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Cultural Holiday Research Paper 
Cultural Winter Holiday
You will research and present your information about a holiday celebration in a 3 - 5 page research paper using the formatting information presented in our keyboarding text. You are expected to use footnotes for any directly quoted information. Failure to cite a source will result in an automatic zero for plagiarism. You will also write and illustrate or obtain internet pictures about your chosen holiday. • Historical background information • Basic belief system surrounding the holiday • Rituals, services, or ceremonies • Symbolism
Rubric Code: H66BA7
By KeotaPAry70
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Subject: Computers  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Cultural Holiday Research Paper
  Poor

20 pts

Fair

24 pts

Good

28 pts

Excellent

32 pts

Outstanding

40 pts

Organization

Prelim. & final outline. 1st draft w/revisions
Poor

There is no sequence of information. Failure to produce outlines and first draft.
Fair

Some sequence of information, but significant jumping around. One outline is present, but paper does not reflect the outline. Little attention to revision process.
Good

Reader has some difficulty following paper. Outlines are not strictly followed. First draft revisions are done, but additional polishing needed
Excellent

Student presents information in logical sequence which reader can follow. Outlines are used and revision process is followed.
Outstanding

Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which reader can follow. Outlines are present & logical in progression. Polished revision process.
Subject Knowledge

Questions answered
Bibliography
Poor

Significant gaps in subject knowledge. Not much research reflected in bibliography.
Fair

Student shows some misunderstandings of information. Some, but not enough, research reflected in bibliography.
Good

Student presents limited information. Adequate research reflected in bibliography, but may not have been used most effectively.
Excellent

Student added some information to the paper, but failed to elaborate. Good research reflected in bibliography, but may not have been used most effectively.
Outstanding

Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) with explanations and elaboration that enhance the paper. Research used very effectively.
Visual Appeal

No typo errors
Pictures enhance project
Poor

Paper is completely thrown together and unappealing. No content pictures. Doesn't match organization.
Fair

Paper in rough draft condition. No content pictures. Doesn't match organization.
Good

Paper appearance is average. It is generally readable, but is not overly memorable.
Excellent

Paper is generally nice-looking. Colorful words used with content pictures. Follows organization well.
Outstanding

Presentation offers easy-to-read words of appropriate length, interesting and appropriate graphics, and vibrant colors. A pleasure to read a paper like this!
Formatting

Margins, page numbering, centering, etc.
Poor

Student did not take formatting into consideration.
Fair

Student showed little understanding of the formatting process and only made an effort to observe two of the formatting concerns.
Good

Student showed an understanding of the formatting process and made an effort to observe at least three of the formatting concerns.
Excellent

Student showed a good understanding of the formatting process and made an effort to observe at least four of the formatting concerns.
Outstanding

Student showed excellent understanding of the formatting process and made an effort to observe all of the formatting concerns.
Paper Limits

minimum page # and source limits
Poor

Student did not take page limits into consideration at all. The paper was just thrown together.
Fair

Student showed little understanding of the paper limits and only made an effort to observe one of the limits (page # or source).
Good

Student showed an understanding of the paper limits and made an effort to observe the minimum requirements of both concerns.
Excellent

Student showed a good understanding of the paper limits and made an effort to exceed the minimum requirements of one of the concerns.
Outstanding

Student showed an excellent understanding of the paper limits and made an effort to exceed the minimum requirements of all concerns.



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