English 421Y: Technical Writing Online

For my Instructions Project, I plan to create instructions on how to create a master page in Adobe InDesign. I will most likely create a sample master page to construct in the instructions (i.e., a tutorial) for a typical book or catalog layout. I have used master pages in InDesign for projects both in class and in internships. I have found master pages to be very useful when working with a longer document that has a standard layout for most pages.

The process that I am choosing for the project is creating a regulation set of cornhole(bags for most people) boxes. A lot of people create a different selection of cornhole boxes. Some create collapsible sets that are ideal for tailgating, or others create full size regulation boxes that are suited for legal game play. Cornhole has become a craze in many states and is very similar to horseshoes. This activity seems easy but can be challenging with expert opponents. I chose this process for this project because most builders do not take into considerations the rules and regulations.

My new project will be detailed instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble two different types of firearms. I am using two different guns to display instructions for a beginner type and an expert type person who needs to know how to take apart a gun for cleaning. For my novice instructions, I will be demonstrating how to take apart a Remington 870 Express 12 gauge shotgun. I chose to use the shotgun for the beginners because it is a little easier and has fewer parts, which makes it better for novice users.