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==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
  
===Week 1: Wikipedia Essentials===
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===Week 1: Wikipedia essentials===
 
;In class
 
;In class
*Overview of the course
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* Overview of the course
*Introduction to how Wikipedia will be used in the course
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* Introduction to how Wikipedia will be used in the course
*Handout: [[:File:Welcome2WP English 082310.pdf|Welcome to Wikipedia]] (available in print or online from the Wikimedia Foundation)
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* Handout: [[:File:The Syllabus, A 12-week assignment to write a Wikipedia article (Wiki Education Foundation).pdf|Editing Wikipedia]] (available in print or online from the Wiki Education Foundation)
 
 
;Assignment (due week 2)
 
*Go through the [[Wikipedia:Training/For students|online student orientation]].
 
  
 
===Week 2: Editing basics===
 
===Week 2: Editing basics===
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;In class
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* Basics of editing
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* Anatomy of Wikipedia articles, what makes a good article, how to distinguish between good and bad articles
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* Tips on finding the best articles to work on for class assignments
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* Handouts: [[:File:UsingTalkPages.pdf|Using Talk Pages]] handout and [[:File:Evaluating Wikipedia brochure (Wiki Education Foundation).pdf|Evaluating Wikipedia]] brochure
  
;In class
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;Assignments (due Week 3)
*Campus Ambassadors introduce:
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* Create an account and then complete the [[Wikipedia:Training/For students|online training for students]]. During this training, you will make edits in a sandbox and learn the basic rules of Wikipedia.
**Basics of editing
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* Create a User page, and click the "enroll" button on the top left of this course page.
**Anatomy of Wikipedia articles, what makes a good article, how to distinguish between good & bad articles
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* To practice editing and communicating on Wikipedia, introduce yourself to any Wikipedians helping your class (such as a Wikipedia Ambassador), and leave a message for a classmate on their user talk page.
**Tips on finding the best articles to work on for class assignments
 
*Handouts and videos: [[:File:UsingTalkPages.pdf|Using talk pages]] handout, [[:File:Evaluating Wikipedia article quality 2010-11-26 (web).pdf|Evaluating Wikipedia article quality brochure]], [[:File:Welcome2WP English Flap 081810.pdf|Wikimarkup cheatsheet]] (included in [[:File:Welcome to Wikipedia brochure EN.pdf|Welcome to Wikipedia]] brochure)
 
;Assignments (due week 3)
 
::(See [[:en:File:EarlyWiki1.pdf|this]] and [[:en:File:First Activities for Wikipedia Assignment.pdf|this]] for example assignments.)
 
*Complete the online training for students. During this training, you will create an account, make edits in a sandbox, and learn the basic rules of Wikipedia.  
 
*Create a user page, and sign up on the list of students on your course page.
 
*To practice editing and communicating on Wikipedia, introduce yourself to any Wikipedians helping your class (such as a Wikipedia Ambassador), and leave a message for a classmate on their user talk page.
 
  
 
;Milestone:
 
;Milestone:
*All students have Wikipedia user accounts and are listed on the course page.
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* All students have Wikipedia user accounts and are listed on the course page.
  
 
===Week 3: Exploring the topic area===
 
===Week 3: Exploring the topic area===
 
 
;In class
 
;In class
*Handout: [[:File:Handout - Advice for choosing articles.pdf|Advice for choosing articles]] and [[:File:Classroom handout - How to get help.pdf|How to get help]]
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* Handouts: [[:File:Handout - Advice for choosing articles.pdf|Choosing an article]] and [[:File:Classroom_handout_-_How_to_get_help.pdf|How to get help]]
;Assignments (due week 4):  
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;Assignments (due Week 4):
*Critically evaluate an existing Wikipedia article related to the class, and leave suggestions for improving it on the article's talk page.
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* Critically evaluate an existing Wikipedia article related to the class, and leave suggestions for improving it on the article's talk page.
*Research and list 3–5 articles on your Wikipedia user page that you will consider working on as your main project. Ask your class's Online Ambassadors for comments (especially to approve notability).
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* Research and list 3–5 articles on your Wikipedia user page that you will consider working on as your main project. Ask your instructor for comment.
  
