Topic _____________________ Due Date__________

What procedure will your instructions enable your readers to perform?

Who are your primary readers?

Who else might read your instructions?

What outcome will your readers want to achieve?

How much do your readers know about the procedure? What key things don't they know?

How great is your readers' knowledge of any technical subjects or other relevant background information related to your topic?

Do your readers have any communication preferences you should take into account? If so, describe them.

What are the key features of the place where your readers will use your instructions?

Are there any other considerations you should keep in mind when addressing these readers?

What will your readers' key questions be?

What will be your readers' initial attitudes toward your instructions?

What do you want your readers' attitudes to be after they use your instructions?

What, if anything, will you need to tell your readers about the following topics?

• Aim, purpose, or desired outcome of the procedure
• Intended readers for the instructions (their knowledge level, job description, etc.)
• Scope of the instructions
• Organization of the instructions
• Ways to use the instructions effectively
• Reasons for following the instructions (rather than using some other procedures)
• Background information the readers might find helpful

What, if anything, should you tell your readers in the introduction about the location and function of the key parts of any equipment used?

What, if anything, will your readers need to know about the theory of operation of the equipment?

What, if any, materials or equipment should you tell your readers to gather before starting the procedure?

What are the major groups of steps in the procedure?

What problems might your readers encounter, and what do you need to tell your readers about how to overcome these problems?

What visual aids would your readers find helpful or persuasive?

What organization would your readers find useful and persuasive? On a separate page, provide a brief sketch or outline to identify the major sections and subsections.