How to Create a Great Tutorial

by Harry

Tutorials are designed to make a difficult task easier by providing simple instructions for potentially complicated steps.

They become scary when the time investment doesn't seem worth the knowledge offered.

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1. Layman's Tongue

  • Communicate effectively <=
  • Technical language
  • Know your audience

All that's left is pure, sweet knowledge.

2. Accessible Organization

Before you can help others and teach them, you need your own thoughts in order.

  1. Start with an outline
  2. Test it yourself
  3. Test it again
  4. And again
  5. And again

3. Impressive Presentation

  • Pay attention to details.
  • Fix grammar and spelling.
  • Make sure your formatting is proper.

Don't sabotage good work by offering it on an ugly tray.

4. Crucial Content

If the knowledge within isn't worth knowing, the tutorial isn't worth it.

  • Introduction
  • List requirements
  • Overview
  • Manageable sections

Everyone has something to teach, and for as long as there's a teacher, there will always be a student waiting to learn.

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