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How to write good and effective procedures
Most of the products you purchase are for a specific use.
This applies to everything from consumer goods such as light bulbs and toilet paper to technically advanced products such as mobile phones and private cars. The key word is still use, every product will perform one or more tasks for you. In the user manual, each task must be explained with one or more procedures.
When discussing procedures, it's easy to confuse the two terms. A procedure can be an independent publication. A procedure can also be a separate object in a larger publication.
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Use an efficient and consistent structure in the document
Give your document a title that describes its purpose
Use the introduction to define the context of your document
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Use an efficient and consistent structure in your task
Give your task a title that describes its purpose
Use the introduction to define the context of your task
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Provide the prerequisites in a short and effective way
Balance the amount of conceptual information
Write simple and easy-to-understand steps
If relevant, include the results of the task
Explain what the reader needs to do next
Feel free to use examples and tips
You must always include notes, cautions and warnings related to health, environment and safety
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