Class Activity 13

Susan Brashear
March 3, 2008


How to make a pumpkin pie
These instructions were intended for action takers. The purposes of these instructions were to help people learn how to make a pumpkin pie from scratch, and not out of a can.

The design and organization of the document guides the reader by giving clear instructions and visual pictures. The pictures really help the reader know exactly what each step is supposed to look like. The alignment of the pictures used in the instructions is arranged well. The pictures are placed on either side of the actual text.

There is just enough information in each step to get the point across on what needs to be done to complete the task. Each step gives clear instructions on how to make a pumpkin pie

The language used in the instructions is pretty informal. The relaxed language makes me think that preparing a pumpkin pie is pretty easy. The writer also puts in smiley faces and uses parenthesis throughout the instructions.

The graphics used in the instructions are very effective to me. There is a graphic for each step and really do apply to what the step is trying to get across. The sizes of the graphics are big enough to where the reader can see them. The instructions are online so the type of paper and binding is not accurate. The instructions do not come with accessing tools.

The instructions are titled, How to Make a Homemade Pumpkin Pie- from a Real Pumpkin, Not a Can! There is a brief introduction at the beginning of the instructions. The writer does get some safety advice in the steps by urging the reader not to can the ingredients. The writer also puts a link to go to on why not to do this. The materials and equipment needed for the task is listed after the introduction. The steps are organized and numbered which makes them very easy to follow. There is not a set conclusion; however, there is a frequently asked questions section.

I did not find anything that could use any type of improvement to the set of instructions.