The document provides guidance for writing effective instructions. It recommends writing clearly and succinctly, using graphics, and designing usable and attractive pages. It also outlines a superstructure for instructions, including an introduction to explain how the instructions can help and be used, a description of any equipment, a list of needed materials, step-by-step directions, and troubleshooting tips for issues.

1. Writing Instructions

2. Instruction Writing BasicsWrite clearly and succinctlyUse plenty of graphicsDesign usable & attractive pagesTest your instructions

3. Superstructure for InstructionsIntroductionWill these instructions help me? How can I use them effectively?

4. Superstructure for InstructionsDescription of EquipmentWhere are the parts I will need as I repair or use this equipment?

5. Superstructure for InstructionsList of materials and equipment neededWhat materials or equipment should I collect before I begin?

6. Superstructure for InstructionsDirectionsOnce I’m ready to start what—exactly—do I do?

7. Superstructure for InstructionsTroubleshootingSomething isn’t working correctly: How can I fix it?