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Course name
Toxicology
Institution
Georgia Southern University
Instructor
Risa Cohen
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Environmental Sciences
Course dates
2022-08-10 00:00:00 UTC – 2022-12-08 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
24


This course is an introduction to the rapidly evolving field of Toxicology, with an emphasis on Ecotoxicology, and is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of the principles, general concepts and techniques in this interdisciplinary field.

One focus of this course is learning how quickly new information is added or changes. For example, chemicals once thought to be safe may no longer be, newer substances are emerging into general use, and existing chemicals are increasingly being tested as new technology and methods for their detection are developed.

Learning how to update articles in Wikipedia to reflect the rapid addition of knowledge and policy that occurs in this field in an excellent way make what we cover in class relevant on a broad scale. The critical thinking, referencing and writing skills you develop will also be an important supplement to the literature searching, experimental design and original research projects you will conduct in this course.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Tdepeyster Biomarker Nanoparticle, Persistent organic pollutant
Theheathbar01 Alkylphenol Saxitoxin, Flame retardant
HL02378 Tributyltin Ethinylestradiol, Alkylphenol
Gabbydh47 Organochlorine compound Effluent, Ozone
Candencemcneil Chromium toxicity Benthiocarb, Neonicotinoid
Dexvn Saxitoxin Mercury pollution in the ocean, Biomarker
Horseshoecrab3 Effluent Organochlorine compound, Glyphosate-based herbicides
AF1798 Pyrethrin Tributyltin, Volatile organic compound
Spmg98 Neonicotinoid Pyrethrin, Copper toxicity
Chazzidy Harper Glyphosate Rodenticide, Phthalate
Nc1018! Copper toxicity Glyphosate, Chromium toxicity
Demynesmith Benthiocarb Nanoparticle, Persistent organic pollutant
Bh17128 Nanoparticle Saxitoxin, Flame retardant
Daeshjeam Flame retardant Ethinylestradiol, Alkylphenol
Mcalandra Volatile organic compound Effluent, Ozone
Rachael.kateee Ethinylestradiol Benthiocarb, Neonicotinoid
Mariserge529 Mercury pollution in the ocean Biomarker, Organochlorine compound
Ra07847 Rodenticide Mercury pollution in the ocean, Glyphosate-based herbicides
TrevorDriggers Phthalate Tributyltin, Pyrethrin
ToxicologyVerify Persistent organic pollutant Volatile organic compound, Copper toxicity
Thisisaaronfox Glyphosate-based herbicides Glyphosate, Rodenticide
Reid Harley56 Ozone Phthalate, Chromium toxicity

Timeline

Week 4

Course meetings
Thursday, 1 September 2022
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.

Week 5

Course meetings
Tuesday, 6 September 2022   |   Wednesday, 7 September 2022   |   Thursday, 8 September 2022
Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
In class - Discussion

Week 6

Course meetings
Tuesday, 13 September 2022   |   Wednesday, 14 September 2022   |   Thursday, 15 September 2022
Assignment - Review the rules for health topics
Assignment - Choose possible topics

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 6

In class - Discussion

Week 7

Course meetings
Tuesday, 20 September 2022   |   Wednesday, 21 September 2022   |   Thursday, 22 September 2022
Assignment - Make a small edit

Week 8

Course meetings
Tuesday, 27 September 2022   |   Wednesday, 28 September 2022   |   Thursday, 29 September 2022
Assignment - Finalize your topic and find sources

Week 9

Course meetings
Tuesday, 4 October 2022   |   Wednesday, 5 October 2022   |   Thursday, 6 October 2022
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

In class - Discussion

Week 10

Course meetings
Tuesday, 11 October 2022   |   Wednesday, 12 October 2022   |   Thursday, 13 October 2022
Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Assignment - Peer review two articles

Guiding framework

Week 11

Course meetings
Tuesday, 18 October 2022   |   Wednesday, 19 October 2022   |   Thursday, 20 October 2022
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.

Week 12

Course meetings
Tuesday, 25 October 2022   |   Wednesday, 26 October 2022   |   Thursday, 27 October 2022
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 13

Course meetings
Tuesday, 1 November 2022   |   Wednesday, 2 November 2022   |   Thursday, 3 November 2022
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.

Week 14

Course meetings
Tuesday, 8 November 2022   |   Wednesday, 9 November 2022   |   Thursday, 10 November 2022
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!

Week 15

Course meetings
Tuesday, 15 November 2022   |   Wednesday, 16 November 2022   |   Thursday, 17 November 2022
Assignment - Reflective essay

Week 16

Course meetings
Tuesday, 29 November 2022   |   Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Milestones

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