BTEC Unit 1 Sample assignments

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Assignment title: 1.1
Understanding the purpose of different document types
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P1

Describe the structure and purpose of different documents, one from each document type

Yes/No

Satisfactory answers for questions 1a and 1b

P2

Describe the different types and sources of information and ways of checking its validity Yes/No

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Satisfactory answers for questions 2a,
2b, 2c, 2d and
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Unit 1: Using ICT to Present Information

The assignment is designed to test your knowledge of different document types available and the types of information that can be included within them.
Please answer each question carefully.
Tutors should provide multiple examples of the document types listed below as source material for this assignment. Some documents may be accessed via the internet. Documents can be divided into six basic types. These are: short formal documents extended formal documents graphical documents promotional documents presentations informal documents.
Tasks
1 (a) Describe the structure and purpose of one example document from each type listed above. You may add an annotated example of each of the documents if this helps your explanation.
(b) Describe, using examples, the difference between informal and formal document types. [P1]
2 (a)

Describe what is meant by the terms ‘structured’ and ‘unstructured’ information. (b)

Explain, using