Paper Pen/Pencil Holder

John Recine
ENG 352 – Technical Writing
June 18, 2009
 Table of Contents

Reflection………………………………………………………………………………..1
Building your FOP………………………………………………………………………2
Parts……………………………………………………………………………..2
Instructions……………………………………………………………………...2
Photos…………………………………………………………………………………...3
Reflection

This assignment gave me the chance to write a procedure explaining an object I created from
everyday items. I initially had difficulty coming up with an object to create using such basic
items, but settled on the project described in this document. I enjoyed the process because it
allowed me to create something as well as try to explain my creation to others without the use of
diagrams or references.

Peer Review

Of the two FOPs I was assigned to review, I had difficulty with one of them. The instructions
were hard to understand, specifically when placing parts that depended on a certain orientation.
The other part of the FOP that was difficult was assembling the two objects – I did not know
where the first ended and the second began. The other FOP I reviewed was well written, and
easy to follow. I did not experience any problem assembling the second FOP.

User Feedback

One of the students who evaluated my FOP recommended that I number my steps to make it
easier to understand; as well as grouping numerous steps together. After reading the sections in
the book, I changed the wording of some of my steps and divided them up so that they were
easier to follow.
Building Your FOP

Parts:

• 2 sheets of 8 ½ x 11 inch paper

• A ruler with standard measurements (non metric)
• 1 pencil
• Transparent or Scotch tape
• Crayons or markers to decorate (optional)

Directions:

1) Take one sheet of paper and fold it in half along the short side.
2) Fold the paper in half again along the long side.
3) Turn the paper so that the last fold is at the top, and the other fold is on the left side.
4) Starting from the top, take the ruler and measure 4 inches down, and mark that spot with
the pencil.
5) From the mark you just made, measure 4 inches to the right and mark that spot with the
pencil.
6) Using the scissors, cut straight across the paper, from the first mark to the second mark.
7) At the second mark, turn the scissors and cut straight up to the top of the paper; you
should now have a piece of paper with a fold on the top, a fold on the left side, and is 4
inches in length and width.
8) Unfold the paper, you should have 4 creases that all meet in the center.
9) Using the scissors, cut one crease till it reaches the center.
10) Grab the two sections of paper that are created by the cut, and cross them over one
another, bringing the corners that were closest to the cut toward the bottom of the creases;
if done correctly, you should have two “walls” and a floor.
11) Repeat steps 1 through 10 to create the other side of the box.
12) To complete the box, take either side of the box and place the floor on top of the other; it
should look like a cube without a top.
13) Using the tape, secure the walls of the cube to each other.
14) Using the tape, secure the bottom of the cube to the closest wall, to prevent the bottom
from falling out.
15) Flip the box over, and tape down the two sides of the bottom that are not secure.
16) If you so choose, decorate the box with crayons or markers.
Photos

Original Photo
Test #1
Test #2