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Accommodating Active Learners in Software Documentation Decisions 
Recent research focusing on a minimalist approach to computer software documentation has explored ways to design computer software tutorials and workbooks for users with an active learning style. The principles of minimalism and active learning styles, however, are less frequently applied to traditional reference manuals. This paper reviews several elements of minimalism and suggests ways to apply strategies for active learners to traditional reference manuals.
Smart, Karl L. STC Proceedings (1993). Articles>Documentation>Instructional Design>Software
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Using RoboHelp to Develop a Simple Web-Based Tutorial
RoboHelp is a top application for developing online help. It is also used for developing Web-based help, such as JavaHelp and RoboHelp's WebHelp. Besides being used for online or Web-help, RoboHelp can also be used to develop simple tutorials.
Kurtus, Ron. School for Champions (2001). Design>Documentation>Software>Adobe RoboHelp
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Word-to-RoboHelp Conversion Tips and Tricks 
Whether you’re converting an existing Microsoft Word document to a WinHelp format using RoboHelp, or to an HTML-based Help format using RoboHelp HTML, RoboHelp Office 9 lets you add a Word document to your Help project with a single mouse click. But don’t do it, at least not until you’ve reviewed, tweaked, and massaged the document to make the most of the new medium for your documentation and to avoid problems that commonly surface following conversion Here are some tips for an (almost) error-free conversion.
Carlson, Janice L. WilliamRice.com (2001). (Chinese) Design>Documentation>Software>Adobe RoboHelp
