Written Communication

Most of my writing experience came from normal school assignments. I did not have much experience writing instructions for a video. I knew that my writing needed to make sense, but I did not think as much about how important it was for the audience to understand every step. An instructional video is different because the person watching needs to be able to follow the instructions without having to guess what to do.

One strategy I used was watching cooking videos before making my own. This was part of my project preparation and helped me see how other people explained their steps. I tried to use simple words and explain the recipe in the order that someone would actually complete it. My brainstorming was also important because I originally considered making a hair-braiding video. I decided against it because I thought it would be too short. This helped me choose a topic that gave me more to explain.

One of my biggest challenges was speaking in front of the camera. I do not like talking in front of a camera, and I was scared that I would say something wrong. This made me uncomfortable while making the project.

I adjusted by trying to keep my instructions simple and focused. Instead of using complicated language, I focused on explaining one step at a time. In the future, I would continue using simple and direct language. I would also make important information like temperatures and times stand out more. I would keep using feedback from other people because it can show me things that I may not notice myself.