 
===Week 4: Using sources===
 
===Week 4: Using sources===
 
 
;In class
 
;In class
*Handouts and videos: [[:en:File:WikipediaReferencing.pdf|Referencing handout]], [[:File:RefCodeHandout.pdf| Referencing: Wikicode handout]], [[:en:File:PlagiarismHandout.pdf|Plagiarism handout]], [[:File:Citing sources tutorial, part 1.ogv|Citing sources tutorial video]], [[:File:RefTools.ogv|RefToolbar citation tool tutorial video]]
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* Handouts: [[:File:Classroom handout - Citing sources on Wikipedia.pdf|Citing sources on Wikipedia]] and [[:File:Classroom handout - Avoiding plagiarism on Wikipedia.pdf|Avoiding plagiarism on Wikipedia]]
  
;Assignment (due week 5)
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;Assignment (due Week 5)
*Add 1–2 sentences of new information, backed up with a citation to an appropriate source, to a Wikipedia article related to the class.
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* Add 1–2 sentences of new information, backed up with a citation to an appropriate source, to a Wikipedia article related to the class.
  
 
;For next week
 
;For next week
*Instructor evaluates student's article selections, by week 5.
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* Instructor evaluates student's article selections, by week 5.
  
 
===Week 5: Choosing articles===
 
===Week 5: Choosing articles===
 
 
;In class
 
;In class
*Discuss the range of topics students will be working on and strategies for researching and writing about them.
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* Discuss the range of topics students will be working on and strategies for researching and writing about them.
  
;Assignments (due week 6)
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;Assignments (due Week 6)
*Select an article to work on, removing the rest from your user page. Add your article to the class's course page.
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* Select an article to work on, removing the rest from your user page. Add your article to the class’s course page.
*Compile a bibliography of relevant reliable sources and post it to the talk page of the article you are working on. Begin reading the sources.
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* Compile a bibliography of relevant research and post it to the talk page of the article you are working on. Begin reading the sources.
  
 
===Week 6: Drafting starter articles===
 
===Week 6: Drafting starter articles===
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;In class
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* Talk about Wikipedia culture and etiquette, and (optionally) revisit the concept of sandboxes and how to use them.
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* Q&A session with instructor and/or Wikipedia Ambassadors about
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interacting on Wikipedia and getting started with writing.
  
;In class
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;Assignments (due Week 7)
* Talk about Wikipedia culture and etiquette, and [''optionally''] revisit the concept of sandboxes and how to use them.
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* If you are starting a new article, write a 3–4 paragraph summary version of your article—with citations—in your Wikipedia sandbox. If you are improving an existing article, write a summary version reflecting the content the article will have after it's been improved, and post this along with a brief description of your plans on the article’s talk page.
* Q&A session with instructor and/or Wikipedia Ambassadors about interacting on Wikipedia and getting started with writing.
 
* Video resource: [[:File:Tutorial on starting a sandbox article on Wikipedia.ogv|Sandbox tutorial]]
 
;Assignments (due week 7)
 
* If you are starting a new article, write a 3–4 paragraph summary version of your article (with citations) in your Wikipedia sandbox. If you are improving an existing article, write a summary version reflecting the content the article will have after it's been improved, and post this along with a brief description of your plans on the article's talk page.
 
 
* Begin working with classmates and other editors to polish your short starter article and fix any major issues.
 
* Begin working with classmates and other editors to polish your short starter article and fix any major issues.
 
* Continue research in preparation for expanding your article.
 
* Continue research in preparation for expanding your article.
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===Week 7: Moving articles to the main space===
 
===Week 7: Moving articles to the main space===
 
 
;In class
 
;In class
* Handout: [[:File:Classroom handout - moving out of your sandbox.pdf|Moving into main space]], [[:File:Classroom handout - Submitting an article to the Did You Know process.pdf|Submitting articles to Did You Know]]
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* Handout: [[:File:Classroom handout - moving out of your sandbox.pdf|Moving out of your sandbox]]
  
;Wiki assignments (due week 8)
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;Assignments (due Week 8)
 
* Move sandbox articles into main space.
 
* Move sandbox articles into main space.
* Optional: For new articles or qualifying expansions of stubs, compose a one-sentence "hook," nominate it for "Did you know," and monitor the nomination for any issues identified by other editors.
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* Optional: For new articles or qualifying expansions of stubs, compose a one-sentence “hook,nominate it for “Did you know,and monitor the nomination for any issues identified by other editors.
 
