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Attachment 2 Guidelines for Writing Task Statements |
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|  DOE-HDBK-1078-94
REQUIREMENTS
EXAMPLE
Use wording that is easily
"Compare written description to actual
Clarity:
understood.
performance"
Not
"Relate results to needs of field."
Be precise. Use words that
Minimize the use of vague words like "check,
mean the same thing to all
coordinate, and assist."
personnel int he job
classification.
Write separate, specific
"Supervise files."
statements for each task.
"Maintain files."
Not
"Have responsibility for maintaining files."
Use abbreviations only after
"Emergency Cooling System (ECS) may be
spelling out the term.
followed by `Start up the ECS.'"
Include both form and title
"Complete Task Description Worksheet"
number when the task is to
(Form No. XXX).
complete a standard form,
unless all that is needed is the
general type of form.
Be brief. Short phrases are
"Write production and control reports.".
Conciseness:
preferred.
Not
"Accomplish necessary reports involved in the
process of maintaining production and control
procedures."
Begin with a present-tense
"Clean" or "Write."
action word (subject "I" or
"you" is understood).
"Clean engine." "Write report."
Indicate an object of the action
to be performed.
Use terminology that is
"Use applicable DOE documentation."
currently used on the job.
Avoid stating a person's
"Load computer tape."
Consistency:
qualifications, such as
Not
experience or education.
"Has on year computer training."
Omit items on receiving
"Give instruction."
instruction, unless actual work
Not
is performed during training.
"Attend lecture."
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