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Class 17 (10/23): Researching Urban History and Editing Wikipedia

 * Overview of the Final Project
 * Introduction to how Wikipedia will be used for final project
 * Basics of Editing Wikipedia
 * Frequently Asked Questions
 * Coding "Cheatsheet"
 * Anatomy of Wikipedia articles, what makes a "Good Article," how to distinguish between "Good" and bad articles
 * Understanding what makes a "Good Article" or GA Status.
 * Understanding how to develop a "Good Article" or GA Status.
 * Understanding what makes a "Good Article" (GA Status) on Cities and Neighborhoods in the United States a little different from other places.
 * Handouts:
 * Citing sources on Wikipedia
 * Avoiding plagiarism on Wikipedia
 * Adding images to articles
 * How to get help
 * Talk about Wikipedia culture and etiquette, and discuss sandboxes and how to use them.
 * POTENTIAL Q&A session with instructor and/or Wikipedia Ambassadors about interacting on Wikipedia and getting started with writing.

Homework No. 8 (Due 10/23)

 * Due On Wikipedia by 12.45 PM
 * Register using your The Ohio State University name.# (kenitzer.1 for example) as your username.
 * Complete the online training for students. During this training, you will make edits in a sandbox and learn the basic rules of Wikipedia.
 * Create a User page, and and click the "enroll" button on the top left of this course page.
 * After you create an account, your user account will be listed on the course page.
 * To practice editing and communicating on Wikipedia, try introducing yourself to any Wikipedians helping your class (such as a Wikipedia Ambassador), and leave a message for a classmate on their user talk page. Many times other users on the outside will find you!

Final Project Pt. 1 (Due 11/13): Rough Draft

 * Due On Wikipedia by 12.45 PM
 * Research your neighborhood and start building content for it in your sandbox.
 * At this point you should have critically evaluated/assessed your existing Wikipedia article.
 * Identified deficiencies, and provide a outline in your Sandbox.
 * Article Outline Established and 30-50% of Content In Place (Including Photos if you have them already)
 * Compile a bibliography of relevant research and post it to the talk page of the article you are working on (HINT: Wikipedia has a built in citation generator, fill in as much information as you can.)

Final Project Pt. 2a (Due 12/2): Draft for Peer Review

 * Due On Wikipedia by 12.45 PM
 * Article to 90% completion expanding your article into a comprehensive treatment of the topic.
 * Photos, Images and Graphics are expected.
 * Content expected to be well written.
 * In Class discussion on experiences and opportunity to discuss problems.

Final Project Pt. 2b (Due 12/5): Draft for Peer Review Comments

 * Due On Wikipedia by 5.00 PM
 * Peer review the assigned articles.
 * Copy Edit as needed.
 * Leave suggestions on the article talk pages.

Final Project Pt. 3 (Due 12/16): Final Project Content

 * Due On Wikipedia by 5.00 PM
 * Finalize the content in your sandbox. This is where your primary grade will come from as it is the content that your group generated.
 * Pictures, Images and Graphics are finalized
 * Content expected to meet GA (Good Article) Standards (although you aren't to submit them for that status).

Final Project Pt. 4 (Due 12/16): Final Project Presentation

 * Due On Wikipedia by 5.00 PM
 * Roll content from Sandbox out to Main Article space or submit article for addition
 * Handouts:
 * Moving out of your sandbox
 * Submitting an article

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