The document provides guidance on completing a written task 1 for a Language A exam. It must imitate a specific text type like a letter or journalistic review related to course content. It should be 800-1000 words with a 200-300 word rationale explaining choices. Common pitfalls to avoid include not imitating the chosen text type properly, lacking necessary context, and irrelevant content. Students should select a text type, focus on a primary source from the course, and incorporate a relevant secondary source to demonstrate understanding of course concepts.