User:Kisobushi/Asian 207

Modern and Contemporary Japanese Theatre. We will study plays and performance forms from the 20th and 21st centuries. Our reading will include early 20th century modernisms, the avant-garde movements of the 60's, popular entertainment, such as kabuki and the all-female Takarazuka revue, and plays by contemporary playwrights. In the spirit of the writers we will study, who actively engaged with society to promote social change, our writing will focus on public scholarship. Students will create Wikipedia articles for major 20th and 21st century playwrights.

Week 1 (2015-04-06):  Wikipedia essentials, Editing basics

 * Introduction to how Wikipedia will be used in the course
 * Understanding Wikipedia as a community, we'll discuss its expectations and etiquette
 * Handout: Editing Wikipedia (available in print or online from the Wiki Education Foundation)


 * Basics of editing
 * Anatomy of Wikipedia articles, what makes a good article, how to distinguish between good and bad articles
 * Collaborating and engaging with the Wiki editing community
 * Handouts: Using Talk Pages handout and Evaluating Wikipedia brochure


 * 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 then click the "enroll" button on the top left of this course page.


 * All students have Wikipedia user accounts and are listed on the course page.
 * All students have completed the online training.
 * All students have completed the topic selection survey.

Week 2 (2015-04-13):  Exploring the topic area

 * Be prepared to discuss some of your observations about Wikipedia articles your topic area that are missing or could use improvement.
 * Handouts: Choosing an article


 * Review pages 4-7 of the Evaluating Wikipedia brochure. This will give you a good, brief overview of what to look for in other articles, and what other people will look for in your own.


 * Write Reflection Paper #1 comparing and contrasting 4 Wikipedia articles.

Week 3 (2015-04-20):  Using sources and choosing articles

 * Handouts: Citing sources on Wikipedia and Avoiding plagiarism on Wikipedia.
 * Be prepared to explain close paraphrasing, plagiarism, and copyright violations on Wikipedia.


 * Add 1–2 sentences of new information, backed up with a citation to an appropriate source, to a Wikipedia article related to the class. Build on these edits through in-class work with your group.


 * Your instructor has assigned you a topic for your main project based on the Topic Selection Survey. You will also be assigned your group for in-class work and peer reviews.

Week 4 (2015-04-27):  Finalizing topics and starting research, Drafting starter articles

 * Discuss the topics students will be working on, and determine strategies for researching and writing about them.


 * Talk about Wikipedia culture and etiquette, and (optionally) revisit the concept of sandboxes and how to use them.
 * Q&A session with instructor about interacting on Wikipedia and getting started with writing.


 * By the start of our next class, find an article you want to work on and mark the article's talk page with a banner to let other editors know you're working on it. To add the banner, add this code in the top section of the talk page:


 * Add a link to your selected article to the table at the bottom of this 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. Make sure to check in on the talk page (or watchlist) to see if anyone has advice on your bibliography. You must also hand in a hard copy of the bibliography (see assignment details on Canvas).


 * If you are starting a new article, write an outline of the topic in the form of a standard Wikipedia lead section of 3–4 paragraphs in your sandbox. Wikipedia articles use "summary style", in which the lead section provides a balanced summary of the entire body of the article, with the first sentence serving to define the topic and place it in context. The lead section should summarize, very briefly, each of the main aspects of the topic that will be covered in detail in the rest of the article. If you are improving an existing article, draft a new lead section reflecting your proposed changes, and post this along with a brief description of your plans on the article’s talk page. Make sure to check that page often to gather any feedback the community might provide.
 * Begin working with classmates and other editors to polish your lead section and fix any major issues.
 * Continue research in preparation for writing the body of the article.


 * All students have started editing articles or drafts on Wikipedia.

Week 5 (2015-05-04):  Moving articles to the main space

 * We'll discuss moving your article out of your sandboxes and into Wikipedia's main space.
 * Handout: Moving out of your sandbox
 * A general reminder: Don't panic if your contribution disappears, and don't try to force it back in.
 * Check to see if there is an explanation of the edit on the article's talk page. If not, (politely) ask why it was removed.
 * Contact your instructor or Wikipedia Content Expert and let them know.
 * Peer review two starter articles in your group (by 5/7).


 * Move your sandbox articles into main space.
 * If you are expanding an existing article, copy your edit into the article. If you are making many small edits, save after each edit before you make the next one. Do NOT paste over the entire existing article, or large sections of the existing article.
 * If you are creating a new article, do NOT copy and paste your text, or there will be no record of your work history. Follow these instructions on how to move your work.


 * Begin expanding your article into a comprehensive treatment of the topic.

Week 6 (2015-05-11):  Building articles, Creating first draft, Getting and giving feedback

 * Demo uploading images and adding images to articles.
 * Share experiences and discuss problems.
 * Handouts: "Illustrating Wikipedia" (pgs 4-7) and "Evaluating Wikipedia article quality" (handed out originally earlier in the course)


 * Expand your article into an initial draft of a comprehensive treatment of the topic.

Week 7 (2015-05-18):  Responding to feedback, Continuing to improve articles

 * Open discussion of the concepts of neutrality, media literacy, and the impact and limits of Wikipedia.


 * Continue discussing how the articles can be further improved. Come up with improvement goals for each article for next week.


 * Add an image to your article.
 * Complete a second peer review for two others in your group.
 * Make edits to your article based on peers’ feedback. If you disagree with a suggestion, use talk pages to politely discuss and come to a consensus on your edit.


 * Do additional research and writing to make further improvements to your article, based on your classmates' suggestions and any additional areas for improvement you can identify.


 * Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.

Week 8 (2015-05-25):  Finishing touches

 * In-class editing time for feedback from your instructor and your group members.


 * Add final touches to your Wikipedia article. You can find a handy reference guide here.

Week 9 (2015-06-01):  Due date

 * Prepare and deliver final presentations (in class on 6/4).
 * Finish final edits by 6/4.
 * Reflect on your experience. Reflection Paper #2 due on 6/8. Full paper prompt posted on Canvas.