Wikipedia:United States Education Program/Courses/Politics of Developing Nations (Martha Johnson)/Grading

Grading
Points of specific assignments are available on the course syllabus.

The project will be evaluated on the basis of:

Thoroughness
Does the article provide thorough coverage of the topic without going off on tangents or getting into unnecessary debates or topics? Does the student build on an existing article adding significant new information? As a guideline for what qualifies as through, see the Featured Articles on the Wikipedia homepage.

Quality of References
Does the student use numerous academic or reputable online citations (for example from institutions like the World Bank, the UN, well-known think tanks, etc.)? When in doubt, please consult with the professor about your citations. Are the citations an acceptable Wikipedia format, for example MLA or Harvard author-date?

Quality of Written Language
Is the article free of grammar mistakes? Is it written in the simplest, most straightforward language possible? Is it free of extra or superfluous words? Is it free of spelling errors?

Tone and Neutrality
Is the article written in an objective way? Are all sides represented? Is the tone professional yet accessible and inoffensive?

Participation
Did the student work with the campus ambassadors and on-line ambassadors? Did she interact with other Wikipedia editors interested in her topic? Did she complete the various stages of the project? Did she work well with her partner?

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