
Correctly uses APA format for citing sources in the document

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(20 points) ______

Your Grade:

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