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Instructional
Used for:
Exercise
Factual
Nonfiction
Related Terms:
Educational
Industrial
Social guidance
Training
Scope Note:
Nonfiction work designed to impart skills or techniques to general audiences, typically in a "how-to" manner. Note: Not necessary to also use Documentary, since that is implied by the term Instructional. For instructional work used within the military, industry, or trades, use Training. If a work is predominantly informative rather than instructional in its emphasis, use Educational. Film examples: ABC OF HAND TOOLS (with Sponsored); CRIMES OF CARELESSNESS (with Sponsored); HOW TO MAKE A LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINT. TV examples: THE FRENCH CHEF; FRUGAL GOURMET; JULIA CHILD & COMPANY; THIS OLD HOUSE. Video examples: JANE FONDA'S WORKOUT; RIDE A HORSE.
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