Although I know that we will continue to study rhetoric, I’m glad to be finally getting in to creating instructions. I was having trouble coming up with what exactly I wanted to write my instructions on, but I decided to do something graphics related since I’m a Graphic Communications major. I wanted to do something I enjoy, but also something I know well enough to be able to give good instructions. I decided to go with creating a vignetted image in Adobe Photoshop. For those of you who don’t know what that means, here’s an example:
When we read the introduction for the tape dubbing, I thought that it was way too long. I think just a small paragraph is really all you need, and then go into the details when you’re writing the step-by-step instructions. What is everybody else writing instructions on, and how did you decide? I’m actually pretty excited about seeing other people’s instructions and how they make them.
I decided to explain how to change the oil in my truck. I arrived at this decision because it was really the only thing I could think of that would satisfy the course requirements. More importantly, it is something I have done and I had a good idea about how I would explain it to someone else. Also, I have my truck with me, so taking picture of it and going out to it to get ideas would be an easy task.
ReplyDeleteI'm writing about how to perform the most basic volleyball skill: the bump. I decided to write about this because it is something I know really well and have taught to others before so I thought it would be easy to translate into written instructions. Also, I know that I will be able to demonstrate this skill on campus so I will be able to take pictures of myself easily, which will be vital to my instructions. These pictures will be even more helpful than the words for most readers. The introduction for my instructions was also very short because not much background information is needed so having short introductions definitely makes sense for some things.
ReplyDeleteI am giving instructions on how to install laminate hardwood floors. Theyu look the same as real hardwoods and are about a fifth of the cost and anyone can install them. I basically decided to do this because I just recently installed some of these floors myself and the instruction that were given were horrible and I want to write my own easy, simple instructions.
ReplyDeleteI like your choice of instruction topic. I've seen pictures like the one you have posted before but never new how to make them, or that they had an actual name for that type of style. I, too, and doing my topic on something that interests me. Taking apart electronic devices is something I always find entertaining, and while I do not own an xbox 360 of my own, I have fixed a number of my friend's xbox. Therefore, I am creating my instructions on how to fix the "disc read error" that is very common among xbox 360's. I also agree that the introduction on the instructions were much too longer. While I'm not sure if it can be condensed down to one small paragraph, I see no need for it to be more than 1/2 to 3/4 of a page.
ReplyDeleteI am writing instructions for a game I learned while abroad. I decided on it because I wanted to do something actually fun and my first thoughts of 'how to build a treehouse' were a little too complicated. Everyone can benefit from these instructions because the game is so much fun to play! I've taught all of my friends from home and they are obsessed! I'm excited to see how it turns out and also to see what everyone else in the class is doing!
ReplyDeleteI read your introduction in class, and yours made much more sense to me than the tape dubbing one. I think you did a great job on it! Like you, I decided to do something I enjoyed too. I think it will make this project easier for us!
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty interesting creating a vignetted image. I did not know how much went into creating an image like that. I did not even know what it was until you showed the picture. That shows how important pictures can be while creating instructions.
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