RE: tutorials vs. instructions

Subject: RE: tutorials vs. instructions
From: Ed Gregory <edgregory -at- comcast -dot- net>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 01 May 2002 12:53:33 -0500


I like Barry's Kiefer's, but would differ on the details.

1. Instructions can be a single set of steps that walk you through
performing a task, such as opening a file. They can also be multiple sets of
steps necessary to complete a process, such as editing a file.

2. Tutorials are larger in scope and address how to accomplish a goal, such
as "learn how to use Microsoft Access." In doing so, they use many devices -
including instructions.

3. A tutorial can include instructions, but an instruction is not likely to
include a tutorial (although it might link to one).

4. Instructions are micro. Tutorials are macro.



-----Original Message-----
From: bounce-techwr-l-94027 -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com
[mailto:bounce-techwr-l-94027 -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com]On Behalf Of Kieffer,
Barry
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 12:22 PM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: RE: tutorials vs. instructions



I would classify it this way:

* Instructions are a listing of steps to complete a task.

* Tutorials are a learning tool.

I would use instructions to explain how to place an index marker in
FrameMaker.

I would use a tutorial to explain how to use FrameMaker.


.barry.




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