Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Louisiana State University/CxC Faculty Summer Institute (Spring 2016)

LSU Communication across the Curriculum Faculty Summer Institute is an annual three-day faculty workshop focusing on high-impact teaching and learning practices for undergraduates. During the institute, we will examine how Wikipedia-based assignments can be designed and incorporated into the class setting.

Week 1
During the Wikipedia Dabble session, we will:


 * examine how Wikipedia can be used in a course
 * explore the Wikipedia platform
 * engage in small editing activities
 * discuss the Wikipedia community

Recommended training: Online Training for Students

Useful handouts:


 * Editing Wikipedia
 * Evaluating articles
 * Using the Sandbox &amp; Mainspace effectively
 * Sources and Citations
 * Plagiarism and Copyright
 * Contributing Images and Media files