Analyzing Instructions Samples
Trade instruction samples with someone. Skim read over the other student’s sample. Then answer the questions below about this set of instructions.
Email Your Critique to Dr. Pagnucci
After you finish critiquing the real world instructions, send your critique in an email message to Dr. Pagnucci. Use the format below for your email:
To: pagnucci@iup.edu
From: your email address
Cc: your email address (always keep a copy of all your course emails!)
Subject: English 322 Critique: Student Selected Sample Instructions
Body of the Message:
Your Full Name (include your full name at the top of EVERY EMAIL so I can give you credit for your work)
- Instructions Set Description: Briefly describe the set of instructions you are analyzing.
- What seems to be the most effective part of the instructions? Why?
- What is the most interesting/unique part of the instructions? Why?
- What’s one way you feel the instructions could be improved?