User talk:Wadewitz/Archive 48

Congratulations !!
I suppose you're glad that's over! Hearty congratulations. Sandy Georgia (Talk) 16:21, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
 * I am! Thanks! Awadewit (talk) 16:25, 21 July 2011 (UTC)


 * Yay Awadewit! Major congratulations! And good to see your name popping up. Truthkeeper88 (talk) 16:29, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Congratulations, Dr. Wadewitz. Sorry I didn't get to meet you in Boston at the conference; maybe next year. Mike Christie (talk - contribs -  library) 16:58, 21 July 2011 (UTC)


 * Congrats! Ealdgyth - Talk 17:06, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Wonderful news - all that hard work paid off! I hope that means we may see you here occasionally.... Karanacs (talk) 17:28, 21 July 2011 (UTC)


 * Congratulations! Hey...you want to teach a Wikipedia course this semester? Bob the WikipediaN  (talk • contribs) 17:45, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Congratulations! You have an outdated userbox now (ABD). Johnbod (talk) 17:53, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Congratulations! Been a long long time...Modernist (talk) 18:01, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Congratulations, Awadewit. Well done! Colin°Talk 18:54, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Congratulations, wonderful news! Ruhrfisch &gt;&lt;&gt; &deg; &deg; 19:36, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

Congrats, Awadewit. Wrad (talk) 22:36, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
 * I was delighted to see you back. Congrats from England - Pointillist (talk) 21:05, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks you guys! You are awesome! Awadewit (talk) 23:40, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Yay Awadewit! Glad to see you still around. :)  And congrats! María ( habla  con migo ) 18:47, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Congratubloodylations, great lady! qp10qp (talk) 20:55, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Congrats. --Efe (talk) 15:22, 13 August 2011 (UTC)

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Ambassador Program: assessment drive
Even though it's been quiet on-wiki, the Wikipedia Ambassador Program has been busy over the last few months getting ready for the next term. We're heading toward over 80 classes in the US, across all disciplines. You'll see courses start popping up here, and this time we want to match one or more Online Ambassadors to each class based on interest or expertise in the subject matter. If you see a class that you're interested, please contact the professor and/or me; the sooner the Ambassadors and professors get in communication, the better things go. Look for more in the coming weeks about next term.

In the meantime, with a little help I've identified all the articles students did significant work on in the last term. Many of the articles have never been assessed, or have ratings that are out of date from before the students improved them. Please help assess them! Pick a class, or just a few articles, and give them a rating (and add a relevant WikiProject banner if there isn't one), and then update the list of articles.

Once we have updated assessments for all these articles, we can get a better idea of how quality varied from course to course, and which approaches to running Wikipedia assignments and managing courses are most effective.

--Sage Ross - Online Facilitator, Wikimedia Foundation (talk) 17:21, 27 July 2011 (UTC)

Your children's lit course
Hi Awadewit, it's good to see you're name pop up on my watchlist. I'd be interested to see what you're teaching in your children's lit course- I clicked the link and got a blank page. Is that supposed to happen? Truthkeeper88 (talk) 00:10, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
 * No. There is a little description, but it is not there for some reason. I broke what is supposed to be an easy template for newbies! :) I have no idea what went wrong! Ah, the wiki. Awadewit (talk) 00:17, 1 August 2011 (UTC)


 * Funny. You've been gone too long. I'll check again in a few days. Truthkeeper88 (talk) 00:21, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
 * It's been fixed by User:ragesoss. Everything is under development, btw. Awadewit (talk) 17:29, 1 August 2011 (UTC)

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Fall course on SEWP
Hi. Sure, I'll be happy to help where I can. The Rambling Man (talk) 17:19, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Great! Shall I put you down as an official Online Ambassador or just a helper in the wings? Awadewit (talk) 01:27, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * What's the commitment level and timescales? I'm in the process of moving house and so my time may be somewhat limited... The Rambling Man (talk) 16:08, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * The course timeline is laid out here. The bulk of the work would be from the end of October to the end of November. There are currently 8 students in the class (I don't know if this will change or not) and I have other ambassadors, so not too much to keep track of. Awadewit (talk) 17:31, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Sure, Ambassador-ise me. I could probably help a couple of students.  The Rambling Man (talk) 17:34, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Great - thanks! Awadewit (talk) 18:01, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

Confirming Backstage Pass
Hello! The Children's Museum's Backstage Pass & Edit-a-Thon is this coming Saturday, August 20th. Please confirm, either here or on my talk page, that you will be attending. Kindly include if you will be bringing a guest.

We ask that you meet us outside of the Welcome Center Security Office between 9:45 and 10:00am. Park in the free garage and make your way across the skywalk (located between the 2nd and 3rd levels of the garage). Come down the ramp and make a sharp left towards the security office. You will be asked to check in prior to starting the day.

