task 1 - analysis

8/4/2019 Task 1 - Analysis

1/4

Collect

Documents

Annotate

Documents

Make

Improvements

Homework 1 Homework 2 Homework 3

For this task you must write a report comparing two types of business

document from each ofthree organisations.

For example;

TEACHER FEEDBACK:

DEADLINE - ______________/7 /7

1st

Hand In Improvements Given 2nd

Hand In

Analysing ReportUnit 1 Task 1

It is important that you

get a mix in quality so

that you can comparethese documents. Dont

just go and collect all

your documents from

large well known

organisations.

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Final Mark


2/4

Have you included:

Collected the same two documents from three different organisations

Structured the report using sub headings

For each document I have;

Explained the purpose of the document

Described the layout of the document in detail

Described using examples the writing style used in the document

Identified strengths and weaknesses of the writing style

Described the presentation style used in the document

Identified strengths and weaknesses of the presentation style

Explained the documents suitability to purpose

Explained the documents use ofhouse style

Compared the document to other similar documents (3 same docs)

Described improvements that could be made to the document

Used the spelling and grammar checker

Proof read my work to check for errors

Checklist

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3/4

These are the mark boundaries set by the exam board.

Mark Band 1[0 1 2 3] Mark Band 2[4 5] Mark Band 3[6 7]The candidate describes the

layout and purpose of each ofthe six collected documents;

the candidate compares similar

items, identifying good and bad

points about the writing and/or

presentation styles of each;

the candidate makes some

comment on their suitability for

purpose, use of house style

and/or how they could be

improved;

the report may contain errorsin spelling, punctuation and

grammar;

The candidate describes in

detail the layout and purpose ofeach of the six collected

documents;

the candidate compares similar

items, accurately identifying

good and bad points about the

writing and presentation styles

of each;

the candidate comments on

their suitability for purpose, use

of house style and how they

could be improved; the reportwill contain few spelling,

punctuation and grammar

errors;

The candidate describes in

detail the layout and purposeof each of the six collected

documents;

the candidate provides a critical

analysis of the documents,

including comparison of the

writing and presentation styles

of similar items; their suitability

for purpose and use of house

style; the candidate explains

how each could be improved in

relation to its purpose; thereport will be consistently well

structured and there will be

few, if any, spelling,

punctuation and grammar

errors.

In simple terms:

Describe in detail the layout and purpose of the six collected documents.

Compare each document accurately identifying good and bad points of the writing

and presentation style of each making a critical analysis of each.

Explain each documents suitability for purpose, use of house style and how they

could be improved in relation to its purpose.

Ensure your report is consistently well structured, with few if any spelling,

punctuation and grammar errors.

Include a conclusion of your analysis on all six documents collected.

Include an appendix of the annotation documents you have analysed.

Mark Bands


4/4

The business documents that you can choose to collect include:

Publicity flyers;

Questionnaires;

Business Letters;Newsletters;

Brochures;

Itineraries;

Forms to collect data from people;

Business reports;

Technical specifications;

Web pages;

Multimedia presentations;

Possible items on each document you can comment about:

Page Layout General Presentation Styles Textual Styles

Margins Page Layout Fonts

Headers and Footers Graphic Images Heading and title styles

Page Orientation Textual Styles Bold, italic and underline

Paper Size Special Features Superscript and subscript

Pagination Paragraph Formats Text orientationGutters Position of common items Text animation (on screen)

Paragraph Styles Special Features Position of important items

Tabs and indents Borders References

Paragraph Numbering Shading Signatures

Windows and orphans Background Colour Dates

Justification Text colour Logos

Spacing before/after A content page Addressee names

Use of tables An index Headings

Bullet points A Bibliography

Line Spacing An appendixHyphenation Text/picture boxes

Extra Guidance