Electronic Document PREPARATION

AND MANAGEMENT

ASSIGNMENT #1

Candidate Name: Joshua Ceres

Candidate Number: 090056023

Name of Teacher: Mrs. Vineta Juman

 Table of Contents

Page

Title Page 1

Description of Content 2

Manuscript (Original) 3-4

Manuscript (Typed) 5-6

Bibliography 7

Mark Scheme 8-9

 Title Page

“To type a manuscript in a style that is consistent with universally accepted

standards.”
 Description of Content

For this assignment, a manuscript was given to be typed in double line spacing,

using the Blocked Style. There were corrections symbols/marks which were

interpreted. Abbreviations were also spelt out.

 Facebook, Twitter and smartphones: these are three of the most popular words in the world

of communication today. Friends, Tweets and WhatsApp messages are three popular words use

daily as individuals communicate. So, too, are words like status updates, posts and photo. New

communication methods are continually being developed and are used by individuals and

organizations alike.

Facebook

Facebook is everywhere! Homes, offices, movie theatres, hospitals, barber shop, and list goes on.

Look on any computer screen and it is likely that you will see Facebook website up and running .

Facebook is a social networking service launched in February2004. Users must register before

using the site, after which they may create personal profile, ad other users as friend, and exchange

messages, including automatic notifications when they update their profile.

Twitter

Twitter (www.twitter.com) is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables

its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally- known as ‘tweets’.

Twitter was launched in July 2006, and has rapidly gained worldwide popularity.

Smartphones

A smartphone is an internet-enable handheld device that provides the functionality of a telephone

and a computer system, and a camera, in one package. While these devices vary in features they

offer, most allow users to browse the web, take photographs, send pictures, voice notes, files and

contact cards to phonebook contacts via email or a multimedia messaging services such as

WhatsApp

Within the Caribbean, Apple iPhones, Android – based devices and Blackberry handsets

are very popular.

 Bibliography

Campbell H. & Bogle-Graham O. (2012). Electronic document preparation and

management for CSEC Examinations. Crinan: Macmillian Publishers
Limited.
 Electronic Document Preparation and Management
School Based Assessment 2020
Assignment 1
Mark Allocation for Assignment 1 by Profile Dimension
A. PROFILE DIMENSION: Accuracy and Speed (10 Marks)
Criteria Marks Marks
Allocation Allotted
Accuracy
(i) Correct spelling throughout 1
Two or more words incorrectly spelt 0

(ii) Appropriate punctuation and line ending hyphenation 1

Two or more punctuation errors and/or incorrect line ending 0
hyphenation
(iii) Copy free of transposition errors, mis-strokes, omitted words or 1
added words
Two or more instances of the errors stated in 0

iv) Correct capitalization 1

Two or more words incorrectly capitalized 0

(v) Communication of information in a logical way using correct 1

grammar, proper use of abbreviations, correct use of figures,
correct paragraphing, correct use of referencing features
(footnotes and endnotes) and inclusion of correct facts and
details of information
Two or more instances of information improperly communicated 0
TOTAL 5
Speed
Completed full assignment within the designated time. 5
Completed the full assignment BUT required less than TWO additional 4
minutes to complete.
Completed less than the full assignment but more than one-half within 3
the designated time.
Completed less than one-half but more than one-quarter of the 2
assignment within the designated time.
Completed less than one-quarter of assignment within the designated 1
Time.
TOTAL MARKS 10
 B. PROFILE DIMENSION: Knowledge and Comprehension (5 Marks)

Marks Marks
Criteria
Allocation Allotted
Knowledge and Comprehension
(i) Correct application of ALL applicable rules governing paragraphing, 2
abbreviations, typing of figures and typing of ellipsis.
Correct application of MOST applicable rules governing paragraphing, 1
abbreviations, typing of figures and typing of ellipsis (no more than one error)
Incorrect application of rules governing paragraphing, abbreviations, typing 0
of figures and typing of ellipsis (two or more errors)
(ii) Insertion of correct list of items from specified list 1
(iii) Correct use of referencing format 1
(iv) Date/time correctly supplied consistent with style. 1
TOTAL MARKS 5

C. PRESENTATION AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY (10 Marks)

Presentation Marks Marks
Allocation Allotted
(i) Main heading correctly formatted as specified (spaced capitals, font size, 1
alignment)
(ii) Consistent paragraphing within document 1
(iii) Continuation page correctly headed 1
(iv) Font styles, such as bold/italic, used appropriately for 1
emphasis
(v) ALL margins set as instructed 1
TOTAL MARKS 5
Use of Technology
(i) Eyes on the copy 1
(ii) Body posture consistently correct 1
(iii) Arm and hand positions are correct 1
(iv) Consistently correct key-stroking 1
(v) Organised and efficient work habits 1
TOTAL MARKS 5

Accuracy and Speed …………………

Knowledge and Comprehension …………………

Presentation and use of Technology …………………

GRAND TOTAL (25 marks) …………………