2. Invention Project Writing Informational Materials

3. First: The Idea What would make life easier? Include the following…

4. The final project will have… o Owner’s Manual with- o How to Use o Labeled diagram o Warnings o Troubleshooting o Warranty o Business Letter o Advertisement

5. Write step-by-step directions for how to use this product Ten steps minimum Owner’s Manual: Instructions for Use

6. Owner’s Manual: Create a Diagram Draw and label the parts of the product

7. A minimum of five warnings to caution the consumer Owner’s Manual: Warnings

8. Include five potential problems and the fix/solution for each- Owner’s Manual: Troubleshooting ProblemSolution

9. Owner’s Manual: Warranty 1.Is it a limited or unlimited warranty? 2.If it is limited, for how many days, months, or years is the warranty good for? 3.Do you guarantee only defective parts, or do you guarantee if a consumer breaks it? 4.What needs to be included when the product is sent back? 5.Where should it be sent back to? 6.Is there a customer service number? When should the customer call for help?

10. Business Letter In proper business letter format, write a letter to a company informing and persuading them to sell your product.

11. Your Company Name Street address City, State Zip Code Month Day, Year Other Company’s Name Company Street Address City, State Zip Code To Whom It May Concern: Introduction—Introduce your company and featured product. Use academic vocabulary; you want to appear as professional as possible. Body Paragraph 1—Use this paragraph to persuade this company to sell your product. How will your product benefit their company? Who is your intended consumer? How will your product benefit the consumer? Include price information. Conclusion—Write a conclusion that is a final request to the reader to sell your product; remember to choose your words carefully. Sincerely, Your signature Your printed first and last name Job Title (President of _________________)

12. Create an advertisement Using the propaganda techniques learned in our study of Animal Farm, create a one-page advertisement for your creation. Be sure to include a catchy slogan, a picture, the product’s price, brief information about its uses, and any disclaimers determined necessary.