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This assignment asks to select a technical object and write a description of its looks, features, and functions. Regardless of the object, your final paper should be at least 500 words; you must include ALL of the following contents in your description (given in order of how the content should appear in your paper): undefinedIntroduction (DO NOT label the introduction “introduction” per APA guidelines) Orient your audience by providing a one-sentence definition of the object (first sentence)Preview its various parts (2-3 sentences)Discuss its uses and functions (1-2 sentences) Preview the content of your description (1 sentence) Document Design and IllustrationsGive careful thought to illustrations and design elements: Do not decorate the document; rather use design elements and features to improve navigation and provide consistency and cohesion.
Use headings and sub-headings throughout the document (see page 133 for the correct way to size headings and sub-headings). Mark the body and conclusion of your document with headings (again, do not mark the introduction per APA guidelines). Use sub-headings to indicate the beginning of each

part/component of the object you are describing. Do not write large chunks of text without headings and sub-headings. Make sure headings and sub-headings are appropriately sized and structured.Single-space the textYou must include at least two illustrations. You may create your own, use illustrations from other sources or adapt illustrations from other sources. Make sure you provide source information for all illustrations immediately below each illustration using APA guidelines (see lesson 2.4 for more information). Apply as many of the four basic design principles as possible (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity) to enhance the reader’s orientation and understanding of the document. Use serif and sans-serif typefaces for the header and body; Use up to two complementary colors; Place like content in proximity to each other; and, Make sure all of the elements have alignment. Design your document for consistency (grid patterns, margins, justification, white space, indentation, font ConclusionRe-state the major use(s) and function(s) of the object to solicit the audience’s support or awareness of the object. Please use illusions