User:Pragmatic2020/sandbox

Final Wikipedia Reflective Assignment
·      Critiquing articles: What did you learn about Wikipedia during the article evaluation? How did you approach critiquing the article you selected for this assignment? How did you decide what to add to your chosen article?

I selected and article on Mixed Methods given my interest in using quantitative and qualitative methods in applied research. I decided to add content regarding philosophical views that can be used to underpin mixed methods research, as I found that there was significant disagreement on the philosophical stands underpinning mixed methods research. I learn that adding content to Wikipedia article is not only technologically challenging, but also subject to peer review where anyone can delete or edit content.

·      Summarizing your contributions: include a summary of your edits and why you felt they were a valuable addition to the article. How does your article compare to earlier versions?

I have included below all the changes I made during the term to the article Multimethodology. I have included the before and after versions following comments received by another Wikipedian.

·      Peer review: If your class did peer review, include information about the peer review process. What did you contribute in your review of your peers article? What did your peers recommend you change on your article?

My edits were initially deleted by another Wikipedian, so my peers were unable to review my contributions. However, the person who deleting my contributions provided feedback regarding personal opinions and missing references which I updated before republishing the article with my contributions.

In regards to reviewing my peers’ contributions, I found it somewhat difficult to evaluate other’s contributions while not knowing much about their topics. I tried to focus on the structure and general recommendations for a good quality Wikipedia article. I suggested some edits and used the talk page in one of the articles to do so. For some reason, I was not able to access the talk page on the second article I reviewed.

·      Feedback: Did you receive feedback from other Wikipedia editors, and if so, how did you respond to and handle that feedback?

Yes, I have included their comments below. My contributions were initially deleted, but I addressed their concerns and republished them.

·      Wikipedia generally: What did you learn from contributing to Wikipedia? How does a Wikipedia assignment compare to other assignments you've done in the past? How can Wikipedia be used to improve public understanding of our field/your topic? Why is this important?

Since Wikipedia is so widely used by students of all ages and the public in general, it is a great place to make contributions to a field of interest. In my case, I am interested in learning and expanding knowledge about pragmatism and mixed methods research. Unlike other assignments I have completed in other courses, this assignment was a bit intimidating as you expose yourself to the entire world. I changed my name to make my contributions as I was a bit uncomfortable putting myself out for the first time. I think it takes time and lots of preparation to contribute to this sort of open source knowledge base.

Semester Work In Process and Notes
Pragmatism

Pragmatism in qualitative research (Page does not exist)

Pragmatism as methodology (Page does not exist)

Pragmatic research approach (Page does not exist)

Qualitative Research Methods

Mixed methods

Pragmatism and research (Page does not exist)

Pragmatismo (Page does not exist)

Investigacion pragmatica (Page does not exist)