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Assignments
Students will learn the basics of Wikipedia editing, and be required to edit and contribute to Wikipedia in several different ways. There is a bit of a learning curve, but help with be available from the instructor, the Ambassador program, and online forums such as the Tearoom.

As a class, we'll work together to edit the "African archaeology" main page, updating references and presenting a coherent narrative about the African archaeological past. I will provide very specific editing instructions; for example, each week students might be required to add one sentence to the "African archaeology" page, and that one sentence must include a reference to the readings assigned for that week.

Students will then be required to contribute an original article or substantive edits to an existing article on topics that could include, but are not limited to, the topics listed in the final section of this course page. Prior to submission, students' work will be evaluated by peer groups and by the instructor for clarity, content, proper referencing, and strict adherence to Wikipedia's protocols and standards.

Finally, students will write a short reflective essay on their experience with the Wikipedia process.

Grading
Wikipedia contributions will be graded as follows:
 * 10% Participation in early Wikipedia exercises (account setup, training modules, etc.)
 * 20%: Participation in group edit for "African archaeology" main page
 * 60%: Creation of original article or substantive editing of existing article
 * 10%: Short reflective essay

The goals for these assignments are multifold: to give students practical experience in researching the academic literature on African archaeology, to make the fruits of their research available to the wider community, and to critically reflect upon the many issues involved in presenting archaeological information to the general public.

Potential Topics
Students are welcome to use the following ideas for new and/or revised articles on Wikipedia about African archaeology. I will be happy to provide assistance with finding references, images, etc.


 * Kariandusi Museum (linked from the National Museums of Kenya page), needs an entirely new article.


 * Kondoa Irangi Rock Paintings (linked from UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa page), in central Tanzania. Article needs expansion.


 * Hyrax Hill, Kenya. Article needs expansion.


 * Mumba Cave, Tanzania. Article needs expansion.


 * Dufuna Canoe, very old boat from Nigeria. Article needs expansion.


 * Ruins of Songo Mnara (linked from UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa page), needs an entirely new article on this Swahili Coast site in Tanzania.


 * Ruins of Loropéni (linked from UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa page), in Burkina Faso. Article needs expansion.


 * Tiya (linked from UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa page), megalithic site in Ethiopia. Article needs expansion.


 * Domboshawa Cave (linked from National Monuments of Zimbabwe page). Needs an entirely new article.


 * Gwisho Hot Springs, Zambia. Needs an entirely new article.


 * Ha Baroana, rock art site in Lesotho. Article needs expanding.


 * Matsieng Footprints, rock art site in Botswana. Article needs expanding.


 * Kintampo (archaeological site), Ghana. Article needs expanding.


 * Shum Laka, Cameroon. Article needs expanding.


 * Chibuene, Mozambique. Article needs expanding.


 * Dia, Mali. Article needs expanding.


 * Jenini, pre-colonial slaving camp in Ghana. Needs an entirely new article.


 * Nyero rockpaintings, Uganda. Article needs expanding.


 * Tazunu megalithic sites, Central African Republic. Needs an entirely new article.


 * Adrar Bous, Niger. Needs an entirely new article.

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