Writing assignment #1 will be an instruction manual.
Instruction manuals explain to readers how to operate something or make something. Helpful resources on how to write an instruction manual include the following:
? "Instructions, procedures, and policies," a chapter from Tebeaux and Dragga in eReserves
? Jerz's literacy page features a fine set of tips on writing instructions. Please click here to view the site.
? David McMurrey has a very helpful website on writing instructions. Please click here to view the webpage.
? Wikibooks has an excellent guide to writing instructions. Please click here to view the site.