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Course name
Information Fluency in the Digital World S17
Institution
California Maritime Academy
Instructor
Margot Hanson
Wikipedia Expert
Shalor (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Information Fluency
Course dates
2017-01-03 00:00:00 UTC – 2017-05-18 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
16


This class will provide students with an introduction to research and computing technology skills that are fundamental for success in college and professional environments. Students will develop effective search methods in an online environment and learn to critically evaluate sources. Students will gain expertise in creating graphics and spreadsheets for communication and analysis.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Alexwithanea Treasure hunting (marine) Nuclear entombment
Powerforward45 Chitin Treasure hunting (marine)
Wookiejohn13 Automotive engine Flotsam, jetsam, lagan, and derelict
Bigfoot8406 Nuclear entombment Automotive engine
SWillow Sex differences in medicine
GoonSquad Amazon Reef Treasure hunting (marine)
Newf69 Automotive engine Maritime security operations
TBernardis Flotsam, jetsam, lagan, and derelict Nuclear entombment
Ahoy117 Lunar south pole Amazon Reef
Thatgirl2017 Amazon Reef Insect ecology
Apaltrineri Insect ecology Chitin
Haileewright Lunar south pole Sex differences in medicine
Iloveholes(donutholes) Treasure hunting (marine) Automotive engine
Uzielbarrientos Maritime security operations Cheloniidae
TypoDoom Cheloniidae Lunar south pole

Timeline

Week 1

Course meetings
Tuesday, 14 March 2017   |   Thursday, 16 March 2017
In class - Practicing the basics
  • Create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link your instructor sent you.
  •  It's time to dive into Wikipedia. Below, you'll find the first set of online trainings you'll need to take. New modules will appear on this timeline as you get to new milestones. Be sure to check back and complete them! Incomplete trainings will be reflected in your grade. 
  •  When you finish the trainings, practice by introducing yourself to a classmate on that classmate’s Talk page. 
Milestones

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

In class - Choose possible topics
  1. Start with a tech or maritime-related article that interests you. Find:
  • An associated WikiProject on this article’s Talk page
  • A different Stub- or Start-Class article from that WikiProject that you might like to research and write about

2. Post a link to the Stub/Start article in Moodle

3. Repeat until you have 3-5 promising Stub or Start-class articles.

Post 3-5 links to articles you MAY want to develop for the final project.

Assignment - Wikipedia Article Choice

Homework: Wikipedia Article Choice Due Tuesday 3/21, posted on your Wikipedia sandbox 20 points
Select one Wikipedia article stub/start (or new article) to work on for your final project. Post an internal link to the article in your personal Wikipedia sandbox.   Guidelines a.       Your choice should meet two criteria: 1) it must be a stub or start from an approved WikiProject; and 2) the topic must have good coverage by third-party, published, reputable sources (not self-published sources).     b.      If your link looks like a URL or has an arrow symbol next to it, you haven’t made an internal link. Make sure your article choice is clear if you have posted more than one link in your sandbox.   c.       If you are working with a partner, add your partner’s Wikipedia user name, with an internal link to their main user page, to your Sandbox page.   Don’t hesitate to consult with me if you are having trouble picking an article.  For some students, picking an article will be one of the hardest parts of this project.

Week 2

Course meetings
Tuesday, 21 March 2017   |   Thursday, 23 March 2017
In class - Evaluating Wikipedia Sources

In groups of two (partners):

•Pick a Wikipedia featured article from March 2017
•Evaluate 5 sources from the article 1.List type of source 2.Describe the expertise or credentials of the author 3.Does the source meet Wikipedia’s criteria for Reliable Sources?

Assignment - Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography for Wikipedia Final Project (50 points)
Due Thursday, March 23 Submit Word doc via Turnitin on Moodle

Create a bibliography of at least 3 sources that you plan to use as citations for your Wikipedia article. 

1.       Briefly describe your Wikipedia article and provide the URL. 2.       Write a few paragraphs about each source, including the following elements: a)       The full APA citation of the source. b)      A short summary of the source in your own words. Include a short discussion of how this source supports your Wikipedia article topic. (1-2 paragraphs per source) c)       An explanation of why the source is appropriate for Wikipedia. Identify the type of source (book, article, etc.). Describe the expertise or credentials of the author. Explain how the source meets Wikipedia’s criteria for Reliable Sources (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Identifying_reliable_sources). (1-2 paragraphs per source)

If you are working with a partner, submit one document with both names.

