Apply it to Design rationale:
How the text works
Purpose, shape and language.
Purpose: Explain design choices against a brief or criteria
Common forms: Product, art, technology, architecture
Typical structure: Brief and user → decisions → evidence from testing → revision and evaluation
Language features: Purpose language; criteria; causal links; technical vocabulary
Tone and register: Specific and reflective; distinguish intention from tested outcome.
Teaching guidance
Link each choice to a user need or criterion. Use feedback or test evidence to explain revisions.
Quick learner checklist
- □ The opening makes the purpose clear: Explain design choices against a brief or criteria.
- □ Each part has a clear place and moves the reader towards the purpose.
- □ The language features, tone and level of formality fit the reader and situation.
- □ I have checked the details, paragraphing and punctuation before sharing.