User:Keeta15/sandbox

1.Very clearly tell me the topic you have chosen below. It is best if you have narrowed it down to a short phrase at most. This should reflect the subject heading and/or subheadings you will write on within Wikipedia.

Topic: First-generation college students in the U.S.


 * Breakdown of ethnicities and trends through the years
 * DACA students
 * Supporting FGCS

2.Regarding your chosen topic, what is your impression of the content currently available on Wikipedia? Why do you feel that you need to contribute this content? Are you creating a new page, fixing a pre-existing page, or adding to a pre-existing page, or something else?

I feel that the content needs to be updated; most of the information appears to be from 2011-2012, around the same time new policies came up that are not included. I feel the need to contribute because I am a first-generation college student and I don’t feel that the information on Wikipedia represents my community and me. There is little information on how many students of color are first-generation, the effects of imposter syndrome and DACA students. I believe this information is important to know because it empowers others that are in a similar situation to know that it has been done and they are not alone.

3.Describe the current state of the content on Wikipedia. Link me to what is there so I can see as well. If there is nothing available, what keywords and phrases have you tried? Even if there is nothing, give me a sense of what a person might be able to learn about something close to what is available. This will give you a sense of how hard people have to try to find information about that topic.

Currently on Wikipedia, the data appears to be from 2011. There are some updates, yet a lot of sections are very general and short. A person can learn the definition of a first-generation college student, social class and mobility, some obstacles as well as the support that is available.

4.What needs to be done to create change for this topic? If you are creating something brand new, what sections do you envision it having? Please keep this reasonable because of our short and accelerated time frame. And remember that you won’t know and be able to share EVERYTHING in this short time, but a good solid start is still important.

In order to create change for this topic, more information is needed regarding the current number of first generation college students and the trends since 2011, by disaggregating data. A section on the various types of students that encompass being first-generation in the U.S. would be a good start. We need more information to accurately reflect access to higher education throughout the years. Similarly, more programs and support have emerged that many people do not know about but would be very beneficial for them. This includes awareness of DACA and how it has contributed to the number of first-generation college students.