In class - Best practices for working in groups
  •  Make sure everyone in the group is assigned to the same Wikipedia article on the Students tab of this course page. 
  •  Select one group member whose Sandbox space you'll all share to draft your article. Each person should link to that shared Sandbox from their own Sandbox page. A sandbox is like any other page on Wikipedia, and anyone can edit it. 
  •  Wikipedia doesn't allow multiple people to edit from different devices at the same time. If you're working together in person, one person should add the work to the Sandbox. If you are all working independently, make small edits and save often to avoid "editing conflicts" with classmates. Make sure that you're logged in under your own Wikipedia account while editing in your classmate's sandbox to ensure your edits are recorded. 
Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 3

Course meetings
Tuesday, 28 March 2017   |   Thursday, 30 March 2017
Assignment - First Draft of Wikipedia Article

First Draft of Wikipedia Article (50 points)
Due Tuesday, March 28

Formatting

  • Draft your article in Microsoft Word. We will transfer content to Wikipedia later.
  • Include 700 words of new material. Feel free to exceed this if you have a lot of information to share.
  • Organize content into 2-3 sections with headers. Next to each section header, note either (Existing) or (New).

Drafts <500 words will not receive a grade.


Research/Citation

  • Base draft on at least three sources that meet Wikipedia’s criteria for reliability (third-party, published sources). I encourage you to use more than three sources.
  • I will be giving .org sources extra scrutiny for bias and authoritativeness, as I expect you to. Stay away from .com/.net sources for now, unless they are reputable news organizations. Speak with me if you think an exception is warranted.
  • Use parenthetical references to cite all the material in your article where it appears (Author, date)
  • Include an APA formatted bibliography of sources used at the end (does not count towards word count)

Drafts with fewer than three sources will not be graded.

Writing

  • Describe, explain, and summarize. Use a neutral, encyclopedic-style of writing.
  • Assume your audience is a reasonably intelligent reader who knows nothing about your topic. People usually look things up on Wikipedia to get background, summary, or overview information.
  • Do not write in the first person (I, we) or include your opinion explicitly in the article. Try to present multiple perspectives, if applicable to your topic.
  • Do not quote.
  • Plagiarism in any part of your article will be reported formally to the Academic Integrity Committee. Please check with me before turning in your article if you are unsure about your summaries.

Drafts using the first person or including personal opinions will not receive a grade.

In class - Finding & using images

If you plan to enhance your article with images (extra credit opportunity!), follow Wikipedia's Image Use Policy:

Copyright and licensing

Before you upload an image, make sure that the image falls in one of the four categories:

Week 4

Course meetings
Tuesday, 4 April 2017   |   Thursday, 6 April 2017
In class - Individual Appointments
  • Meet with Ms. Hanson to discuss your first draft and plans for your final article
Assignment - Second Draft of Wikipedia Article

Second Draft of Wikipedia Article (50 points)
Due Tuesday, April 11

Formatting

  • Paste your current article draft into your Sandbox on Wikipedia. Please add your article to the Wikipedia class page next to your name.
  • Include at least 1,000 words of your own material.
  • Use wikicoding to format your headers.

Research/Citation

  • Add at least 8 internal Wikipedia links.
  • Convert your APA in-text citations to Wikipedia inline citations.

Writing

  • Incorporate revisions suggested on your first draft.

Week 5

Course meetings
Tuesday, 11 April 2017   |   Thursday, 13 April 2017
Assignment - Peer review and copy edit
  • First, take the "Peer Review" online training.
  •  Select a classmates’ article that you will peer review and copyedit. On the Articles tab, find the article that you want to review, and then assign it to yourself in the Review column. 
  •  Peer review your classmate's draft. Leave suggestions on the Talk page of the article, or sandbox, that your fellow student is working on. Other editors may be reviewing your work, so look for their comments! Be sure to acknowledge feedback from other Wikipedians. 
  •  As you review, make spelling, grammar, and other adjustments. Pay attention to the tone of the article. Is it encyclopedic? 
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. It's time to work with that feedback to improve your article!

  • Read Editing Wikipedia pages 12 and 14.
  •  Return to your draft or article and think about the suggestions. Decide which ones to start implementing. Reach out to your instructor or your Content Expert if you have any questions. 
Assignment - Begin moving your work to Wikipedia

Once you've made improvements to your article based on peer review feedback, it's time to move your work to Wikipedia proper - the "mainspace."

Editing an existing article?

  • NEVER copy and paste your draft of an article over the entire article. Instead, edit small sections at a time.
  • Copy your edits into the article. Make many small edits, saving each time, and leaving an edit summary. Never replace more than one to two sentences without saving!

Creating a new article?

  • Read Editing Wikipedia page 13, and follow those steps to move your article from your Sandbox to Mainspace.
  • You can also review the [[../../../training/students/sandboxes|Sandboxes and Mainspace]] online training.
Assignment - Continue improving your article

Do additional research and writing to make further improvements to your article, based on suggestions and your own critique.

  • Read Editing Wikipedia page 12 to see how to create links from your article to others, and from other articles to your own. Try to link to 3–5 articles, and link to your article from 2–3 other articles.
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 Content Expert at any time if you need further help!

Week 6

Course meetings
Tuesday, 18 April 2017   |   Thursday, 20 April 2017
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 Content Expert at any time!
Milestones

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

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