Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Emory University/Economic Development 362 (Spring)

Course Description

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This course maps, analyzes, and reflects critically on the major theories of economic development. We will use a comparative lens to study the economic, political, social determinants of the developmental processes in several countries. To do this, we will employ the case study method, comparing successful and less successful countries, in order to evaluate the various policies and external factors underpinning their developmental performance. We will also investigate &quot;underdevelopment,&quot; and its relevance to various models of development. We will also delve into the role of institutions in the accumulation of capital; by countries, companies, and individuals. What role do institutions play in creating basic welfare and a safety net for the underserved and the unbanked? What is the social and economic impact of globalization, beyond the optimistic or pessimistic scenarios of media pundits, on the different social groups in society? We will evaluate several economic policies in the broader framework of economic development, such as: protectionism, tariffs, agricultural subsidies, amongst others. Finally, this course will dissect several microeconomic theories, specifically those focusing on household and consumer behavior, and the complexities of the poverty trap in rural areas.

Week 1
Welcome to your Wikipedia assignment's course timeline. This page guides you through the steps you'll need to complete for your Wikipedia assignment, with links to training modules and your classmates' work spaces.

Your course has been assigned a Wikipedia Expert. You can reach them through the Get Help button at the top of this page.

Resources:


 * Editing Wikipedia, pages 1–5
 * Evaluating Wikipedia

Create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link your instructor sent you. (Because of Wikipedia's technical restraints, you may receive a message that you cannot create an account. To resolve this, please try again off campus or the next day.)

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

Week 3
Books

Political Science

Sociology

Week 5
Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 6
Guiding framework

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

Week 7
You probably have some feedback from other students and possibly other Wikipedians. Consider their suggestions, decide whether it makes your work more accurate and complete, and edit your draft to make those changes.

Resources:


 * Editing Wikipedia, pages 12 and 14
 * Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have any questions.

Week 8
Now that you've improved your draft based on others' feedback, it's time to move your work live - to the &quot;mainspace.&quot;

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 13

Week 9
Now's the time to revisit your text and refine your work. You may do more research and find missing information; rewrite the lead section to represent all major points; reorganize the text to communicate the information better; or add images and other media.

Week 10
Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!

Week 11
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 Wikipedia Expert at any time!

Write a paper going beyond your Wikipedia article to advance your own ideas, arguments, and original research about your topic.

Week 12
Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.