How To's We need a set of instructions for some of our equipment. Classroom teachers and technology coordinators are often faced with the need to explain a procedure or teach someone how to use a piece of software. This type of instruction takes a special kind of writing skill called technical writing. Read the short article Document the Question to learn about why documentation is important and what type of manual might need to be written.
People tend to use documentation in three ways.
First, to get started. You need documentation to get started. Second, you need help when you have a specific question that can't be answered through experimentation. Third, you need help in applying the skills to new activities and projects. Read the article titled Writing Tips that Work to review some writing basics.