How-to
A
how-to is an informal, often short, description of how to accomplish some specific task. They are generally meant to help non-experts, and may leave out details that are only important to experts, and may be greatly simplified from an overall discussion of the topic. See
procedural knowledge for a discussion of what sort of
knowledge is imparted, and how far it can be imparted, in how-tos.
Other types of instructional documentation include FAQs, manuals and guides. Wikipedia contains some procedural knowledge, partially listed below. For a list of how-tos related to Wikipedia itself, see Wikipedia:Help.
Note: You cannot search on the words "how" or "to" in the Wikipedia search. To view an alphabetical listing of How-tos, you can visit this Search Results page.
Science and Teaching
Mathematics
Biology
Microbiology
Chemistry
Physics
Life Sciences (including Food Production)
First Aid (A
Wikipedia textbook)">
Gardening/Agriculture
Cooking/Food Preparation
Language (and Geography/Culture?)
Literature (including Reference)
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and Crafts
Performing Arts and Music
Sports, Games, and Exercise
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