Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Temple University/Eating Cultures (Fall 2016)

Everyone knows about the importance of home and hearth, but this concept differs radically throughout the world. The Spanish “cocina”, the kitchen as the heart of the home, appears in literature, film, theater, commercial enterprises and television. This course will examine historical, sociological, anthropological and psychological interpretations of food and food cultures. An understanding of how food and meals have evolved to create culture and memory as well as distance and otherness (You eat what?!) will augment students’ understanding of their relationship with culture, history, geography and themselves.

Using literature, food studies, visual media, and advertisements, we will examine how food perception, production, preparation, consumption, exchange, and representation structure individual and communal identities, as well as relations among individuals and communities around the globe. Our focus on this most basic of needs will allow us to analyze how food conveys and limits self-expression and creates relationships as well as delimits boundaries between individuals and groups. Materials will be drawn from a wide range of disciplines including, but not limited to, literary and gender studies, psychology, anthropology, history, sociology, and economics.

Week 1
Welcome to your Wikipedia project's course timeline. This page will guide you through the Wikipedia project for your course. Be sure to check with your instructor to see if there are other pages you should be following as well.

This page breaks down writing a Wikipedia article into a series of steps, or milestones. These steps include online trainings to help you get started on Wikipedia.

Your course has also been assigned a Wikipedia Content Expert. Check your Talk page for notes from them. You can also reach them through the &quot;Get Help&quot; button on this page.

To get started, please review the following handouts:


 * Editing Wikipedia pages 1–5
 * Evaluating Wikipedia


 * 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.

Week 2
It's time to think critically about Wikipedia articles. You'll evaluate a Wikipedia article, and leave suggestions for improving it on the article's Talk page.


 * Complete the &quot;Evaluating Articles and Sources&quot; training (linked below).
 * Read the &quot;Eating cultures of the Navajo Nation&quot; article and another article of your choosing (related to the course themes).
 * Choose an article, and consider some questions (but don't feel limited to these)
 * Is each fact referenced with an appropriate, reliable reference?
 * Is everything in the article relevant to the article topic? Is there anything that distracted you?
 * Is the article neutral? Are there any claims, or frames, that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
 * Where does the information come from? Are these neutral sources? If biased, is that bias noted?
 * Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
 * Check a few citations. Do the links work? Is there any close paraphrasing or plagiarism in the article?
 * Is any information out of date? Is anything missing that could be added?
 * Choose at least 2 questions relevant to the article you're evaluating. Leave your evaluation on the article's Talk page. Be sure to sign your feedback with four tildes — Pmmwiki (talk) 16:55, 21 March 2017 (UTC).

Now that you're thinking about what makes a &quot;good&quot; Wikipedia article, consider some additional questions.


 * Wikipedians often talk about &quot;content gaps.&quot; What do you think a content gap is, and what are some possible ways to identify them?
 * What are some reasons a content gap might arise? What are some ways to remedy them?
 * Does it matter who writes Wikipedia?
 * What does it mean to be &quot;unbiased&quot; on Wikipedia? How is that different, or similar, to your own definition of &quot;bias&quot;?

Week 3
You should add a small contribution to an article related to your class, or add a citation to a claim that doesn't have one.


 * Complete the &quot;Sources and Citations&quot; training (linked below).
 * When you make a small claim, clearly state the fact in your own words, and then cite the source where you found the information.
 * A) Choose to add a contribution to the following stubs or
 * B) choose the the Latin American Cuisine page.
 * Use the library guide provided in Blackboard as the place to begin your research for your contribution.
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Food_and_drink/stub_templates#Cuisines
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_American_cuisine
 * The Citation Hunt tool can show you some statements that don't have citations. You can use that to find an article to reference.

Week 4

 * Review page 6 of your Editing Wikipedia guidebook.
 * Choose 3–5 potential articles that you can tackle, and post links to them on your Wikipedia user page. For articles that already exist, check the Talk page to see what other Wikipedians might be doing. Finally, present your choices to your instructor for feedback.

Week 5

 * Blog posts and press releases are considered poor sources of reliable information. Why?
 * What are some reasons you might not want to use a company's website as the main source of information about that company?
 * What is the difference between a copyright violation and plagiarism?
 * What are some good techniques to avoid close paraphrasing and plagiarism?


 * On the Students tab, assign your chosen topic to yourself.
 * In your sandbox, write a few sentences about what you plan to contribute to the selected article.
 * Think back to when you did an article critique. What can you add? Post some of your ideas to the article's talk page, too.
 * Compile a list of relevant, reliable books, journal articles, or other sources. Post that bibliography to the talk page of the article you'll be working on, and in your sandbox. Make sure to check in on the Talk page to see if anyone has advice on your bibliography.

