Wiki+Rules+and+Rubric

=   = =   = =** ** How to Act on a Wiki ** ** = Adapted from [] 1. ** Be truthful **. Write things you know to be correct using facts from reliable, credible sources. 2. **Be nice**. Remember the golden rule and treat others as you would like to be treated. Tone cannot always be denoted in writing, so use positive language and common sense. 3. ** Read, re-read, and proof-read ** before you click ENTER. Don't rush because once you press that button, you can't bring it back. Look everything over and use your spell check to be sure everything is accurate. When you are certain that the editing is complete, then save to publish. 4. ** Be brief, to the point and logical. ** Use breaks in your text and formatting elements to make the page easy to read and understand. 5. ** Follow Directions. ** Be sure to follow the directions that are given for the assignment -- be creative, but within the parameters set forth on the page**.** 6. ** Do not delete the work of others ** deliberately, unless it is part of the editing process. 7. ** Keep it on topic ** - classroom oriented. This isn't the place to discuss afterschool plans. 8. **Keep it safe.** Never post personal information about yourself or someone else. Remember that information on the internet, especially embarrassing information, will be around after you've deleted it. Posting **pre-approved** pictures is okay, but you may not post any pictures of yourself or anyone else. Be careful not to post things that may come back to haunt you later.

=** ** Wiki Rubric ** ** =

These posts will be graded frequently, so you must make them up immediately if you are absent or late.

For now, you will be graded according to the following categories:

**LENGTH** : Write at least 5 complete sentences. “Yes” is not a sentence. If you say the same thing twice but in different words, it will not count toward length. Writing 5 sentences should not be difficult if you complete the reading.


 * CONTENT :** Be specific and explain your response. Avoid using generic words like “It was bad,” or “I like that part.” It should be evident in your response that you read the novel. You may quote from the book if necessary, but the quotation does not count toward length. If you didn’t read, don’t waste your time and my time by saying something just to say something.


 * If I have to remove two of your postings because you aren’t complying with these guidelines, you will receive a zero for the remaining unit discussions.**