Update directory creation instructions for basics tutorial

basics/basics_handouts.tex

@@ -49,11 +49,10 @@ It is convenient to have a \lstinline{projects} folder for your repositories:
 \end{lstlisting}
 
 \subsubsection*{Create a repository}
-First, create an empty directory and use ``\lstinline{git init}'' to make a new
-repository.
+First, create an empty directory inside ``lstinline{~/projects}`` and use ``\lstinline{git init}'' in that
+newly-created directory to make a new repository.
 \begin{itemize}
-  \item \emph{Hint:} Use a unique name for the directory, different from your
-    neighbour (this is convenient later).
+  \item \emph{Hint:} Use a short and descriptive name for the directory.
   \item \emph{Question:} How can you see that you are working in a Git
     repository?
 \end{itemize}