Assignment Instructions
Document design take careful planning, an understanding of the final audience and how to effectively incorporate page design layout. Read the following preliminary background on these topics ( 2 link at the bottom). Feel free to peruse through the entire site. Then produce a one page layout using the following variables:
1 – Find a cameo (headshot) of any adult person who is clearly looking to the right from a true right perspective. Download the image to your hard drive by right clicking on it and saving it to a directory/folder where you can find it. When you layout the manual, think about where the headshot should be positioned? Does the person look into the text or away?
2 – Create an 8.5 x 11 quick start guide in Microsoft Word
3 – The purpose of the quick start guide is to either show how to start a new Single Lens Reflex (SLR) digital camera, use a new note book computer, or how to successfully shut down a Windows based computer. If the last one is selected explain why it is important.
4 – The person in the cameo is a “personal assistant” who will guide the user through the steps. There must be a minimum of 3 steps and no more than 6.
5- You should supplement the device with any royalty free graphics or Microsoft ClipArt. Use any other graphics you deem necessary.
6 – Font size must be 14, your choice of font style. Use of bold, underline, coloring, is up to you.
7 – Include a fictitious 800 number for further assistance
8 – Use any fictitious company, brand, make, model, name you like.
9 – Remember only one page! Use landscape if you feel it is necessary.
10 – You will be graded based on proper layout, design, explanation of steps, and overall ability to communicate. Good luck!
useful link : http://www.english.iup.edu/pagnucci/courses/322/unit6-instructionalwriting/guidelines-instructions.htm
https://www.pinterest.com/andreagenovesi/instruction-manual-designs-and-layout-ideas/