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 6
You've picked a topic and found your sources. Now it's time to start writing.


 * See week 10 for Article Rubric and Final Parameters **

'''Creating a new article? '''


 * Write an outline of that topic in the form of a standard Wikipedia article's &quot;lead section.&quot; Write it in your sandbox.
 * A &quot;lead&quot; section is not a traditional introduction. It should summarize, very briefly, what the rest of the article will say in detail. The first paragraph should include important, broad facts about the subject. A good example is Ada Lovelace. See Editing Wikipedia page 9 for more ideas.

'''Improving an existing article? '''


 * Identify what's missing from the current form of the article. Think back to the skills you learned while critiquing an article. Make notes for improvement in your sandbox.

Grading for draft


 * 7 or more different sources in sandbox
 * The lead section of the article with major points
 * Draft/outline of the sections
 * Note (or indications of some kind) about questions you may have or areas to expand

Keep reading your sources, too, as you prepare to write the body of the article.

Resources: Editing Wikipedia pages 7–9


 * What do you think of Wikipedia's definition of &quot;neutrality&quot;?
 * What are the impacts and limits of Wikipedia as a source of information?
 * On Wikipedia, all material must be attributable to reliable, published sources. What kinds of sources does this exclude? Can you think of any problems that might create?
 * If Wikipedia was written 100 years ago, how might its content (and contributors) be different? What about 100 years from now?

Week 7

 * Keep working on transforming your article into a complete first draft. Get draft ready for peer-review.
 * If you'd like a Content Expert to review your draft, now is the time! Click the &quot;Get Help&quot; button in your sandbox to request notes.


 * First, take the &quot;Peer Review&quot; online training.
 * Select one classmate's article that you will peer review and copyedit. On the Articles tab, find the articles that you want to review, and then assign them to yourself in the Review column. Do not choose a student whose work already has a reviewer
 * Peer review your classmates' drafts. Leave suggestions on 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.
 * Consider these questions:
 * Sources
 * Peer‐reviewed? ·
 * Clearly cited using footnotes and a works cited list? ·
 * Clearly placed in the article? ·
 * Attributed in the text?
 * Organization
 * Does the article logically flow?
 * Does it introduce the reader to the topic in a logical manner?
 * Should any sections be moved? Expanded? Deleted? Broken up? Combined? Renamed?
 * Mechanics
 * Spelling, grammar, and other adjustments.
 * Pay attention to the tone of the article. Is it encyclopedic?
 * Content
 * Is the article suitable for first-time/general readers as well as those looking to understand the topic in more detail?”

Week 8
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.

Week 9
'''Parameters for final article: Please note that these guidelines may not be appropriate for your topic. If you will fall short or exceed any parameters and have compelling reasons to do so, please consult with me! ''' Different topics may lend themselves to different treatments.


 * 1200 - 2000 words. This is the basic expectation.
 * 10 different accredited sources
 * 2 visuals or graphics  (see training module in week 6)

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!


 * Prepare for an in-class presentation about your Wikipedia editing experience.
 * We may do this as a reflective journal entry or a round table discussion

Week 10
'''Parameters for final article: Please note that these guidelines may not be appropriate for your topic. If you will fall short or exceed any parameters and have compelling reasons to do so, please consult with me! ''' Different topics may lend themselves to different treatments.


 * 1200 - 2000 words. This is the basic expectation.
 * 10 different accredited sources
 * 2 visuals or graphics  (see training module in 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!

This is the rubric that will be used for the final article grading

Content: 54 – 60: Relevant information; transitions, integration Content combines new sources and illuminates topics. 48 – 53: Relevant information - effort to integrate. Content combines new sources and illuminates topics, but has one or two snafus. 42- 47: Relevant information but mostly aggregate information 36 - 41: Some content with some relevance. List &lt; 36:  Not handed in or very poor. Accuracy, sources, neutrality 18  - 20 – Information supported by accredited sources, no apparent biases 16 - 17 – Mostly accredited sources, no apparent biases, may be missing 1 or 2 citations 14 - 15 -  Some bias apparent or missing sources or non-accredited sources &lt; 12 - Information not supported by sources, bias apparent, excess of inappropriate sources 0 – There are no sources. Clarity:  9 - 10 - Articulate 8 - Good, but requires some clarification 7 – Some confusing sections. 5 - List of ideas 0 – Many problems Mechanicals and use of graphs/visuals 9 - 10 – Correct formatting, spelling, word count 8 –  Mostly correct, all required graphics or visuals 6 -  Somewhat correct, missing some graphics or visuals, does not meet minimum 4 – Missing visuals or formatting 0 – many problems

Week 11
Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.

Week 12

 * Present about your Wikipedia editing experience.
 * Reflect on the wikipedia experience in your diary