My two instructions sets are very different. My novice instructions are catered to an audience that knows virtually nothing about InDesign or how the program works, but has basic computer skills. The advanced instructions are catered to an audience that knows the basics of InDesign, but may not know how to use this particular feature (Master Pages). The novice instructions, thus, are much longer as they contain detailed explanations about features and are ordered sequentially. The advanced instructions give various information about the features of creating and using a Master Page, but are not sequentially ordered because an advanced user may pick and choose the features he or she wants to utilize.
Basically, my usability test asks a user to recreate a sample Master Page using one of the instructions sets. I provide a picture of the page and the fonts used so they can physically walk through the steps the instruction set provides and note the places in the instructions that confuse them. I will ask them to provide me their notes about the confusing and/or helpful places via e-mail.
InDesign Instructions Testing
InDesign is a really cool program. I've used it for a report before but I did a horrible job because I didn't know what I was doing. I'm looking forward to giving your instructions a try.
InDesign Review
I'll try this one out through Purdue's DACS. I sent you an email and attached a OneNote file with my notes, as well as my Master page.
InDesign usability test
I completed the test and sent it to the e-mail address you listed, along with my miserable attempt at recreating your master. Let me know if you don't receive it. I sent a carbon copy to Jeremy, FYI.