Example Tutorial

Typical elements of a tutorial

• Explanation and presentation of the specific feature or process, using screenshots of the user interface – so the user clearly understands the steps. This could be a html-based online document, or a PDF to download and store for later reference.
• Demonstration of the steps to perform as video or screen recording. The tutor or guide should explain in detail what is on the screen and what the button and other UI elements will do. If possible, the element should be grouped into smaller elements that can be watched separately and referenced.
• Questionnaire, exam, survey or online test to measure how much of the relevant content has been understood and memorized by the user. As the result, the user should see in which elements knowledge gaps are and a link to the specific tutorial documentation and video to “re-learn” the missing know how.

Goal & introduction

Describe what the expected outcome of this tutorial is - e.g. what the user will learn.

Knowledge and background information

Describe in the user's words the necessary background information and knowledge.

Explain the feature/process

The specific tasks and steps to be performed, with screenshots, video, or other detailed help.

Additional information

If there are other information or processes relevant to the main task, describe them here.

Evaluation

Short questionnaire, exam, survey or online test - to measure how well the user understands the tutorial's content.