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[edit]Class 17 (10/23): Researching Urban History and Editing Wikipedia
[edit]- Overview of the Final Project
- Introduction to how Wikipedia will be used for final project
- Basics of Editing Wikipedia
- 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:
- 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)
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Due On Wikipedia by 5.00 PM
- Roll content from Sandbox out to Main Article space or submit article for addition
- Handouts: