It seems that someone else already has started this task, i have been looking at there work and i like the style so my version will probaly be somewhat close. I have tons of free time today so i will try to have a draft up by tonight or at the latest tomorrow morning.One line summary
Write a document explaining how to use the news flash module to display a
random or rotating selection of texts.
Description
For this task you will help beginning users move beyond the basics to take
advantage of the flexibility of Joomla!.
People know that they can use the news flash module to display news, but it
is also very useful for displaying either random or rotating pieces of text
(such as quotations, jokes, or testimonials) that is stored in a single
category.
Create a one page document that describes how to use newsflash for this
purpose in Joomla! 1.5.
Skills Needed
* Familiarity with Joomla!
* Good writing skills
* Good page layout skills
Difficulty
Basic
Work Product
A one page polished document that effectively explains the process to a
beginning user.
Licensing
Documentation written for this task must be made available under the
Joomla! Electronic Documentation License.
Extra Credit (optional)
Post a copy of your text in the tips and tricks forum.
Create a second document that explains how to use random image module.
Time Limit
Two weeks
ps. Just in case you were worried i will NOT just copy his work, i will make my own, in his draft he was missing how to created a module for the news flash if you didn't include the demo data. And i would like to include more screen shots.