Monday, September 12, 2011

Procedure Text

Procedure is used to describe how to do or make something. It describes how something is accomplished through a sequence of actions.
This type of text comes in many forms, such as instruction manuals, and recipes.

A procedure usually consists of three main parts (generic structure):
1.    Title/ Goal                          : It states the goal to be achieved.
2.    List of materials                  : It lists the materials needed. It often gives details on the size,
                                                color, numbers, shapes, quantity, etc.
3.    List of equipment                : It lists the equipment needed. It also gives details on the size,
                                                color, numbers, shapes, quantity, etc.
4.    Steps/ Method/ Procedure  : It describes steps in logical order to achieve the goal. The
                                                steps are often marked with numbers (1, 2, 3, ...), letters (a, b, c, ...), or                                                 bullet marks (-, *, ~, ...). Sometimes the steps include caution(s) and                                                 warning(s). There are also drawings or pictures to make the steps clear.

Examples:
How to serve a cup of tea.

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Equipments:
-       A cup
-       A spoon

Materials:
-       A bag of tea
-       Some hot water
-       Some sugar

Methods:
-       First, prepare a bag of tea.
-       Next, put the tea into a cup.
-       After that, pour hot water into the cup.
-       Then, add the sugar and mix them with the spoon.
-       Finally, the tea is ready to drink.