Tasks

A Task is a set of operations performed in sequence to accomplish a specific goal or job. Tasks are verb phrases expressing actions done to objects.

Some typical information types that fall into the Task category are:

The common notions underlying Task information types are that they are:

Tasks are the "how", and draw upon Topics for their full expression, to identify the objects being acted upon or provide the "why" for the action.

A job is a collection of Tasks. Tasks are performance-based, listed in job descriptions, printed in procedure manuals, posted on control panels, and compiled on instruction sheets. They are the behaviors taught by Tutorials.