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 Chinese Smorgasbord Wiki Instructions

You have written a small research paper on an important aspect of Chinese culture. As you recall, you and at least one other person narrowed a broad topic to smaller sub-topics. Then, for your paper, you further divided the topic so that you had a clear, distinct BLUEPRINT. Then, you developed each blueprint point in a paragraph, using at least one direct quote from a reputable source.

Now, you are going to use that information as a basis for a Wiki page. HOWEVER, this project is different in several respects from the original theme. As such, it is an exercise in understanding AUDIENCE.

Here are the differences:
 * || Theme/Research Paper || Wiki Page ||  ||   ||
 * AUDIENCE || High school students/adults || Fifth graders ||  ||
 * TONE || Complete sentences, no contractions or slang || Informative but relaxed - appeal to a younger, but intelligent audience. Use contractions informal language, and/or second person point of view. ||
 * FORMAT || Hard Copy—all paper conventions. The written word is the only means of communicating information. || Layout, color, font and PICTURES contribute to your message and appeal to your audience. ||
 * ATTRIBUTION OF SOURCES || In-text citations, Works Cited Page, MLA Style || Works Cited, MUST INCLUDE PHOTO CREDITS. Your Works Cited will be combined and alphabetized. ||  ||
 * SUBMISSION || Individual - Each person does a separate paper. || Collaborative: You will make one Wiki Page for each Large Topic and subdivide it to include research. ||  ||   ||

Enjoy this Exercise!! Each page, not each individual, will receive a grade, SO MAKE SURE THAT YOU CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR PAGE. GIVE 100% EFFORT! Do not drag down the project, cause stress to your group member(s), or be immature. You are an Honors student. NO GROUP MEMBER SHOULD FEEL THAT HE/SHE HAS TO TAKE OVER AND DO THE WHOLE PROJECT—If you feel that your group is letting you down, talk to me.

Wiki Page Rubric:

Broad Topic: __

Contributor (s) Subtopic:


 * Tone || Text is written to appeal to fifth graders || /15 pts. ||
 * Format || Color, Font, Title, and Layout contribute to the message and effect. Include "by line" for each contributor. || /15 pts. ||
 * Pictures || At least one picture for each BLUEPRINT POINT. CAPTIONS ON EACH PICTURE. || /20 pts. ||
 * Attribution || In-text Citations; Works Cited, including picture credits, are combined as a group. || /10 pts. ||
 * TOTAL ||  || /60 pts. ||