Create a great looking and working operating system guidebook for newbies in AppleWorks Word Processor or Microsoft Word that includes:
How to start, logon, logoff, and shutdown your computer properly.
Explain all parts (e.g. icons, menubars, toolbars, taskbars, docks, controls, etc.) of the desktop - just the general names of each item - for example you do not need to describe every menu option but just the general name of the bar containing the menus which is called the "menubar".
How to create and name folders.
How to create new files, save files in specific locations, and open files in AppleWorks or Microsoft Word Processor - what are the steps needed.
How to copy, move, delete folders and files.
How to rename folders and files.
How to launch / start and quit / exit programs.
How to move windows around the desktop and how to resize (change the shape of a window) on the desktop.
Explain the difference between cut, copy, and paste within programs and between programs.
How to access the "HELP" section on your computer and locate specific information.
Explain about how to work safely at the computer - this is your physical health - also called ergonomics - (e.g. how to adjust the keyboard, monitor, and mouse placement to avoid being injured using the computer). You may want to search the Internet for information on "ergonomics safe computer use" for information on this topic.
Teach the newbie computer user something cool or neat on the computer (e.g. how to start some built-in game, how to adjust the background image or colour, how to make the computer speak, etc. - you choose the item to teach!
Use plenty of “screen shots” that shows the person what to look for on the computer screen.
Short, “to the point” sentences that describes exactly what the computer user needs to do.
Understandable flow from one topic to the next (e.g. teach how to logon before teaching how to logoff).
Start with a title page with your full name, student ID#, and user guide title!
Good subject titles, main text and picture layout with any “extras” that you would think would help the newbie operating system user!
Use cues like a table of contents, page footers and page numbers to help the user (I hear bonus marks!).
Your user guide should not confuse the reader and should be interesting to read!
Good spelling and grammar should be used!