iRubric: Operations,Documents,Communication, and Internet use rubric

-The brochure lacks neatness and clarity<BR>
-Brochure lacks style and <BR>
-Information and pictures are not related to the topic.

-The brochure has some pictures however they are not relevant to the content. <BR>
-Some mistakes are made. <BR>
-Little organization and clarity is used.<BR>
-There is little style and reads more like a list of facts rather than a brochure.

-The brochure is clear and logical and contains facts as well as very few mistakes. <BR>
-Good clear presentation.

-The brochure is creative, and is not just a list of facts. <BR>
-The brochure is presented in a dynamic and concise manner with full understanding of the subject.

Understand Fonts, format text using font list arrow, font style, font size list arrow, and font color gallery.

Backup data sporadically to a backup media (CD, disk, etc.) or server. Differentiate between files and directories*. Use folders or directories with meaningful names to store related files.

Backup data periodically to a backup media (CD, disk, etc.) or server. Apply appropriate file and disk management techniques* (e.g., defragment and rearrange files, reinstall backup data). Determine file organization* (e.g., use appropriate directory structures and names).

Perform scheduled systematic backup procedure. Recover, as much as possible, erased or corrupted data. Demonstrate knowledge of the system utilities used for file management* (e.g., change protection modes, rename, delete).

Use directory services (e.g., Yahoo, MSN, Netscape, Google directory). Use search function in portals (such as excite.com, netscape.com).

Use one search engine. Conduct simple keyword search. Access search results (identified web sites). Use a search function within a web site.

Select search engine(s) appropriate for desired information. Identify and articulate an information search. Use phrase search and simple Boolean logic (AND, OR, NOT, NEAR). Refine search by modifying search terms.