What Makes a Good Set of Directions?

Read the directions. Write a check under Yes if the directions include the factor being evaluated, write a check under No if the directions do no include the component.

Yes No

FORMAT

Is there a materials list? _______ _______

Is there a time estimate? _______ _______

Are there illustrations? _______ _______

WORDING

Does each step start with a verb? _______ _______

Is the wording clear? _______ _______

Was correct spelling used? _______ _______

SEQUENCE

Are the directions reduced to

one step at a time? _______ _______

Are the steps numbered? _______ _______

Are the steps in a logical order? _______ _______