Wikipedia:United States Education Program/Courses/ POLITICS 3: Introduction to American Politics/Timeline

Class Discussion with Librarians: Feb 2nd

 * Char Booth and Sara Lowe engage class in Wikipedia-related discussion and frame the in-Library research session to come on Feb 16th, including:
 * Basics of Wikipedia, including implications of collective editing and community authorship
 * Anatomy of Wikipedia articles, what makes a good & bad article, how to distinguish between these
 * Demonstrate the research guide for the class, which will support the process of creating your article using authoritative source material

Library Research Seminar: Feb 16th

 * At Honnold-Mudd Library, Keck Learning Room
 * Class visits Honnold-Mudd Library for hands-on session in research strategies led by Sara Lowe and Char Booth.

Article Outline/Rough Drafts: March 20th-April 23rd - 5% of course grade

 * Rough article draft turned in to Prof. Hollis-Brusky in class on March 20th
 * Draft reviewed by/ discussed with CUC Librarians in group meetings at the library the week of March 19-24th
 * Second draft reviewed by/ discussed with CUC Librarians the week of April 9th

Final Wikipedia Entry: April 18 - 15% of course grade

 * Hard copy submitted to Professor Hollis-Brusky AND posted/ uploaded to [Wikipedia] no later than Wednesday, Apr 18 at noon.
 * We will designate one person to register as an editor and s/he will have the responsibility of uploading the group’s entry.

Oral Report: April 24 & 26, May 1 - 10% of course grade

 * Groups will report on their findings and present their Wikipedia entries to the class during class periods on Apr 24, Apr 26, and May 1.
 * Groups should be prepared to present for 20 minutes and also be prepared to guide discussion and/or field questions from classmates on their assigned topics.

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