Writing Assignment #1
Set of Instructions for a Website
Summary of the Assignment:
• Task: In this assignment, you will write a set of instructions that explain how to
accomplish a task on a website.
• Length: There is no minimum or maximum word count. However, your instructions
must have 6 or more steps. More information on the number of steps is provided below.
• Graphics: You must include at least one graphic for each step.
o at least 6 graphics should be integrated into your set of instructions
o all graphics should be screen captures of the website you are demonstrating
o all graphics should be labeled
• The first step of the set of instructions should start at the url of the website.
o Do not start the instructions by telling the user to turn on his or her
computer or to open up a particular web browser. You should assume the
user knows that he or she needs to have a computer, needs to turn it on, and needs
to use a web browser. You should start by directing the user to start at the url of
the website on which the task is going to take place.
For this assignment, it is acceptable to write a set of instructions on how to accomplish a
task on a mobile device. An example of this approach would be a set of instructions on
how to download an app to borrow library books.
Brief Description and Strategies to Follow:
Please keep in mind the following principles when writing this assignment:
• You must provide instructions on how to accomplish a task on a website.
Some examples of topics are the following. (Keep in mind that you may select your own
topic. These are just examples to help you consider various topics.)
o how to check your balance in your checking account online
o how to perform a function in your class in LEO
o how to find and borrow a book on your local public library’s website
o how to pay a fee on the website for the Motor Vehicle Association in Maryland
(or the equivalent for your state)
o how to change your credit card information on Amazon’s website
• You must have at least 6 steps.
• Each step is to be numbered and is to begin with an imperative verb, as the resources in
the class indicate.
• Every step will include a picture or graphic to help the reader follow the instructions.
Sections to Include in Your Set of Instructions:
The set of instructions will include the following sections:
• Title Page
• Overview or Introduction with background information about why a user would want to
accomplish the task you are describing.
• Instructions
o number all of the main steps, as the resources for the class indicate
o provide a graphic for steps of the instructions that need a graphic
▪ all graphics will be screen captures of the website.
▪ all graphics should be labeled
Helpful Guides and Resources:
• Chapter 10 from Tebeaux and Dragga, which is available in the e-reserves section of the
class, is a helpful document to review as you begin this assignment.
• The Tech Writing Handbook by Dozuki, which is one of the resources listed in our class,
has an appendix that provides tips in writing instructions and incorporating graphics into
instructions.
• The Mayfield Handbook, which is also one of the resources listed in our class, features
excellent tips on writing instructions.
o Section 2.8.3 of the handbook, Instructions and Procedures, will be particularly
helpful.
• Some sample sets of instructions written by previous students in WRTG 393 are provided
in our class in LEO.
Due Date:
Your instructor will notify you of the due date. You will write a first draft, your instructor will
comment on the first draft, and you will submit a second draft using the comments as your guide.
I have attached the last draft written so you can use it to finalize the final paper.
This is the rubric for the paper
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
number of total steps (main steps and nested steps)
6 or more
5
4
3
1 or 2
Criterion Score
number of steps
10 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
0 points
Score of number of steps,/ 10
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
List of Steps
excellent
good
fair
needs improvement
not passing
Criterion Score
instructions begin with an imperative verb
10 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
0 points
Score of instructions begin with an imperative verb,/ 10
steps are numbered
5 points
4 points
3.5 points
3 points
0 points
Score of steps are numbered,/ 5
the list of steps provide clear instructions on how to complete the task
15 points
12 points
10.5 points
9 points
0 points
Score of the list of steps provide clear instructions on how to complete the task,/ 15
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
notes, explanations, and warnings
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
Does not pass
Criterion Score
are included with the numbered steps but are not numbered as steps
10 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
0 points
Score of are included with the numbered steps but are not numbered as steps,/ 10
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
Overview or Introduction
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
Does not pass
Criterion Score
Provides a description of the specific task or procedure that will be explained.
5 points
4 points
3.5 points
3 points
0 points
Score of Provides a description of the specific task or procedure that will be explained.,/ 5
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
Number of Graphics
6 or more
5
4
3
1 or 2
Criterion Score
number of graphics
10 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
0 points
Score of number of graphics,/ 10
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
Clarity and originality of graphics
excellent
good
fair
needs improvement
does not pass
Criterion Score
Graphics are clear and aligned
10 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
0 points
Score of Graphics are clear and aligned,/ 10
Graphics are original screen captures
5 points
4 points
3.5 points
3 points
0 points
Score of Graphics are original screen captures,/ 5
Graphics are labelled with “figure” and a number.
3 points
2.4 points
2.1 points
1.8 points
0 points
Score of Graphics are labelled with “figure” and a number.,/ 3
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
Document Design
excellent
good
fair
needs improvement
not passing
Criterion Score
has a sufficient amount of white space to allow for easy navigation
2 points
1.5 points
1 point
0.5 points
0 points
Score of has a sufficient amount of white space to allow for easy navigation,/ 2
Proximity is demonstrated, with each step close to the graphic it represents
3 points
2.4 points
2.1 points
1.8 points
0 points
Score of Proximity is demonstrated, with each step close to the graphic it represents,/ 3
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
Grammar and punctuation
excellent
good
fair
needs improvement
not passing
Criterion Score
demonstrates accurate word forms
4 points
3.2 points
2.8 points
2.4 points
0 points
Score of demonstrates accurate word forms,/ 4
demonstrates accurate sentences
4 points
3.2 points
2.8 points
2.4 points
0 points
Score of demonstrates accurate sentences,/ 4
demonstrates accurate punctuation
4 points
3.2 points
2.8 points
2.4 points
0 points
Score of demonstrates accurate punctuation,/ 4
