User:Kdelaney7/sandbox

After completing the wikipedia policies, finding your article, sandboxes and mainspace, and sandboxes, talk pages, and watch lists assessments, I have learned a lot about how to navigate the basics of wikipedia. One thing that stood out to me was sandbox and how important it is that the content I put in there is something that you are okay with others seeing as others can view it. Therefore with this, I have learned that you should not copy and paste anything that will violate copyright rules to avoid issues later on. Going forward when editing and collaborating on articles, it is best to keep in mind the give pillars or principles. Understanding that wikipedia has a neutral point of view is something that will help me when creating a page as I am not trying to debate or persuade anyone just giving a basis of general information. Learning to always be respectful is something that is also important as anyone can collaborate.

9/23 Homework

Article: Zeta Tau Alpha

For the article I chose, I would rate it about a 6. In my opinion, it is lacking a lot of valuable information which brings down the quality of the article. Although it does touch on key points such as our founders, colors, & philanthropy, they are very brief in short sentences leaving out important detail. I personally would of added details such as the multiple different Breast Cancer Awareness partnerships that Zeta Tau Alpha works with like Susan G. Komen for the cure, Yoplait, and the National Football League. Also I would of added the total amount Zeta has raised for breast cancer which estimates to be around 3 million dollars nationally and I would of touched on more about how many members we have nationally which is over 250,000.

My skill & knowledge on how to properly cite a reference on Wikipedia is to first make sure it comes from a reliable source going through academic databases to make sure they have gone through the peer review process. Also, you should cite at least once per paragraph and that any quotations, hard facts or claims must be cited when used.

Now that I have completed this assignment I am going to start my graphic design project for my advertising minor & study for my Finance test! Taking 18 units in one semester is not fun.