1. Why is it important to be logical in our everyday lives? Evaluating the Logic of Functional Documents Introducing the Selections

2. We use functional documents all the time. software instructions ATM prompts technical directions instruction manuals voice-mail systems What are the consequences of poorly written documents?

3. Functional documents have to make sense. WHY? Evaluating Informational Texts

4. 1.Shut down your computer. 2.Unplug the cable modem. 3.Turn on the wireless system. 4.Restart your computer. In writing or evaluating functional documents, remember that logical sequencing means that... the steps appear in the correct order. all the steps are included. [End of Section]

5. Does this information agree with what I already know about the topic? Like what questions? I think this printer uses a four-color process. Doesn’t this microprocessor have the fastest speed? Why ask questions (when you read)?

6. Directions are hard to follow if a critical step is left out. (Meaning?) What qualities might make information about a process critical? “What is WRONG with this DOCUMENT?” Eduardo was careful while installing the photo-editing software since it was critical to creating the school newspaper. Important qualities that are left out can be critical to a process.

7. Technical directions that are perfectly sequenced and without error include all necessary steps. By flawlessly following the directions, she will be able to ensure that she has wireless access. She flawlessly followed each step of the directions. Why is it important for her to follow each step of the technical directions flawlessly? (complete sentence)

8. DEMONSTRATION: 2 people (A + B) A  eyes closed B  tell “A” what to draw (can’t say: DRAW, OVAL, TRIANGLE, STAR)

9. Analyzing Workplace Documents Business Letter E-mail Message Web Site Contract

10. What do you need to know about documents to succeed at a job?

11. The workplace is filled with documents. business letters résumés contracts employee manuals e-mails Do you know the best ways to read, understand, and use them? Types :

12. Workplace Documents follow: - A particular structure and format. - The information in these documents follow a certain layout. Being familiar with a document’s structure helps you understand it more easily.

13. Business letter or Memo (a short, business-related note) - follow a specific format for the heading. The heading on a business letter should include: date Name Address of who???? The recipient.

14. Contracts: leases and employment agreements - usually broken into short # sections with boldfaced headers. Headers help you find the section that you need.