How do I get good marks for on-screen publications?

• Don't be tempted to use every whizzy feature of the software.
• Make sure all your titles are in the same font style and size.
• Use the same background for all of the slides/pages.
• Use the same layouts where possible.
• Avoid using too many different fonts and colours.
• Make sure the graphics you use are suitable for the content.
• Don't use images that have nothing to do with the subject.
• Use wordart and clipart sparingly.
• Don't clutter your slides/pages with too many images.
• Resize your graphics ensuring that they stay in proportion. Don't stretch or blur your images!
• If you are importing objects into slides/pages, check that:

- the object you are copying is your final correct version

- you highlight all the necessary information when you select the object to copy it

- you position the object in a sensible place.

• Use space effectively.
• Check that your navigation route and any links work as you planned.
• Make sure the style is suitable for the target audience.
• Check your publications for accuracy - spell check AND proofread!
• Ask others for their opinions and modify your publications where necessary.
• Acknowledge copyright.
• Make use of your plan.

What will lose me marks for my on-screen publications?

• If you do not use appropriate layout and structure.
• If you cannot produce the range of publications - information point, presentation.
• If your work is not consistent and looks unprofessional.
• If your work is not fit for purpose.
• If you use wordart or clipart inappropriately.
• If you have irrelevant images or content.
• If you use the same tone in your publications forgetting your target audience.
• If you don't spell check or proofread your work.
• If you use other people's work without acknowledging them.
• If your work looks the same as someone else's.

How do I get good marks for paper-based publications?

• For each document, include all the standard components
• Use a suitable structure and style for the type of document
• Avoid clipart and wordart in formal documents and always use them with care in other publications
• Be consistent
• Avoid the temptation to use too many different fonts
• Produce the document or product requested
• Make sure the style of presentation is suitable for the target audience
• Check your publications for accuracy - spell check AND proofread!
• Ask others for their opinions and modify your publications where necessary
• Acknowledge copyright
• Make use of your plan.

What will lose me marks for my paper-based publications?

• If you do not use appropriate layout and structure.
• If you cannot produce the range of publications - letter, posters, leaflet.
• If your work is not consistent and looks unprofessional.
• If your work is not fit for purpose.
• If you use wordart or clipart inappropriately.
• If you have irrelevant images or content.
• If you use the same tone in all your publications forgetting your target audience.
• If you don't spell check or proofread your work.
• If you use other people's work without acknowledging them.
• If your work looks the same as someone else's.