| — Tutorials — | — How-to Guides — |
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A tutorial is an experience that takes place under the guidance of a tutor. A tutorial is always learning-oriented. |
How-to guides are directions that guide the reader through a problem or towards a result. How-to guides are goal-oriented. |
| — Explanation — | — Reference — |
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Explanation is a discursive treatment of a subject, that permits reflection. Explanation is understanding-oriented.
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Reference guides are technical descriptions of the machinery and how to operate it. Reference material is information-oriented.
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