How would I create a simple script that does these specific things?

I am trying to create a script that does these few simple task but I can't seem to compile all the cmdlets together into one. I can pick one task out and have a command for it but I want one script to do it all. Here are the tasks I need it to do.
store the current location (as in C:\scripts)
test to see if a folder C:\output exists, if it does not, create it
prompt the visitor for a folder name (no C:\)
obtain a directory listing of that folder showing all .ps1 files only
place the results of this listing in a file named PS1_files_[folder name].txt in the c:\output folder
repeat this task as part of a loop until an empty string is entered
restore the present location (for example C:\scripts)

This is a very good script for a someone new to computers to use as a learning exercise. You will learn how the computer works an learn how to use scripts to manage the computer.
This is the excat kind of scritp a teach hands you to do on the first day of class. THe challenge will help you learn.
Start here to learn how to write a script:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd793612.aspx
Good luck. Post back with specific questions. Do not forget to include your script and the complete error message.
You need to learn basic computer logic and decision making. The learning materials will step you through that.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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