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===Week 1: Wikipedia essentials=== | ===Week 1: Wikipedia essentials=== | ||
;In class | ;In class | ||
| − | *Overview of the course | + | * Overview of the course |
| − | *Introduction to how Wikipedia will be used in the course | + | * Introduction to how Wikipedia will be used in the course |
| − | *Handout: [[:File: | + | * 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) |
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===Week 2: Editing basics=== | ===Week 2: Editing basics=== | ||
;In class | ;In class | ||
| − | *Basics of editing | + | * Basics of editing |
| − | *Anatomy of Wikipedia articles, what makes a good article, how to distinguish between good and bad articles | + | * 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 | + | * Tips on finding the best articles to work on for class assignments |
| − | *Handouts: [[:File:UsingTalkPages.pdf|Using | + | * Handouts: [[:File:UsingTalkPages.pdf|Using Talk Pages]] handout and [[:File:Evaluating Wikipedia brochure (Wiki Education Foundation).pdf|Evaluating Wikipedia]] brochure |
| − | ;Assignments (due | + | |
| − | * | + | ;Assignments (due Week 3) |
| − | *Create a | + | * 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. |
| − | *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. | + | * Create a User page, and 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: | ;Milestone: | ||
| − | *All students have Wikipedia user accounts and are listed on the course page. | + | * 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 | ||
| − | *Handouts: [[:File:Handout - Advice for choosing articles.pdf| | + | * 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 | + | ;Assignments (due Week 4): |
| − | * Critically evaluate an existing Wikipedia article related to the class, and leave suggestions for improving it on the | + | * 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. | * 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: | + | * 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 | + | ;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. | + | * 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. | + | * 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. | + | * Discuss the range of topics students will be working on and strategies for researching and writing about them. |
| − | ;Assignments (due | + | ;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. | + | * 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. | + | * 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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interacting on Wikipedia and getting started with writing. | interacting on Wikipedia and getting started with writing. | ||
| − | ;Assignments (due | + | ;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. | * 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. | ||
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* Handout: [[:File:Classroom handout - moving out of your sandbox.pdf|Moving out of your sandbox]] | * Handout: [[:File:Classroom handout - moving out of your sandbox.pdf|Moving out of your sandbox]] | ||
| − | ;Assignments (due | + | ;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. | * 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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* 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) | * 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) | ||
| − | ;Assignments (due | + | ;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.) | * Select two classmates’ articles that you will peer review and copy-edit. (You don’t need to start reviewing yet.) | ||
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* 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. | ||
| − | ;Assignments (due | + | ;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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and the impact and limits of Wikipedia. | and the impact and limits of Wikipedia. | ||
| − | ;Assignments (due | + | ;Assignments (due Week 11) |
* Make edits to your article based on peers’ feedback. Prepare for an in-class presentation about your Wikipedia editing experience. | * Make edits to your article based on peers’ feedback. Prepare for an in-class presentation about your Wikipedia editing experience. | ||
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* Students give in-class presentations about their experiences editing Wikipedia. | * Students give in-class presentations about their experiences editing Wikipedia. | ||
| − | ; Assignments (due | + | ; Assignments (due Week 12) |
* Add final touches to your Wikipedia article. | * 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. | ||
Revision as of 18:11, 9 October 2014
Contents
- 1 Timeline
- 1.1 Week 1: Wikipedia essentials
- 1.2 Week 2: Editing basics
- 1.3 Week 3: Exploring the topic area
- 1.4 Week 4: Using sources
- 1.5 Week 5: Choosing articles
- 1.6 Week 6: Drafting starter articles
- 1.7 Week 7: Moving articles to the main space
- 1.8 Week 8: Building articles
- 1.9 Week 9: Getting and giving feedback
- 1.10 Week 10: Responding to feedback
- 1.11 Week 11: Class presentations
- 1.12 Week 12: Due date
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 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
- Handouts: Choosing an article and How to get help
- 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
- Handouts: Citing sources on Wikipedia and Avoiding plagiarism on Wikipedia
- 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
- Handout: Moving out of your sandbox
- 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
- Demo uploading images and adding images to articles.
- Share experiences and discuss problems.
- Handouts: “Uploading images” and “Evaluating Wikipedia article quality” (handed out originally in week 2)
- 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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