Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/California Maritime Academy/Information Fluency in the Digital World S17 (Spring 2017)

This class will provide students with an introduction to research and computing technology skills that are fundamental for success in college and professional environments. Students will develop effective search methods in an online environment and learn to critically evaluate sources. Students will gain expertise in creating graphics and spreadsheets for communication and analysis.

Week 1

 * Create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link your instructor sent you.
 * It's time to dive into Wikipedia. Below, you'll find the first set of online trainings you'll need to take. New modules will appear on this timeline as you get to new milestones. Be sure to check back and complete them! Incomplete trainings will be reflected in your grade.
 * When you finish the trainings, practice by introducing yourself to a classmate on that classmate’s Talk page.

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.


 * 1) Start with a tech or maritime-related article that interests you. Find:


 * An associated WikiProject on this article’s Talk page
 * A different Stub- or Start-Class article from that WikiProject that you might like to research and write about

2. Post a link to the Stub/Start article in Moodle

3. Repeat until you have 3-5 promising Stub or Start-class articles.

Post 3-5 links to articles you MAY want to develop for the final project.

Homework: Wikipedia Article Choice Due Tuesday 3/21, posted on your Wikipedia sandbox 20 points

Select one Wikipedia article stub/start (or new article) to work on for your final project. Post an internal link to the article in your personal Wikipedia sandbox. Guidelines a.       Your choice should meet two criteria: 1) it must be a stub or start from an approved WikiProject; and 2) the topic must have good coverage by third-party, published, reputable sources (not self-published sources). b.      If your link looks like a URL or has an arrow symbol next to it, you haven’t made an internal link. Make sure your article choice is clear if you have posted more than one link in your sandbox. c.       If you are working with a partner, add your partner’s Wikipedia user name, with an internal link to their main user page, to your Sandbox page.   ''Don’t hesitate to consult with me if you are having trouble picking an article.  For some students, picking an article will be one of the hardest parts of this project.''

Week 2
In groups of two (partners):

•Pick a Wikipedia featured article from March 2017

•Evaluate 5 sources from the article 1.List type of source 2.Describe the expertise or credentials of the author 3.Does the source meet Wikipedia’s criteria for Reliable Sources?

'''Annotated Bibliography for Wikipedia Final Project (50 points) Due Thursday, March 23''' '''Submit Word doc via Turnitin on Moodle '''

Create a bibliography of at least 3 sources that you plan to use as citations for your Wikipedia article.

1.       Briefly describe your Wikipedia article and provide the URL. 2.       Write a few paragraphs about each source, including the following elements: a)       The full APA citation of the source. b)      A short summary of the source in your own words. Include a short discussion of how this source supports your Wikipedia article topic. (1-2 paragraphs per source) c)       An explanation of why the source is appropriate for Wikipedia. Identify the type of source (book, article, etc.). Describe the expertise or credentials of the author. Explain how the source meets Wikipedia’s criteria for Reliable Sources (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Identifying_reliable_sources). (1-2 paragraphs per source)

If you are working with a partner, submit one document with both names.


 * Make sure everyone in the group is assigned to the same Wikipedia article on the Students tab of this course page.
 * Select one group member whose Sandbox space you'll all share to draft your article. Each person should link to that shared Sandbox from their own Sandbox page. A sandbox is like any other page on Wikipedia, and anyone can edit it.
 * Wikipedia doesn't allow multiple people to edit from different devices at the same time. If you're working together in person, one person should add the work to the Sandbox. If you are all working independently, make small edits and save often to avoid &quot;editing conflicts&quot; with classmates. Make sure that you're logged in under your own Wikipedia account while editing in your classmate's sandbox to ensure your edits are recorded.

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 3
First Draft of Wikipedia Article (50 points) Due Tuesday, March 28

Formatting


 * Draft your article in Microsoft Word. We will transfer content to Wikipedia later.
 * Include 700 words of new material. Feel free to exceed this if you have a lot of information to share.
 * Organize content into 2-3 sections with headers. Next to each section header, note either (Existing) or (New).

Drafts &lt;500 words will not receive a grade.

