Appraise the basic elements of electronic and/or printed documents submitted by either the applicant, the educational institution, or the competent authority.
For internal procedures:
- Appraise the support material, such as:
- type of paper;
- texture and finish of the paper;
- electronic image quality;
- e-mail sender information, in the electronic “envelope” details.
- Appraise the printing methods and printed elements of the support material, such as:
- laser, inkjet, lithography, or engraving;
- font and typography;
- ink and colour spectrum (four-colour printing);
- security features, such as:
- official stamp or seal;
- micro-printing;
- watermark;
- ultraviolet light;
- official signature(s);
- official logo of the institution.
- Check for any noticeable inconsistencies, such as:
- a lack of safety features;
- awkward or forced lettering;
- variations in the colour of the ink;
- alterations to the printed elements;
- matching electronic image envelope in other similar Google image search;
- third-party e-mail used in the electronic “envelope” details.