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Course name
Stream Ecology
Institution
The College of Idaho
Instructor
Christoph Walser
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Ecology
Course dates
2021-05-04 00:00:00 UTC – 2021-05-24 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
10


Stream Ecology (BIO 317) is an upper-level course that aims to introduce undergraduate students to the fundamental principles of stream ecology. The course covers three major subject areas: 1) the abiotic features of stream ecosystems; 2) energetics and nutrient dynamics of streams and 3) the interactions between organisms and their lotic habitat. The course will also highlight current threats to IRES (intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams) ecosystems and conservation solutions. The laboratory portion of the course will complement and expand on topics discussed in the lecture while providing hands-on experience conducting stream ecology research (e.g., field sampling, data analysis, and interpretation). Learning outcomes for the course include 1) Develop a solid understanding of ecological principles as they relate to stream ecosystems. 2) Demonstrate an ability to analyze primary literature in stream ecology. 3) Improve oral and written scientific communication skills. 4) Gather, analyze, and interpret ecological data. 5) Understand the threats to stream ecosystems and pose effective conservation strategies.

The use of Wiki Education (and expand a Wikipedia article) will allow my students to meet outcomes 1-3 above.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Hannahrittenhouse Intermittent river
MakennaDoramus Intermittent river
CourtneyCovolo Intermittent river
Hayley.briggs Intermittent river
Declan friedli
LatdavoneV Intermittent river
Veronika.odom Intermittent river
CDN Yote Intermittent river
Dannermcgrath Intermittent river
Silasshumate188 Intermittent river
Hayden Krause Intermittent river
Chikyra Intermittent river
SophieTro Intermittent river

Timeline

Week 1

Course meetings
Tuesday, 4 May 2021   |   Wednesday, 5 May 2021   |   Thursday, 6 May 2021   |   Friday, 7 May 2021
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:

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.

Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
Assignment - Choose possible topics

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 6

Week 2

Course meetings
Monday, 10 May 2021   |   Tuesday, 11 May 2021   |   Wednesday, 12 May 2021   |   Thursday, 13 May 2021   |   Friday, 14 May 2021
Assignment - Add to an article
Assignment - Exercise
Assignment - Start drafting your contributions

Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have questions using the Get Help button at the top of this page.

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Guide(s) for writing articles in your topic area

Chemistry

Ecology

Environmental Sciences

Genes and Proteins

Science Communication

Species

Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 3

Course meetings
Monday, 17 May 2021   |   Tuesday, 18 May 2021   |   Wednesday, 19 May 2021   |   Thursday, 20 May 2021   |   Friday, 21 May 2021
Assignment - Peer review an article

Guiding framework

Milestones

Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.

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.
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

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!

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!
Milestones

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

Week 4

Course meetings
Monday, 24 May 2021