Below is the assignment. I want the item to be a flashlight. It’s called ThruNite Archer 2A V3
You will write a description of a simple technological item.
Choose one that interests you particularly and explain its purpose. Think carefully about your choice. Descriptions of objects, mechanisms, and processes appear in virtually every kind of technical communication. Instructions are also frequently used.
Choose a simple technological item and a specific brand for description: a Swingline stapler, an Apple earphone, a Parker pen, or another simple item.
Divide the item into its components: parts and subparts. Then, describe each part and subpart in detail.
Take pictures and label them. If you use images from the Internet, proper citation is needed. Give every picture a figure number and a caption.
Your Tech Description will have the following elements:
Title page/cover sheet
Outline of the Contents
Introduction. You’ll discuss the history of the innovation, the innovator, the need for the innovation, and all relevant history and background information.
Body: The actual Technical Description of the innovation, including the parts and descriptions. You must determine a logical structure: top, middle, bottom, or exterior and interior parts, etc. Arrange the content in an outline format. Use Illustrations/ images and cite them.
You may want to add another section on how the item functions or can be used.
Conclusion
References page.
Research will be involved. References (AND PROPER CITATION) will be mandatory.
Review the section on Technical Description in the course reader for more instructions.
Minimum five pages. More pages may be necessary.
*Self-Reflection 1-2 pages. The self-reflection answers the questions: What did I learn? What will I use again? What objectives from the course learning outcomes did this assignment address?
*Every assignment requires a Self-Reflection essay, which will refer to the Course Learning Outcomes listed at the beginning of the syllabus. You will use these brief Self-Reflections to write your final Self-Assessment /Theory of Writing Essay for your digital portfolio.