Research/Citation


 * Base draft on at least three sources that meet Wikipedia’s criteria for reliability (third-party, published sources). I encourage you to use more than three sources.
 * I will be giving .org sources extra scrutiny for bias and authoritativeness, as I expect you to. Stay away from .com/.net sources for now, unless they are reputable news organizations. Speak with me if you think an exception is warranted.
 * Use parenthetical references to cite all the material in your article where it appears (Author, date)
 * Include an APA formatted bibliography of sources used at the end (does not count towards word count)

'Drafts with fewer than three sources will not be graded.'' '''

Writing


 * Describe, explain, and summarize. Use a neutral, encyclopedic-style of writing.
 * Assume your audience is a reasonably intelligent reader who knows nothing about your topic. People usually look things up on Wikipedia to get background, summary, or overview information.
 * Do not write in the first person (I, we) or include your opinion explicitly in the article. Try to present multiple perspectives, if applicable to your topic.
 * Do not quote.
 * Plagiarism in any part of your article will be reported formally to the Academic Integrity Committee. Please check with me before turning in your article if you are unsure about your summaries.

'''Drafts using the first person or including personal opinions will not receive a grade. '''

If you plan to enhance your article with images (extra credit opportunity!), follow Wikipedia's Image Use Policy:

Copyright and licensing

Before you upload an image, make sure that the image falls in one of the four categories:


 * Own work: You own all rights to the image, usually meaning that you created it entirely yourself. (example, see below for details)
 * Freely licensed: You can prove that the copyright holder has released the image under an acceptable free license. Note that images that are licensed for use only on Wikipedia, or only for non-commercial or educational use, or under a license that doesn't allow for the creation of modified/derived works, are unsuitable. (example, see below for details) When in doubt, do not upload copyrighted images.
 * Public domain: You can prove that the image is in the public domain, i.e. free of all copyrights. (example, see below for details)
 * Fair use: You believe that the image meets the special conditions for non-free content, which exceptionally allow the use of unlicensed material, and you can provide an explicit non-free use rationale explaining why and how you intend to use it. (example, see below for details)

Week 4

 * Meet with Ms. Hanson to discuss your first draft and plans for your final article

'''Second Draft of Wikipedia Article (50 points) Due Tuesday, April 11 '''

Formatting


 * Paste your current article draft into your Sandbox on Wikipedia. Please add your article to the Wikipedia class page next to your name.
 * Include at least 1,000 words of your own material.
 * Use wikicoding to format your headers.

Research/Citation


 * Add at least 8 internal Wikipedia links.
 * Convert your APA in-text citations to Wikipedia inline citations.

Writing


 * Incorporate revisions suggested on your first draft.

Week 5

 * First, take the &quot;Peer Review&quot; online training.
 * Select a classmates’ article that you will peer review and copyedit. On the Articles tab, find the article that you want to review, and then assign it to yourself in the Review column.
 * Peer review your classmate's draft. Leave suggestions on the Talk page of the article, or sandbox, that your fellow student is working on. Other editors may be reviewing your work, so look for their comments! Be sure to acknowledge feedback from other Wikipedians.
 * As you review, make spelling, grammar, and other adjustments. Pay attention to the tone of the article. Is it encyclopedic?

Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.

You probably have some feedback from other students and possibly other Wikipedians. It's time to work with that feedback to improve your article!


 * Read Editing Wikipedia pages 12 and 14.
 * Return to your draft or article and think about the suggestions. Decide which ones to start implementing. Reach out to your instructor or your Content Expert if you have any questions.

Once you've made improvements to your article based on peer review feedback, it's time to move your work to Wikipedia proper - the &quot;mainspace.&quot;

Editing an existing article?


 * NEVER copy and paste your draft of an article over the entire article. Instead, edit small sections at a time.
 * Copy your edits into the article. Make many small edits, saving each time, and leaving an edit summary. Never replace more than one to two sentences without saving!

Creating a new article?


 * Read Editing Wikipedia page 13, and follow those steps to move your article from your Sandbox to Mainspace.
 * You can also review the Sandboxes and Mainspace online training.

Do additional research and writing to make further improvements to your article, based on suggestions and your own critique.


 * Read Editing Wikipedia page 12 to see how to create links from your article to others, and from other articles to your own. Try to link to 3–5 articles, and link to your article from 2–3 other articles.

Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Content Expert at any time if you need further help!

Week 6
It's the final week to develop your article.


 * Read Editing Wikipedia page 15 to review a final check-list before completing your assignment.
 * Don't forget that you can ask for help from your Content Expert at any time!

Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.