Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Savannah State University/Critical Thinking and Communication (Fall 2023)
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- Course name
- Critical Thinking and Communication
- Institution
- Savannah State University
- Instructor
- Lisa Yount
- Wikipedia Expert
- Ian (Wiki Ed)
- Subject
- Course dates
- 2023-08-15 00:00:00 UTC – 2023-12-01 23:59:59 UTC
- Approximate number of student editors
- 70
This course is designed to assist in the development of skills in critical reading, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication in the context of contemporary issues. This course focuses not only on improving reading comprehension and analytical skills, but also on identifying problems with logic found in one’s own communication and in that of others. Moreover, this course will focus on developing an awareness of techniques commonly used in advertising and political language, on understanding principles of interpersonal communication and public speaking, and on organizing, developing, and presenting audience-centered material. Contributions to Wikipedia will reinforce outcomes related to digital/information literacy and will expand equity to the platform by focusing on significant contributions from African American women.
Timeline
Week 4
- Course meetings
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- Wednesday, 6 September 2023 | Friday, 8 September 2023
- In class - Introduction to the Wikipedia assignment
Welcome to your Wikipedia assignment's course timeline. This page guides you through the steps you'll need to complete for your Wikipedia assignment, with links to training modules 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.
Resources:
- Editing Wikipedia, pages 1–5
- Evaluating Wikipedia
- Assignment - Get started on Wikipedia
Create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link your instructor 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.)
- Milestones
This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.
Week 5
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 11 September 2023 | Wednesday, 13 September 2023 | Friday, 15 September 2023
- Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
- In class - Discussion
Week 6
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 18 September 2023 | Wednesday, 20 September 2023 | Friday, 22 September 2023
- Assignment - Choose your article
- In class - Discussion
Week 7
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 25 September 2023 | Wednesday, 27 September 2023 | Friday, 29 September 2023
- Assignment - Make a small edit
Week 8
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 2 October 2023 | Wednesday, 4 October 2023 | Friday, 6 October 2023
- Assignment - Start drafting your contributions
Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9
- Milestones
Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.
Week 9
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 9 October 2023 | Wednesday, 11 October 2023 | Friday, 13 October 2023
- Assignment - Peer review two articles
- In class - Discussion
- Milestones
Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.
Week 10
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 16 October 2023 | Wednesday, 18 October 2023 | Friday, 20 October 2023
- Assignment - Respond to your peer review
You probably have some 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 14
- Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have any questions.
Week 11
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- Monday, 23 October 2023 | Wednesday, 25 October 2023 | Friday, 27 October 2023
- Assignment - Begin moving your work to Wikipedia
Now that you've improved your draft based on others' feedback, it's time to move your work live - to the "mainspace."
Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 13
Week 12
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 30 October 2023 | Wednesday, 1 November 2023 | Friday, 3 November 2023
- Assignment - Continue improving your article
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.
- Assignment - Polish your work
Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!
Week 13
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- Monday, 6 November 2023 | Wednesday, 8 November 2023 | Friday, 10 November 2023
- Assignment - Final article
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 Wikipedia Expert at any time!
- Assignment - Reflective essay
Week 14
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 13 November 2023 | Wednesday, 15 November 2023 | Friday, 17 November 2023
- Milestones
Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.