Please check the event page for more details. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Looking forward to seeing you! LoriLee (talk) 15:18, 13 August 2011 (UTC)


 * I'll be there! Awadewit (talk) 15:56, 13 August 2011 (UTC)

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Tomorrow at the Children's Museum
My car's in the shop, and I don't know whether it will be out in time for the Children's Museum tomorrow, so LoriLee has suggested that I follow your example and take the Shuttle. I have three questions — (1) I've never taken the Shuttle before; is the $15 price on their website just one-way, or is it round trip, and if one-way, what's the return charge? (2) What time are you leaving Bloomington? (3) What time are you returning? I'd rather not force LoriLee to make two trips to the airport. Thanks for your help! Nyttend (talk) 12:12, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
 * By the way, please leave me a talkback. Nyttend (talk) 12:13, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
 * It is $15 each way (so it is $30 total). I'm leaving the IMU at 6:40. I'll probably want to leave Indy on the 4:40 shuttle rather than the 6:40 shuttle, since it will have already been a long day and I am very busy at the moment. Awadewit (talk) 14:17, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
 * One clarification: have you already purchased your tickets? I was looking around at pages for other people who are going, and I noticed your comment on Dschwen's talk — my car is out of the shop, and I'm looking to drive, largely because I don't want to get up so early.  If you've not yet purchased tickets, I'll be open to giving you a ride.  Nyttend (talk) 22:53, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Bummer. Yeah, I did already purchase my tickets, so I'm stuck getting up that early. Lucky you, though! Awadewit (talk) 22:57, 19 August 2011 (UTC)

Children's Lit course
Hello, Awadewit! I would be interested in helping as an Online Ambassador for your course. A great deal of my editing has been in the realm of literature articles, especially children's. I'm active in WikiProject Novels and several children's lit task forces. I realize you already have several people working with your class, so if you feel that you don't need anymore online ambassadors that is fine. PrincessofLlyr royal court 17:38, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
 * The project is going to be on the Simple English Wikipedia - do you have any experience working there or are you willing to take the dive? I myself am not too familiar with it, so the more people familiar with it, the better. :) Awadewit (talk) 20:34, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I wondered...but yes, I do have some experience on Simple, and good choice! The literature articles are in dire need of help. PrincessofLlyr  royal court 14:25, 20 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Great! I'll put you down as an Online Ambassador, then! Thanks so much! Awadewit (talk) 23:37, 20 August 2011 (UTC)

IRC!
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that we have created an IRC channel for women and Wikipedia: called #wikimedia-gendergap. I hope you'll join us. (And if you need any IRC help, just let me know!) See you there! SarahStierch (talk) 22:58, 20 August 2011 (UTC)

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DYK for Caplan Collection
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Dr. No
Hi, Awadewit. We talked about film analysis a while back, and I've tried to encourage in-depth research to include such analysis. The film Dr. No is undergoing the FAC process, and the article is lacking in analysis. The primary contributor seems to have dismissed such analysis. As a result, I cast an "Oppose". I am wondering if you could take a moment to review our discussion about analysis and my reason for opposing. Thanks, Erik (talk &#124; contribs) 21:53, 2 September 2011 (UTC)

Main page appearance
Hello! This is a note to let the main editors of this article know that it will be appearing as the main page featured article on September 8, 2011. You can view the TFA blurb at Today's featured article/September 8, 2011. If you think it is necessary to change the main date, you can request it with the featured article directors or his delegate, or at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests. If the previous blurb needs tweaking, you might change it—following the instructions of the suggested formatting. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page so Wikipedia doesn't look bad. :D Thanks! Tb hotch .™ Grammatically incorrect? Correct it! See terms and conditions.  20:10, 3 September 2011 (UTC)

 

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is the first novel by British writer Susanna Clarke (pictured). An alternative history set in 19th-century England around the time of the Napoleonic Wars, it is based on the premise that magic once existed in England and has returned with two men: Gilbert Norrell and Jonathan Strange. Centering on the relationship between these two men, the novel investigates the nature of "Englishness" and the boundary between reason and madness. It has been described as a fantasy novel, an alternative history, and a historical novel. The narrative draws on various Romantic literary traditions, such as the comedy of manners, the Gothic tale, and the Byronic hero. The novel's language is a pastiche of 19th-century writing styles, such as those of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. Clarke began writing Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in 1993; ten years later she submitted the manuscript for publication. It was accepted by Bloomsbury and published in September 2004, with illustrations by Portia Rosenberg. The novel was well-received by critics and reached number three on the New York Times bestseller list. It was longlisted for the 2004 Man Booker Prize and won the 2005 Hugo Award for Best Novel. (more...)

