> Choose a household appliance in which you have some familiarity (e.g.
> vacuum, toaster, hair dryer).
>
> Rewrite your earlier mechanism report (Assignment 4), making the necessary
> adjustments for format and content. If necessary, tighten up (condense) or
> expand on the appliance information. Review the clarity and brevity of
> content and correct editorial issues. Read the mechanism report example in
> the textbook if you have not done so already. The document must include:
> a. Headings
> b. Graphics
> c. A logical spatial order
> d. A citation of any graphic(s) if taken from a source
>
> In your document, you should:
>
> 1. Ensure the document is clear and brief.
> 2. Exercise logic in design, including placement of headers and
> graphics.
> 3. Use appropriate language for the audience and purpose.
> 4. Follow the steps identified in the textbook.
> 5. Cite source(s), including any graphics.
>
> _____________________________________________________________________
>
> See the below points of information my Professor made to correct on this
> Doc.
>
>
> Clarity 8 points Explain the role of friction to enhance the readers
> understanding of the process.
> Logical Design 8 points Some components like the rotating brush do not
> appear in the report.
> Appropriate Language 8 points Substitute active voice verbs for passive
> voice (is, are) constructions.
> Follow Steps 8 points Include all components (e.g., rotating brush) in the
> process.
> Cite Sources 4 points Remember to include an in text citation with Figure 1
> and include this source in your reference page.
> Mechanics 5 points
> This is a copy of the Assignment you did
>
> Informative Report
> Myron Brooks
> Professor Dennis McGeehan
> English 316 Technical Writing
> 5/17/2014
> Informative Report
> In simple terms, a vacuum cleaner refers to a device used to suck up dirt
> and dust from floors and other types of surfaces
(Gantz, 2012).
> *Components of a vacuum cleaner*
> A vacuum cleaner has six essential components that ensure that the
> appliance works as expected. These are an intake port, an electric motor,
> a porous bag, an exhaust port, a fan, and a housing that contains
> additional components (Harris, 2014). These components are presented in the
> figure 1.
> *Graphical presentation of a vacuum cleaner*
> Figure 1: Vacuum Cleaner
> *An explanation on how a vacuum cleaner works*
> The first step in operating a vacuum cleaner is to plug it on an
> electric/power socket. When it is turned on, the electric current causes
> the fan blades to rotate forcing the air forward in the direction of the
> exhaust port. The movement of the fan blades also causes air particles to
> go forward leading to an increase in air pressure in the front side of the
> fan, and a reduction of air pressure at the rear. At this point, the level
> of pressure in the rear of the fan goes down, while the pressure level at
> the front increases creating what is commonly known as the ambient air
> pressure. This pressure creates a partial vacuum created in the cleaner.
> The ambient air is then forced to push itself through the vacuum cleaner
> with the help of the intake port. This process is facilitated by the
> varying levels of air pressure with a lower pressure outside the vacuum
> cleaner and a higher air pressure inside the cleaner (Harris, 2014).
> To keep the fan operating, the passage way should remain open always to
> facilitate constant air stream that enters through the intake port and
> exits through the exhaust port. Through friction, the flowing air stream
> collects the debris, dirt, and dust from the floor (Harris, 2014).
> References
> Gantz, C. (2012). *The vacuum cleaner: A history*. Jefferson, N.C:
> McFarland & Co. Harris, T. (2014). How Vacuum Cleaners Work. Retrieved from
> http://home.howstuffworks.com/vacuum-cleaner.htm