Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Soka University of America/WRIT 101 Communication Skills (Fall 2023)

In this course, students will learn to 1. write effectively in a variety of genres, 2. find, evaluate, and use sources to explore topics in depth, 3. analyze and respond to diverse ideas, arguments, and points of view, 4. practice writing as a process that involves research, drafting, organizing, revising, and editing, 5. revise and edit their work based on feedback, 6. reflect on how knowledge is constructed (whose voices/ perspectives are dominant and whose voices/perspectives are neglected or missing) and whether it is possible to have &quot;neutral point of view&quot;. This semester, students will contribute to a Wikipedia article in women's and gender studies by researching, revising, and editing additional information gathered from reliable, peer-reviewed sources. Classes will be centered around student participation, discussion, workshops and revising essays. Be prepared for an exciting semester.