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Interview for Wikimedia Foundation
Hi Adrianne, I hope this finds you well. My name's Matthew and I'm working with the fundraising team at the Wikimedia Foundation. We're busy prepping for this year's big push to keep the servers running and the office humming. Rather than rely so heavily on Jimmy to bring in the money, we're expanding to include more voices and better representation of the people who make Wikipedia so important. You've been recommended by numerous people in the office and by colleagues at Wikimania, so I'm wondering if you would participate? If so, we would set up an interview to discuss your work with Wikipedia and your perspective on the projects. Please let me know by emailing mroth@wikimedia.org. Thanks! Matthew (WMF) 22:24, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
 * I've sent you an email. Awadewit (talk) 02:32, 10 September 2011 (UTC)

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Ambassadors/Courses/Children's Literature Fall11 (Adrianne Wadewitz)
Hi Adrianne, regretfully, I am removing myself as Online Ambassador for the above referenced course. Since the Children's Literature course has the support of five ambassadors for 25 students, I would like to support one of the several other classes that do not have OA support. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. Best regards, Cind.   amuse  (Cindy) 20:03, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Ok, thanks. Awadewit (talk) 20:30, 15 September 2011 (UTC)

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Your opinion is needed!
Hi Adrianne! While I know you have no time for this, I'd be remiss to not at least share the link with you. You already completed a survey in person, so you're off the hook. But if you wanted to be more detailed you can feel free to: E-Volunteer survey Thanks so much! LoriLee (talk) 20:23, 28 September 2011 (UTC)

Featured article candidates/Middlesex (novel)/archive1
Hi Awadewit. I'm grateful for your suggestions and additional sources at Talk:Middlesex (novel), which were invaluable. I've nominated the article for featured article consideration at Featured article candidates/Middlesex (novel)/archive1, where I hope you can review the article against the FA criteria. Thank you, Cunard (talk) 08:43, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
 * I'm so happy you've nominated the article! It looks wonderful. I'm sorry that I don't have time to review it right now. Do let me know how everything goes! Awadewit (talk) 18:32, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
 * No worries. Thank you for the insightful help you've given me in the past! I'll be sure to notify you when the article's FAC is closed. By the way, have you ever read Shiloh (novel)? I have worked on the article for the past few months. I contacted author Phyllis Reynolds Naylor and she helped me obtain free images for the article: File:Phyllis Reynolds Naylor in her writing chair.jpg and commons:Category:Shiloh (novel). I intend to nominate Shiloh for featured article in 2012. If you can take a look at it sometime, I'd be very grateful. If you don't have the time or the inclination to review it between now and then, no worries. Best, Cunard (talk) 09:17, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
 * I'll try to take a look at it sometime in the next couple of weeks - I can't do it immediately, though. How nice that the author is working with you! Awadewit (talk) 16:42, 2 October 2011 (UTC)

Terminology question
Hey, you're around. I'm starting work on Jane Eyre on my drawing board, and I'm stuck on a heading. In addition to the many adaptations of the book, there are an unusual number of supplementary texts — prequels, versions from other characters' point of view, etc etc. Is there a better term to use instead of "supplementary texts"? It feels unsatisfying. Scartol •  Tok  18:55, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
 * My favorite novel! Yeah! I would just use "adaptations" - they are all adaptations in a way. By the way, have you read Jane Slayre? Fun in its own way, but Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was better. Awadewit (talk) 19:01, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
 * No, I'm sick of zombies and I haven't ever made it through an Austen novel, so I skipped P&P&Z. But I am intrigued by Jane Slayre, since I have read the original. Thanks! PS. Did you see this boneheadedness I committed? (I thought I was editing my drawing board.. Sigh!) Scartol  •  Tok  19:18, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Ha! :) Awadewit (talk) 19:36, 29 September 2011 (UTC)

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Wikipedia Loves Libraries
Just wanted to let you know — some of us over in the library school are talking about trying to put together a Wikipedia Loves Libraries event at IUB. Nyttend (talk) 22:50, 14 October 2011 (UTC)

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Question about images
Misogyny in hip hop culture was up for deletion a few weeks ago and I've been working on it since then. Now I want to add at least one image. Kanye West's video "Monster" has been criticized for its misogynistic depiction of women. I noticed that Wikipedia allows non-free images if they are necessary to illustrate an article's subject. So is it okay of I add a screen capture like this one (http://no-trivia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kanyemonster.jpg) or this one (http://pulse.sfstation.com/files/2011/06/Picture-1.png)? Or do you have another idea? Thanks, Sonicyouth86 (talk) 18:25, 20 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I don't really have time to look into this. Awadewit (talk) 02:53, 30 October 2011 (UTC)

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