User:Sctomlin/sandbox

By doing the training and tutorials for Wikipedia I actually learned several things, especially about sandbox. Originally I thought the sandbox was a type of file folder that was compiled with editing, citations, or pages you have done on Wikipedia over time. However, sandbox is actually a place to practice using Wikipedia, along with somewhere you can create a page while continuously editing and changing the information you are compiling. Another thing I learned outside of sandbox is that your Wiki Page can be "patrolled." At first I misunderstood the term, it sounded like a negative thing. However, when your page is being patrolled that means that a volunteer for Wiki has reviewed and given the "OK" for your page. Patrolling to me sounds a bit like peer review, and both are very good things and something you will want for your page to confirm its credibility. So personally I am pretty excited to use Wikipedia for this class. For years I knew that Wikipedia pages could be edited but I never knew the steps that must be taken to do it the right way. I also never knew that peer editing was a thing which is reassuring because before now I always wondered how credible Wiki actually was or how the information posted got checked. Looking forward to making my own page/sprucing up another one!

HW 3


 * 1) Forensic science (wiki page link)
 * 2) The quality of this article was substantial, however there has been a significant use of Forensic Science that was not stated in the article that I would like to add. I believe an additional section about the monumental use of Forensic Science to identify and notify families of individuals who lost their lives during 9/11. I rate this article an 8 out of 10.
 * 3) Substantial advances in Forensic Science have resulted in closure for over 60% of families who lost a loved one in the 9/11 attacks.
 * 4) Attempts to identify remains of individuals lost in the attacks have been ongoing for almost 10 years. Forensic scientists exhausted all known DNA technology on two separate occasions, resulting in a sense of defeat from both scientists and families who never received remains or closure of their loved one that was lost. However, as technology advanced, so did Forensics. A new technique was discovered that allowed scientists to test remains significantly faster than before and with less DNA material than was previously needed to result in a genetic match.
 * 5) It is beneficial to use peer reviewed sources when attempting to edit or review an article. If scholarly sources are not used, it is more likely your information will be found inconsistent and potentially deleted from your page. Furthermore, when you do succeed in finding a reliable source, it is crucial that you include the source which you received your information from. Instead of posting your sources at the bottom of the page, a source can be more accessible to someone seeking further information by adding the shortcut citation at the end of the sentence or paragraph pulled from a certain source.
 * 6) This is my last homework assignment for the weekend, my friends are on their way to stay for the game and I'm extremely excited that I can be hungover on Sunday without worrying about a homework assignment. Hope you have a great weekend as well, Roll Tide!