Writing procedures

Procedure. Write a program for solving simultaneous equations by the Gaussian elimination method and enter the absorptivity matiix above to solve Eqs. (2-51). Set up and solve the problem resulting from a new set of experimental observations on a new unknown solution leading to the nonhomogeneous veetor b = 0.327,0.810,0.673. ... 

In 1999 CambridgeSoft released a desktop/personal version of an e-notebook, specifically targeted at medicinal chemistry this incorporated reaction drawing and searching, automatic stoichiometry calculations, and simple procedure write-up using plain text. This system was adopted both by individuals, particularly in the academic community, and by small and mediumsized companies as an alternative to building an in-house hybrid system (Fig. 9.2). 

Human Factors—a discipline concerned with designing machines, operations, and work environments so that they match human capabilities, limitations, and needs. Includes any technical work (engineering, procedure writing, worker training, worker selection, and other items) related to the human factor in operator-machine systems. 

An implicit finite-difference procedure for solving the laminar boundary layer equations was discussed in this chapter. Discuss how these boundary layer equations could be solved using an explicit procedure. In such a procedure, the terms duldy and d1uldyl are evaluated on the (i - 1) line. The continuity equation is trea ed in the same way in both procedures. Write a computer program based on this procedure and show by numerical experimentation with this program that instability develops if ... 

Follow this procedure Write down a description of the appearance of each... 

Follow this procedure Write a description of the appearance of each substance. Put 3 teaspoonfuls of each chemical on 2 different pieces of clean filter paper and weigh each paper. Caution Do not let the sodium hydroxide touch your skin. If it does, wash it immediately with lots of cool water. Record the weights of each paper. Now spread the substances out, each on its own filter paper, and let them stand overnight. Weigh them in the morning. Record the changes. 

Convert the given pH to the desired [OH-] by the usual procedure. Write the appropriate equations for the reactions of NH4CI and NH3 and represent the equilibrium concentrations. Then, substitute into the Xj, expression, and solve for the concentration of NH4CI required. 

Chapter 4 addresses procedure writing, including format selection, the types of references and resources needed, and the human factors of procedures. It describes how to begin writing, how to address technical data, and special considerations for maintenance procedures and batch processes. 

Once you have identified which tasks must have written procedures, you are ready to begin your procedure writing effort. 

Because poorly written conditional statements introduce the potential for user error, the procedure writing guidelines should specify the rules for using conditional statements such as if, when, or then. The consistent use of these terms, and other conditional terms, prevents confusion. 

The basic principles of effective procedure writing previously presented apply equally well to batch processes, but batch processes also have specific procedure considerations. Batch equipment often is used to produce multiple products with the same components. Typical batch operations are ... 

Procedure Evaluation Criteria (based on procedure writing e erience, human factors and lessons learned including recognized formatting and presentation methods) will help to ensure your procedures are effectively written. There are many items used to evaluate the effectiveness of a procedure. While most procedure elements are based on human factors, some are based on technical, administrative, or regulatory factors. Techni-... 

Training procedure writers in effective procedure writing... 

Do they have procedure writing and technical experience ... 

Adapted from the NUS Training Corporation s Procedure Writing Workshop Manual, Seventh Edition, Gaithersburg, MD, 1995. 

Administrative procedures Written instructions describing how to carryout programs such as procedure writing and training programs. 

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (2007) The CLSI Procedure Manual Toolkit improving procedure writing in the clinical laboratory, CLSI document GP02-A5-C. CLSI, Wayne, PA... 

Operating procedures must be written down (either on paper or in an electronic file). Sometimes the operators may have a good set of informal, oral procedures that has never been committed to paper. In these simations, the procedures-writing project consists largely of writing down that informal information in a clear and organized manner. 

Management must provide leada ip by organizing the procedures-writing program, and ensuring that sufficient funds, people, and other resources are made available for the work. They must also ensure that sufficient time is provided for the training that follows the publication of the procedures. 

Finally, accountability should be built into the procedures-writing program. Management is accountable for providing the procedures operators and technicians are accountable for following those procedures, and for making suggestions for improvements. 

Operating procedures for temporary operations are difficult to write because the normal procedures-writing support systems and personnel may not be available when they are needed. 

Although a top-down approach to developing a manual is a good way of managing and controlling a procedures-writing project, it sometimes makes sense to develop one or two of the procedures in detail as prototypes early on in the project for the following reasons ... 

Figures 6.18—6.22 illustrated the use of the top-down concept in the creation of operating procedures. At the start of the procedures-writing project a high-level structure is developed increasing levels of detail are then added within that structure. At all times, the people writing the procedures have the big picture in front of them they can look at the manual holistically. By having the overall...

If the procedures-writing team wishes to make a significant change to the way the project is being handled, such a change will have to be approved by the steering committee. 

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