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 * 2.2.6 Tutorials, Training and Wizards (Assistants)**

.....These may include: • key terms—tutorial software, training software, wizards and assistants, help menu and help features, “Read Me” files • using wizards, assistants and online assistants in the design and creation of a product, for example, desktop-published documents, slideshows, web sites.

Identify the different types of help that you may have in learning a new piece of software.

o Describe what it is? o Use an example to explain how to use it o Consider the dos and don’ts of developing help and training files
 * For each type:**

Research and find definitions of the following key terms – tutorial software, training software, wizards and assistants, help menu and help features, “Read Me” files
 * Know your Vocabulary**

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Choose a program that you have installed on your computer. It may be new software or software that you have had for a while. Use the Help features to learn a new skill or feature of the software.
 * Activity**

Evaluate the help guide or tutorial you used by answering the following questions: 1. Include the title of the software and skill learned 2. Include a picture of the software 3. Provide a brief summary about the help guide/tutorial 4. Describe the useful features of the help/tutorial 5. Describe the aspects that you found unhelpful or irritating. 6. Give the feature a rating out of 5 stars.

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