* Begin expanding your article into a comprehensive treatment of the topic.
 
* Begin expanding your article into a comprehensive treatment of the topic.
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===Week 8: Building articles===
 
===Week 8: Building articles===
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; Workshop in class or outside of class
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* Demo uploading images and adding images to articles.
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* Share experiences and discuss problems.
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* Handouts: “[[:File:UploadingImagesHandout.pdf|Uploading images]]” and “[[:File:Evaluating Wikipedia article quality 2010-11-26 (web).pdf|Evaluating Wikipedia article quality]]” (handed out originally in week 2)
  
; In class or outside of class
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;Assignments (due Week 9)
* Campus Ambassadors lead Wikipedia lab/workshop, covering:
 
** Article ratings on Wikipedia & how to get there
 
** Uploading images, and adding images to articles
 
* Handouts and videos: [[:File:UploadingImagesHandout.pdf|Uploading images handout]], [[:File:Wikipedia basics - Uploading files to Wikimedia Commons.ogv|Uploading files to Wikimedia Commons video]], [[:File:Evaluating Wikipedia article quality 2010-11-26 (web).pdf|Evaluating Wikipedia article quality brochure]] (handed out originally in week 2), [[:File:Articleassessments.ogg|Article assessments video]], [[:File:Articleevolution.ogg|Evolution of an article video]]
 
 
 
;Wiki assignments (due week 9)
 
 
* Expand your article into an initial draft of a comprehensive treatment of the topic.
 
* Expand your article into an initial draft of a comprehensive treatment of the topic.
* Select two classmates' articles that you will peer review and copy-edit. (You don't need to start reviewing yet.)
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* Select two classmates’ articles that you will peer review and copy-edit. (You don’t need to start reviewing yet.)
  
 
===Week 9: Getting and giving feedback===
 
===Week 9: Getting and giving feedback===
 
 
;In class
 
;In class
 
* As a group, have the students offer suggestions for improving one or two of the students' articles, setting the example for what is expected from a solid encyclopedia article.
 
* As a group, have the students offer suggestions for improving one or two of the students' articles, setting the example for what is expected from a solid encyclopedia article.
  
;Wiki assignments (due week 10)
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;Assignments (due Week 10)
 
* Peer review two of your classmates' articles.  Leave suggestions on the article talk pages.
 
* Peer review two of your classmates' articles.  Leave suggestions on the article talk pages.
 
* Copy-edit the two reviewed articles.
 
* Copy-edit the two reviewed articles.
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===Week 10: Responding to feedback===
 
===Week 10: Responding to feedback===
 
 
;In class
 
;In class
* Open discussion of the concepts of neutrality, media literacy, and the impact and limits of Wikipedia  
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* Open discussion of the concepts of neutrality, media literacy,
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and the impact and limits of Wikipedia.
  
;Wiki assignments (due week 11)
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;Assignments (due Week 11)
* Make edits to your article based on peers' feedback.
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* Make edits to your article based on peers’ feedback. Prepare for an in-class presentation about your Wikipedia editing experience.
* Nominate your article for Good Article status.
 
* Prepare for an in-class presentation about your Wikipedia editing experience.
 
  
 
===Week 11: Class presentations===
 
===Week 11: Class presentations===
 
 
; In class
 
; In class
 
* Students give in-class presentations about their experiences editing Wikipedia.
 
* Students give in-class presentations about their experiences editing Wikipedia.
  
; Wiki assignments (due week 12)
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; Assignments (due Week 12)
* Add final touches to you Wikipedia article. Try to address issues from Good Article reviews.
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* Add final touches to your Wikipedia article.  
 
* Write a reflective essay (2-5 pages) on your Wikipedia contributions.
 
* Write a reflective essay (2-5 pages) on your Wikipedia contributions.
  
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;Milestone
 
;Milestone
 
* Students have finished all their work on Wikipedia that will be considered for grading, and have submitted reflective essays.
 
