Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Florida International University/Introduction to Writing Studies (Spring 2023)

This is the Wikipedia dashboard for students enrolled in ENC 3334: Introduction to Writing Studies with Dr. Martorana during the Spring 2023 semester. In this aspect of our course, we will write and edit Wikipedia articles on topics related to the Field of Writing Studies. In doing so, we will 1) hone our digital literacy skills by contributing our writing and research to a digital platform, 2) increase the amount of factually-accurate content on Wikipedia, and 3) critically think about the information we're learning in our class so that we can share it in accessible, interesting ways for a public audience.

Week 3
Welcome to your Wikipedia dashboard's timeline. This page guides you through the various modules we will complete throughout the semester, with links to training resources 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.

Within each module, you will find resources and/or activities you should view/complete. Each resource and activity is purposefullly timed to help us become familiar with the Wikipedia platform along with editing and writing Wikipedia articles.

Resources:


 * Editing Wikipedia, pages 1–5
 * Evaluating Wikipedia

The above resources provide important information about Wikipedia policies and some of the different parts of the course dashboard you'll be using throughout the semester.

By class time on 1/26, everyone should create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link Dr. M 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.)

Please remember to create a unique username for Wikipedia that allows you to edit/write anonymously. Do not sure your actual first/last name. Since you are enrolled as a student on our Wikipedia dashboard, your actual first/last name will be visible to Dr. M.

Week 7
Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Week 9
During the writing process, you will receive 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 13

Week 10
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 11
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. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!