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Guide to Writing Procedures

1.0 Performing Task Analysis

       1.1 Defining Task Analysis
       1.2 Preparing a Task Analysis

2.0 Writing Procedures

       2.1 Defining Procedures
       2.2 Writing for Task-Oriented Procedures
       2.3 Writing Procedure Headings
       2.4 Writing Procedure Overviews
       2.5 Writing Procedure Steps
       2.6 Adding Special Notices

3.0 formatting Procedures

       3.1 Formatting Procedure Headings
       3.2 Formatting Procedure Overviews
       3.3 Formatting Procedure Steps
       3.4 Formatting Special Notices
       3.5 Formatting Text
       3.6 Formatting Illustrations
       3.7 Formatting Procedure Page Layouts

4.0 Editing Procedures

       4.1 Testing Your Procedures

References

Appendix A: Procedures Example

Appendix B: Website Directory

Appendix C: JMU Glossary of Financial Budget Terms



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