Exercise 1: How to cook new potatoes

Example of GOOD instructions that apply the guidelines.

(1) How to cook new potatoes
                                         Effective features:

                                         VISUALLY DISTINCT LIST
1. Boil:
   enough water to cover potatoes        OVERT COMMANDS, ACTION VERBS

2. Wash well:
   12 new potatoes                       ORDER CORRECT

3. Drop them into:
   boiling water to cover                NO COMPLEX STEPS

4. Cook:
   covered,                              NEEDED DETAILS INCLUDED
   until they are done,
   about 20-30 minutes                   IRRELEVANT DETAILS EXCLUDED

5. Serve:
   with parsley