User:Nmora052/sandbox

Hey guys, my name is Nathalia! This is my sandbox, which I am going to use to practice edits and writing articles before I actually start doing the real stuff because I am still super confused and have no idea how to do this! But I am super excited!

Being bold is important on Wikipedia.

Discussion: What's a content gap?

 * Wikipedians often talk about "content gaps." What do you think a content gap is, and what are some possible ways to identify them? A content gap is probably missing information from an article or an article that has not been updated, therefore having gaps where information needs to be added.  These gaps can be identified by looking if articles are up to date or checking if there any more information can be added.
 * What are some reasons a content gap might arise? What are some ways to remedy them? A content gap might arise if something has changed from the topic being talked about or something has been added, for instance, if a new building has been added to the FIU campus, that is information that should be updated.
 * Does it matter who writes Wikipedia? As long as you are old enough to be using a computer, know how to cite correctly, and how to find scholar websites to cite from, it does not matter who writes Wikipedia.
 * What does it mean to be "unbiased" on Wikipedia? How is that different, or similar, to your own definition of "bias"? To be unbiased on Wikipedia means to be neutral throughout the article, to not exclude a certain viewpoint because you disagree with it or whatnot.  Being bias is believing in your opinion as the only "correct" or "right" one, however on Wikipedia, one needs to be neutral whether you disagree or agree on the topic.

Discussion: Thinking about sources and plagiarism

 * Blog posts and press releases are considered poor sources of reliable information. Why? Blog posts and press releases are considered poor sources because they could contain bias information that is either misleading or false. Also, those who write the blog posts and press releases can be anyone with no background knowledge and no credentials.
 * What are some reasons you might not want to use a company's website as the main source of information about that company? It shows that not much research was done, and if it is on their website, they probably know that specific information already.  It also shows that one is only trying to learn the bare minimum instead of going above and beyond and looking for uncommon information.
 * What is the difference between a copyright violation and plagiarism? Although they might be slightly similar, a copyright violation is when someone uses another person's work without permission, while plagiarism is using someone's work, for example, an essay or a speech, and not giving the author credit by citing or referencing them.
 * What are some good techniques to avoid close paraphrasing and plagiarism? A couple of techniques to avoid close paraphrasing and plagiarism is by making sure one is properly citing where they are receiving the information from, as well as quoting the information that was cited, and making sure to reference directly and properly.

Possible topics

 * Frida Kahlo: I do a lot of research on Kahlo and believe I might have some more information that can be added. The talk page mentions how the article is listed as a "level 3 vital article" therefore if there is any way to "improve it" it's recommended.
 * Peace Corps: I have attended multiple Peace Corps information meetings, this article was last modified 11 February 2017.
 * Louis Antoine de Saint-Just: As I do more research about my character, the more I learn about him and his effect on the French Revolution.
 * These topics have nothing to do with your character or the class material. Please go back and check pages that you can add to that relate to your character and topics related to him/her. Alfgarciamora (talk) 21:09, 13 February 2017 (UTC)
 * My apologies, I will update it now!

Finalize your topic / Find your sources
Louis Antoine de Saint-Just: During this assignment, I plan to contribute by elaborating on how the French Revolution was effected due to Saint-Just's actions and contributions during it. As well as try to mention Saint-Just's specific contributions throughout the revolution.

Possible bibliographies:
- Biography in Context

- The History Guide: http://www.historyguide.org/intellect/louis_trial.html

Outline
Saint-Just article outline
 * how his contribution affected the outcome of the French Revolution
 * his specific contributions

Discussion: Thinking about Wikipedia

 * What do you think of Wikipedia's definition of "neutrality"? Wikipedia states, "neutrality is the tendency not to side in a conflict (physical or ideological)," which I believe is pretty accurate.  I especially agree with the statement, "neutrality implies tolerance regardless of how... unusual a perspective might be".
 * What are the impacts and limits of Wikipedia as a source of information? Wikipedia uses multiple different resources in their articles, so not accurately citing sources and information being miscommunicated or misleaded.
 * On Wikipedia, all material must be attributable to reliable, published sources. What kinds of sources does this exclude? Can you think of any problems that might create? "Scholarly" blogs might use bias information and mainly talk about their opinions instead of the facts.
 * If Wikipedia was written 100 years ago, how might its content (and contributors) be different? What about 100 years from now? Socially speaking, I think most of the information would be very conservative and bias, considering that 100 years from today would be in the late 1910s. Information-wise, I think everything would be very limited since we are so advanced now and have gained so much more knowledge since a century ago, especially since we are so advanced in technology now.  Wikipedia probably would have been a book instead of a website since the internet was not invented until the 1980s.

Expanding the draft
Still struggling to find sources that will fit well with the article. I have looked through Google Scholar and found 2, what looks like, very detailed sources with a lot of new information, however, they are both completely in French. Also, I have tried looking through the French Revolution tag on the FIU Library page, and none of them really mention much about Saint-Just. Am I do this wrong? Should I just assign myself a new article? I am aware that I am not the only one struggling, another member in my Jacobin faction is struggling to find well-equipped resources as well.

For example:
 * Louis Antoine de Saint-Just is completely in French.

Officially expanding draft

 * L'Esprit de la Revolution"- Declaration on the Rights of Man" - Saint-Just which fully endorsed, wanted to abolish slavery in Saint-Domingue. "The “Declaration” further ensures freedom of speech and worship, for example.  It also proclaims that the right to property is “sacred and inviolable” (Article 17). You seek to promote these fundamental human rights."
 * (Great thanks to SteveStrummer) "Angel of Death" - SteveStrummer suggested adding "who Saint-Just had guillotined and describe why he was the "public face of the Terror
 * Also, expand on military activities - he personally joined at Fleurus
 * Book available at GL, Choosing Terror: Virtue, Friendship and Authenticity in the French Revolution by Marisa Linton, might help explaining the idea of "public face of the Terror" - waiting to find out if book is available for checkout. Most online articles only talk about how he was guillotined with Rospierre.  Still in the process of looking for more sources that have information on possible topics, however, most are not reliable enough or info is already used in article.  trying tp find other info through other topics, but again, info is limited.
 * At GL, I was able to find a couple of books based on Saint-Just, Linton's and I found Saint-Just by Norman Hampson, also while trying to research I found out that the BBC campus library has a book, Saint-Just, Apostle of The Terror by Geoffrey Bruun which i should be receiving in a couple of days. I will start reading the sources know and hope to find new information.
 * Still no information is clear, even after reading three books about Saint-Just. Most of the information is not considered fact, so everything is debatable unless quoted directly by him.
 * As for the public face of the Terror, no source is clear on who he had guillotined or even if he actually started it.
 * the books i have read only state that he was part of the conflicts between the Committee of Public Safety and factions, which somewhat caused the terror however debatable. also caused most of the conflict between the Army of Rhine, North, and Moselle, which caused problems with the commander of Rhine to be arrested, but also debatable.   And because of conflict with Public Safety and the armies, many people died in wars due to misconduct, but again, DEBATABLE.
 * still trying to find information even i am too late, just do not understand how there is nothing available.