Directions: Write your own instructions for a complex process of your choice to guide others in performing a specific task.
Step 1: Choose a specific, complex process to write about.
Choose a process that you are comfortable describing or that you have an understanding of.
Step 2: Research the process you chose.
Identify methods for completing the process.
Take notes on important details.
Step 3: Create an outline.
Outline the process step by step.
Include specific details to support each step of the process.
Step 4: Write up the process using this template.
Compose a step-by-step instructional guide on how to complete the process.
Choose words that help you describe the order in which steps will be completed.
For example, use the words first, once, after, next, now, then, and finally.
Consider your audience.
Describe the process so that a person with no background knowledge of the task could successfully complete it.
List required or recommended materials, ingredients, equipment, or tools.
Provide specifics for any required or recommended temperature, time, weights, or measurements.
Recommend techniques or strategies to make the process go more smoothly.
Discuss any pitfalls or common mistakes to avoid in the process.
Use images, diagrams, or drawings to support the written explanation.
Step 5: Revise your written work.
Use the checklist to check for common errors and make sure your written work is ready for submission.
Make any necessary edits. If you were unable to check off all of the requirements on the checklist, go back and make sure that your process is complete. Revise and edit your work as needed to ensure that it is of high quality.