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>>If anyone has every taken a shot at this (for a writing test, etc.) I'm
collecting examples for a tech writing class. Please, no shortcuts (i.e.,
"Wear loafers.")
It's funny you should mention this specific task. I just used that example
in a class, not more than an hour ago. The Training was with engineers who
think they can write a document anyone can follow. Ha!
Writing a procedure for tying a shoe is very difficult, and a great way of
demonstrating that even simple task can be very difficult to document.
