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InstructionSetRubric PDF

This document provides a rubric for evaluating instruction sets. It evaluates instruction sets on their use, language, design, inclusion of key parts, and extras. For use, it considers measurements of time/size, feedback mechanisms, tips/warnings. For language, it considers clarity, technical terms, and tone. For design, it considers creativity, visual hierarchy, images, steps/stages, and color/font scheme. Key parts include an introduction, materials list, steps, troubleshooting, and glossary. Extras include a user persona, empathy map, and subject matter expert advice. The total possible points are 100.

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InstructionSetRubric PDF

This document provides a rubric for evaluating instruction sets. It evaluates instruction sets on their use, language, design, inclusion of key parts, and extras. For use, it considers measurements of time/size, feedback mechanisms, tips/warnings. For language, it considers clarity, technical terms, and tone. For design, it considers creativity, visual hierarchy, images, steps/stages, and color/font scheme. Key parts include an introduction, materials list, steps, troubleshooting, and glossary. Extras include a user persona, empathy map, and subject matter expert advice. The total possible points are 100.

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Instruction Set: Rubric

_______Use: (30 Points)

Are appropriate measurements of the time it takes to do things, the size, and weight of things
(if applicable) clear?
Are the feedback mechanisms cleardo you cue the reader into what the thing should look
like at each stage of the project? Should there be more? Consider all the sensory cues that are
necessary for the user to know they are doing a good job. What message will appear? What
should I see? What noise should I hear? What pop should I feel? What should I smell?
Are tips and warnings helpful? Do they occur before the step they describe? Could there be
more?
Do the instructions teach you not only how but why to do and avoid doing things?


_______Language: (25 Points)

Is there any unclear/too specific language that needs to be explained better?


Are technical terms well defined throughout and do you avoid confusion?
Is the tone appropriate for the subject matter? It can be creative.
In general, is the instruction set well writtenfree from errors (see our grammar
worksheets)?


_______Design: (20 Points)

Is some attempt at creativity/style made?


Scannable/Dual-Stream: Clear visual hierarchy of fonts, indents, bullets, numbers, and sizes
Are the images clear? Are they from the appropriate angle, big enough, etc.? Do the
instructions need more? Where? Are the images labeled with figure numbers and captions?
Are there both steps (individual actions) and stages (larger groups)? Do either the step of
stage have too much information in them?
Is there a well thought out color and font scheme?

Intro, List of Materials, Steps, Trouble Shooting, and Glossary


Dont forget an informative title, page numbers, and a title page as well

User Persona
Empathy Map
Documented Subject Matter Expert Advice


_______5 Instruction Set Parts: (10 Points)

_______Extras: (15 Points)




_______Total: (100 Points)

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