The Sperry 1100/60 Mainframe Computer Development of a User's Handbook for Supply Personnel

The purpose of this study was to research material for and write a handbook describing terms and acronyms pertaining to Supply manager use of Sperry 110060 computer. The research focused on two major areas 1 Determine what subject material to cover in the handbook. 2 Determine how to best present information on the material covered. The study found that Supply managers have a wide band of experience levels. Therefore, a handbook would have to satisfy the needs of both novices and those with years of experience. The need of the novices was determined by interviews with 80 Supply managers. The needs of those with experience was determined from a HQ MAC effort in this area. The end product of the research in a two part handbook. The first part is written in simple English and follows rules on technical writing for novice readers. The second part is for the experienced Supply manager and uses Supply vernacular for brevity and accuracy.