Blog Post #2: Tentative 10 Sources

 I am not completely sure if this is the topic I want to stick with, as I have been researching another one as well. However, I chose to do this blog post about the design of instruction manuals. I want to evaluate the typography, format, and style of instruction manuals. I am not sure what type of instruction manuals I would focus on yet. My goal would be to study the effectiveness of certain designs, and whether or not instruction manuals are actually successful in aiding consumers/readers. Here are my 10 tentative sources: 

1.    Atkinson, F. (1976). A Systems Approach to the Design and Implementation of Mediated Individualized Instruction. The High School Journal, 60(3), 124-133. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/40365309

2.    Beach, T. (1952). Subject File Manuals: The Why and How of Their Development. The American Archivist, 15(2), 105-126. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/40289064 

3.    Gellevij, M., Van Der Meij, H., De Jong, T., & Pieters, J. (2002). Multimodal versus Unimodal Instruction in a Complex Learning Context. The Journal of Experimental Education, 70(3), 215-239. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/20152680

4.    Gropper, G. (2017). Instructional Design: □Science □Technology □Both □Neither. Educational Technology, 57(1), 40-52. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/44430539

5.    Johnston, G. (2005). Drafting Manuals and Manual Training: Rouillion and Ramsey's "Architectural Details". Journal of Architectural Education (1984-), 58(4), 41-52. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/40480569

6.    Kearsley, G. (1984). Instructional Design and Authoring Software. Journal of Instructional Development, 7(3), 11-16. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/30220757

7.    Lust, J., Showers, L., & Celuch, K. (1992). The Use of Product Owner Manuals: A Comparison of Older versus Younger Consumers. Journal of Business and Psychology, 6(4), 443-463. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/25092351

8.    Maruca, L. (2003). Bodies of Type: The Work of Textual Production in English Printers' Manuals. Eighteenth-Century Studies, 36(3), 321-343. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/30053384   

9.    Schmutz, T. (1999). Between Instruction Manuals and Studio Practice: Thomas Sully's Notebooks. Archives of American Art Journal, 39(3/4), 21-31. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/1557831

10.   Vargas, J. (1986). Instructional Design Flaws in Computer-Assisted Instruction. The Phi Delta Kappan, 67(10), 738-744. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/20403230


Revision Plan 

I found some useful sources that could potentially benefit my assignment, but there are some adjustments that need to be made. First, I need to establish a certain topic. If I follow through with this source, then I need to narrow my sources a bit. I need to find a specific area in instruction manuals that I would like to focus on. I also need to find and use more research databases to locate more sources. I plan to do more of deep dive into the sources as well and spend more time analyzing them. For now, I will continue to study these 10 tentative sources to decide if they are right for my research.    

Comments

  1. AshtonSeptember 16, 2020 at 5:26 PM

    Hi, Samantha. I think the type of instruction manual you will researching might develop as you begin reading what's available. Maybe you could look at instruction manuals that exist either for the consumer or an employee, or one that focuses on software, machinery, or a specific task. You could also see if they work better electronically, in print, or in a video. It may come down to what interests you most, what would help you professionally, or what you find current instruction manuals are lacking. Those questions might help you narrow it down.

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  2. Dr. Florence Elizabeth BacabacSeptember 17, 2020 at 8:13 PM

    Hi Samantha,

    I like that you started out with this topic to begin your research journey. As for narrowing down your focus (and make everything doable at this point), I'd consider Ashton's suggestions.

    Let me know if you need a quick Zoom meeting, ok? Am here.

    Best,
    Dr. B

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