* Students have finished all their work on Wikipedia that will be considered for grading, and have submitted reflective essays.
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Latest revision as of 10:01, 19 March 2015

Timeline

Week 1: Wikipedia essentials

In class
  • Overview of the course
  • Introduction to how Wikipedia will be used in the course
  • Handout: Editing Wikipedia (available in print or online from the Wiki Education Foundation)

Week 2: Editing basics

In class
  • Basics of editing
  • Anatomy of Wikipedia articles, what makes a good article, how to distinguish between good and bad articles
  • Tips on finding the best articles to work on for class assignments
  • Handouts: Using Talk Pages handout and Evaluating Wikipedia brochure
Assignments (due Week 3)
  • Create an account and then complete the online training for students. During this training, you will make edits in a sandbox and learn the basic rules of Wikipedia.
  • Create a User page, and click the "enroll" button on the top left of this course page.
  • To practice editing and communicating on Wikipedia, introduce yourself to any Wikipedians helping your class (such as a Wikipedia Ambassador), and leave a message for a classmate on their user talk page.
Milestone
  • All students have Wikipedia user accounts and are listed on the course page.

Week 3: Exploring the topic area

In class
Assignments (due Week 4)
  • Critically evaluate an existing Wikipedia article related to the class, and leave suggestions for improving it on the article's talk page.
  • Research and list 3–5 articles on your Wikipedia user page that you will consider working on as your main project. Ask your instructor for comment.

Week 4: Using sources

In class
Assignment (due Week 5)
  • Add 1–2 sentences of new information, backed up with a citation to an appropriate source, to a Wikipedia article related to the class.
For next week
  • Instructor evaluates student's article selections, by week 5.

Week 5: Choosing articles

In class
  • Discuss the range of topics students will be working on and strategies for researching and writing about them.
Assignments (due Week 6)
  • Select an article to work on, removing the rest from your user page. Add your article to the class’s course page.
  • Compile a bibliography of relevant research and post it to the talk page of the article you are working on. Begin reading the sources.

Week 6: Drafting starter articles

In class
  • Talk about Wikipedia culture and etiquette, and (optionally) revisit the concept of sandboxes and how to use them.
  • Q&A session with instructor and/or Wikipedia Ambassadors about

interacting on Wikipedia and getting started with writing.

Assignments (due Week 7)
  • If you are starting a new article, write a 3–4 paragraph summary version of your article—with citations—in your Wikipedia sandbox. If you are improving an existing article, write a summary version reflecting the content the article will have after it's been improved, and post this along with a brief description of your plans on the article’s talk page.
  • Begin working with classmates and other editors to polish your short starter article and fix any major issues.
  • Continue research in preparation for expanding your article.
Milestone
  • All students have started editing articles or drafts on Wikipedia.

Week 7: Moving articles to the main space

In class
Assignments (due Week 8)
  • Move sandbox articles into main space.
  • Optional: For new articles or qualifying expansions of stubs, compose a one-sentence “hook,” nominate it for “Did you know,” and monitor the nomination for any issues identified by other editors.
  • Begin expanding your article into a comprehensive treatment of the topic.


Week 8: Building articles

Workshop in class or outside of class
Assignments (due Week 9)
  • Expand your article into an initial draft of a comprehensive treatment of the topic.
  • Select two classmates’ articles that you will peer review and copy-edit. (You don’t need to start reviewing yet.)

Week 9: Getting and giving feedback

In class
  • As a group, have the students offer suggestions for improving one or two of the students' articles, setting the example for what is expected from a solid encyclopedia article.
Assignments (due Week 10)
  • Peer review two of your classmates' articles. Leave suggestions on the article talk pages.
  • Copy-edit the two reviewed articles.
Milestone
  • All articles have been reviewed by others. All students have reviewed articles by their classmates.

Week 10: Responding to feedback

In class
  • Open discussion of the concepts of neutrality, media literacy,

and the impact and limits of Wikipedia.

Assignments (due Week 11)
  • Make edits to your article based on peers’ feedback. Prepare for an in-class presentation about your Wikipedia editing experience.

Week 11: Class presentations

In class
  • Students give in-class presentations about their experiences editing Wikipedia.
Assignments (due Week 12)
  • Add final touches to your Wikipedia article.
  • Write a reflective essay (2-5 pages) on your Wikipedia contributions.

Week 12: Due date

You made it!

Milestone
  • Students have finished all their work on Wikipedia that will be considered for grading, and have submitted reflective essays.



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