There is no need for scholarly writing in a procedure. Say what you mean and what should be done. Now you have to decide what form to use for the procedure. Some directors and companies prefer the same format throughout the company or department. This is often a mistake.
Some procedures lend themselves to one format while others are better suited for a different format.
When a procedure requires only one operator, the list method is usually sufficient. The recorded actions shown previously fit this format. Listed by number, the instructions are described sequentially. An outline format with heading and sub-headings would also work well here. But, what if you're writing a procedure that requires two operators.