Choosing a Topic
This project asks you to select a product or process and write a description of it. There are two different kinds of technical descriptions to consider. Choose whichever one is appropriate, depending on your topic.
A product description explains the features of a specific device, such as a scientific instrument or computer program. Possible topics include devices that are specific to your field, or devices you use in everyday life:
Note: A product or process description is not an instruction set. An instruction set provides steps a user would take in order to complete a task (for example, steps to change oil in a car). In contrast, product and process descriptions describe how something works (for example, how oil functions to cool an engine). The contrast is between how to use something and how that thing works—how to use a microwave versus how the microwave heats food.
Details
Audience and Purpose
Select an audience that would be interested in learning about the process or product you explain. For example, you could assume an audience of students reading about your topic in a textbook. You could write a marketing document to persuade people to buy a product. Or, you could write a description that would be part of a proposal being sent to a potential client. In the assignment you should assume that the description is crucial to the work of your audience.
Gathering Information
Take time to learn about the product or process you select. This might require you to read background information or otherwise inform yourself about the topic.
Required Content
In either case, remember to choose contents based on the interests, experiences, and knowledge of your audience.
For product descriptions, start with a sentence definition of the product and its various parts. This could become an extended definition if you think your audience needs more introductory information. Next, describe each part of the product in more detail, including its dimensions, materials, function, and relation to other parts. Conclude with a description of one complete operating cycle for the product.
Format
Include design features to help the reader locate information and understand the product or process better: diagrams, headers, bulleted lists, and other technical communication conventions you’ve learned about. The final paper should be at least 1000 words and should be single-spaced.
Visuals
You have two options here. First, you can develop your own visuals, by creating graphics and/or taking your own photos. Second, you can use a “reference visual,” which is a copy of a published image. If you use a published image, be sure to cite the source and discuss any modification that image needs to fit your context. (For example, if you’re describing how a snowblower engine works, you might use an image from the manufacturer’s website rather than drawing your own. If you cannot find the exact image you need, you could use a similar image and discuss how your ideal image might be different.)
Please see a sample paper attached.
My topic is how a Glock 22 Works.
Referenccixes that can be used:
https://us.glock.com/en/learn/glock-pistols/safe-action-system
https://ghostinc.com/ghost-inc-blog/how-does-a-glock-work/
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