The document provides guidance on conducting a task analysis as the first step in the instructional design process. It outlines 6 steps to the task analysis: 1) Identify a subject matter expert, 2) Contact the expert and arrange a meeting, 3) Inquire about any special equipment, 4) Ask for examples, 5) Prepare for the analysis with materials, and 6) Remember to respect the expert's time. It also discusses different techniques for analyzing content and tasks like topic analysis, procedural analysis, and the critical incident method.

1. Cathy St. Pierre Susan Cho Chris Loiselle Jim Olaye Task Analysis