Word Processing Software

Unit WP2: Word processing software

You should use this file to complete your Assessment.

How to complete and send your assessment:

• Save a copy of this document, either onto your computer or a disk
• Work through your Assessment, remembering to save your work regularly
• When you’ve finished, print out a copy to keep for reference
• Then, go to www.vision2learn.com and send your completed Assessment to your tutor via your My Study area – make sure it is clearly marked with your name, the course title and the Unit and Assessment number.

Please note that this Assessment document has 15 pages and is made up of 7 Parts.

Learning outcomes

Throughout this Assessment, you will meet a number of different learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Take a look at the information below to see which criteria you will meet in which Parts of the Assessment.

Learning outcomes & Assessment criteria met

Part 1:

1.1 Identify what types of information are needed in documents.
1.2 Use appropriate techniques to enter text and other information accurately and efficiently.
1.7 Store and retrieve document and template files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available.

Part 2:

1.2 Use appropriate techniques to enter text and other information accurately and efficiently.
1.3 Select and use appropriate templates for different purposes.
1.5 Select and use a range of editing tools to amend document content.
2.1 Identify the document requirements for structure and style.
2.2 Identify what templates and styles are available and when to use them.
2.4 Select and apply styles to text.
3.1 Identify how the document should be formatted to aid meaning.
3.2 Select and use appropriate techniques to format characters and paragraphs.

Part 3:

1.2 Use appropriate techniques to enter text and other information accurately and