RUBRIC WRITING INSTRUCTIONS ASSIGNMENT

CHECKLIST FOR WRITING INSTRUCTIONS ASSIGNMENT

You will submit a draft of the file by Sunday of Week 2. I will return the draft with comments for revision by Tuesday night (hopefully even on Monday so start checking on Monday for your returned draft). Make the required revisions and then submit the final version no later than Friday with the final version file name.

NOTE: Drafts are NOT sloppy copies. This draft should be completed to the best of your ability as if it were to be graded as the final version. I will not accept or review incomplete drafts nor those that do not have the checklist and rubric copied at the end of the document.

Highlight in YELLOW the checkmarks in this checklist AND in the rubric as you complete the item (Example: √  ). Then then copy the checklist and rubric at the END OF YOUR DRAFT. I will use these to make comments for revisions. Copy this checkmark to put at the end of each item you have completed in your draft before submitting.

· √ Please name the file according to the assignment file-naming convention. Improperly named files may result in the file not being downloaded.
File name for the draft: last name first initial_ W1instructions _draft (use underscores; NO spaces, hyphens, punctuation or capital letters).
EXAMPLE: bowmanl_W1instructions_draft
File name for the final version: last name first initial_ W1instructions _draft (use underscores; NO spaces, hyphens, punctuation or capital letters).
EXAMPLE: bowmanl_W1instructions_final

· √ Please DO NOT type anything in the assignment folder – messages are not necessary and take up valuable space in the folder with all the submitted files. You don't need to type the name of the file or that you have submitted the file or anything else. If you need to contact me, please do so via email.

· √ Use the Word document provided in the assignment. Use DOC or DOCX or RTF files ONLY. If you don't have Word on your computer, download a free copy of Open Office.

· √ Use the graphics in the assignment file. Do not make new graphics.

· √ Add a cover page – use TNR12 font style and size.

· √ Add an introduction. The purpose of this document is to provide instructions for changing Default View to Grid View. Don't do anything else. This is not complicated – keep it simple. Single space the introduction.

· √ Change the text in the assignment file so that each is a direct instruction that begins with an imperative verb.

· √ The imperative verbs must all be the same (click, click on, select, etc.). Don't alternate between two or more verbs).

· √ Every instruction must have a graphic. Use only one graphic per instruction.

· √ Do not use passive voice or first, second, or third person POV in the instructions.

· √ Required reading for introduction and writing style (course statistics will show if and when these were reviewed): https://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/instrux.html
https://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/introds.html

· √ Add red bold arrows to the graphics as appropriate for each instruction. The arrows must be the same size and shape and must point in the same direction. Make sure the arrows area an appropriate size for the graphics. Do not use highlighting, circles, or boxes in the graphics.

· √ Align the graphics so that the left edge is on the same margin for all the graphics. Spacing needs to be the same between text and graphics throughout the document.

· √ Make sure the steps are in the right order. Do not add steps that are not needed.

· √ Every instruction should be no more than two-three words (example: Click Discussions or Click on Discussions).

· √ Use proper capitalization – do not use quotation marks. (Example: Click on Grid View; or Click on Settings).

· √ Proofread carefully – professional documents cannot have ANY errors. Even one error on this document will earn a failing score under Grammar and Punctuation.

· √ Test your instructions.

· √ Ensure that graphics are aligned properly, the instructions text is spaced the same before/after graphics, the text in the graphics is readable. If you need help resizing graphics, call tech support.

· √ This document should be professional and ready to be distributed to faculty and students. Make sure it is ready to be printed and distributed. The professional presentation of these instructions is important for the successful completion of this assignment.

WRITING INSTRUCTIONS RUBRIC

Introduction	excellent	good	fair	Needs improvement	not passing
Is 4-5 sentences √ √ The introduction should be single spaced and include an overview explaining what this document is for, why grid view should be used, and a brief description of the procedure. √ Indicate the specific tasks or procedure to be explained √ Give a general idea of the procedure and what it accomplishes. √ Give an overview of the contents of the instructions.	5 points	4 points	3 points	1 points	0 points
provides a reasonable and clear purpose for the document √ Introduction should include tasks, procedure, overview. √ The intent of this guide is simply to change to grid view, not to describe all the possible other changes to the settings (these would be in additional guides).	10 points	8 points	7 points	6 points	5 points
Graphics	excellent	good	fair	needs improvement	not passing
are aligned consistently √ Spacing – the number of lines before and after the text and each graphic should be the same. √ Align all graphics on the margin in the same place	5 points	4 points	3 points	2 points	0 points
help the reader understand the step being described √ Size of need to be easy to read	10 points	8 points	7 points	6 points	5 points
· √ Show only one graphic per instruction · √ Use only the graphics provided in the assignment file. · √ Show a separate graphic for each instruction.
feature arrows that point to items of relevance √ Arrows need to be in bold red to show up properly in the graphic. √ Do not use circles, boxes, or highlighting √ Arrows need to be sized according to the size of the text in the graphics and all point in the same direction.	15 points	12 points	10.5 points	9 points	8 points
Instructions	excellent	good	fair	needs improvement	not passing
begin with an imperative verb √ Use instruction-style sentences, each beginning with an imperative verb.	10 points	8 points	7 points	6 points	5 points
clearly direct the reader to the steps required · √ Every instruction must have a graphic · √ Only one graphic per instruction √ One instruction per graphic with a simple directive beginning with an imperative verb √ Avoid wordiness √ Each instruction must be no more than one sentence √ Do not use passive voice. You can set your grammar check to underline passive voice in your text · √ Always test your instructions to make sure you've given the proper directions.	20 points	16 points	14 points	12 points	11 points
Grammar and sentence skills	excellent	good	fair	needs improvement	not passing
accurate grammar and punctuation is demonstrated √ Proofread for punctuation. √ Change all passive voice to active voice. √ Do not use first, second, or third person, such as "the user" √ Don't use quotation marks √ Start each title (Grid, Settings, Discussions, etc.)	25 points	20 points	17.5 points	15 points	14 points