KatieRob27

Audiophile

Welcome to the class. I, too, am an audiophile—at least I used to be. I wrote about the last system I had on my journal. Sometimes I wish I still had space for a system. What do you listen to? —Grlucas (talk) 20:00, 7 January 2020 (UTC)

Thanks - I'm excited to learn something completely new and out of my norm! I don't have a fancy system, but I do collect vinyl. My tastes vary but I like to look for Georgia artists in particular and I have a small collection of actors who had recording careers (even Bruce Willis and Eddie Murphy). --KatieRob27 (talk) 20:07, 9 January 2020 (UTC)

Pop Culture

Hi, glad to have another class and opportunity to pop culture it up with you! Amdoubleu (talk) 20:36, 8 January 2020 (UTC)

@Amdoubleu: Hello, my name is Jennifer! Since you've mentioned pop culture, have you attended any conventions (i.e. New York Comic Con)? I'm asking because I attended for several years and it was pop culture galore. Nice meeting you! JenniferMGA (talk) 05:22, 9 January 2020 (UTC)

Hello to you both! I attend conventions on the regular, mostly small ones but every Labor Day weekend I go to DragonCon. This February I'll be at the last AnachroCon (unless some volunteers take up the helm to continue the event), a steam-punk and alternate history convention in Atlanta. I'm always up talking about tv, movies, music, and books!--KatieRob27 (talk) 20:07, 9 January 2020 (UTC)

Maybe I'll see you at this year's DragonCon! (Most likely not since it seems to get more and more packed every year but I will be with you in spirit at the very least!) I recently finished binge-watching The Witcher on Netflix, have you seen it? If yes, did you like it?! JenniferMGA (talk) 00:30, 10 January 2020 (UTC)

Jennifer - Maybe! I'm a part of the Ghostbuster parade group every year in the parade and often work our fan table. I've not watched Witcher yet, but I have friends who are really into it. I just finished binging the new Dracula mini-series on Netflix from BBC. --KatieRob27 (talk) 22:25, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

Hey, I went to DragonCon in 2011 and had a great time. I keep planning on going back but life keeps getting in the way every year ><. Hopefully I will get to go back again someday! Look forward to working with you in this class :) Dcb1986 (talk) 00:32, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

I completely understand! And the event has gotten so much bigger since then. Looking forward to working with you in this course as well!--KatieRob27 (talk) 22:25, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

What is an audophile

I have no idea what an audiophile is or if I am replying correctly. -Ben

Ben, I'm still learning, too! I've found this week's training modules to be really helpful as well as just getting over my fear and jumping in. Audiophile is defined at its most formal here. While I currently do not have a high-quality system to listen, I do collect vinyl and enjoy seeing my favorite performers live. I love listening to music in general and won't turn down digital music listening, but I prefer a hard copy if I really enjoy an album or artist. --KatieRob27 (talk) 22:19, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

Welcome!

Hello, KatieRob27, and welcome to Wikipedia! My name is Shalor and I work with the Wiki Education Foundation; I help support students who are editing as part of a class assignment.

I hope you enjoy editing here. If you haven't already done so, please check out the student training library, which introduces you to editing and Wikipedia's core principles. You may also want to check out the Teahouse, a community of Wikipedia editors dedicated to helping new users. Below are some resources to help you get started editing.

Handouts
Choosing an article to edit Editing an article • Add images to articles Citing sources on Wikipedia
Additional Resources
You can find answers to many student questions on our Q&A site, ask.wikiedu.org

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me on my talk page. Shalor (Wiki Ed) (talk) 16:08, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

THanks, Shalor! --KatieRob27 (talk) 22:19, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

Learning How to Wikipedia in NMAC 5108

I know I missed making any kind of updates or notes last week, but I needed to get both my confidence and my bearings on how Wikipedia works. Apparently, it's like riding a bike so I decided to jump in and just start working at getting better. So far I've found our weekly reading and training assignments to be the most help as well as talking in person and social media to friends in the course.--KatieRob27 (talk) 22:29, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

Faith of Graffiti observations

I began reading The Faith of Graffiti today. Being a product of the early 1980s, I had immediate visions of the movie Beat Street. My sister and I loved renting all the breakdance movies and we would watch them repeatedly until the tape was due. I also thought about my trip to NYC and seeing tags and other graffiti art on the passing cars especially when we traveled to Queens and the Bronx. This was around 2008 so a different time period than in the Mailer essay and from my childhood movie memories. I've only read the first part of the piece and am excited to see how we work as a group to write and research this topic further. --KatieRob27 (talk) 18:33, 16 January 2020 (UTC)

A kitten for you!

Here is a kitten for you.

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Citing sources

Hi, regarding your note here: The best option might be to add your source as an inline citation right after the statement that it supports; like this: <ref>...</ref>. See here for more detail. Regards, HaeB (talk) 19:14, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

Peer Review

Peer Review of Draft: Capricorn Records

Draft by Katie Rob

Review by Angela Munoz

1. What does the article do well? What impressed you? The article includes a lot of historical information in one compact article. There are photos, artists listed, the history of the record company, and plans for the future all in one place.

Lead Section: Lead is direct and says exactly what it needs to say. No unnecessary words, precise and to the point.

Clear Structure: The photos on the page are helpful, the information has a clear organization and style. I like how each section is in chronological order with specific dates, and separated into different paragraphs.

Balanced Coverage: Each section has a balanced amount of text, information, links, and covers the same related topic.

Neutral Content: The information is all neutral, no suggestions of bias anywhere.

Reliable Sources: Sources seem to be from respectable University records.

2. What changes would you suggest the author apply to the article? Why would those changes improve the article? For this type of article, I’m not sure what else it should include. It seems to be very comprehensive for the subject matter. I would like to see the improvements when the record company reopens.

3. What’s the most important thing the writer could do to improve the article? I’m not sure if this is available, but it would be interesting to read commentary interviews or articles from artists who found success after recording there. That may not be available though.

4. Did you notice anything about the article you reviewed that could be applicable to your own article? Let them know! I may be able to look up more history and publishing information if I dig a little deeper. I like how much history is in this concise article, and I can see if I can work on that! It's a solid article, great job! Acmunoz14 (talk) 19:15, 8 February 2020 (UTC)Hi Katie, I picked your Article on Capricorn records to review but a little confused. I'm not sure if I am evaluating the original or your edited version. Please let me know thanksKerryMoniqueMcNair (talk) 21:29, 12 February 2020 (UTC)User talk:KatieRob27.

Relective essay

I have left my mark, although small, on Wikipedia. Prior to this class contributing to a volunteer-based digital encyclopedia was not something I thought I could list as an accomplishment or experience. I chose an existing article on a topic I was slightly familiar with and interested in. I am a Florida transplant who interned and then worked full-time at the now-defunct Georgia Music Hall of Fame because before I knew what Athens music was I was a fan. Appreciation for those Georgia artists led me to a basic knowledge of the state’s wonderful music history and living in Macon that impact is inescapable. With respect to preserving and celebrating this history, I chose to improve the existing Capricorn Records article.

Critiquing articles:

The original article for Capricorn Records was short and concise. There were only a few sources used and some of those were press releases, which aren’t considered reputable. Some facts clearly needed a source citation and others were not accurate. Though the grammar in the original article was mostly correct, the tone was too casual for Wikipedia. Choosing what to add to the article was not difficult, but throughout the process, my organizational outline changed several times. Capricorn Records history needed to stay divided into three time periods: the 1970s, the 1990s, and today. I decided ultimately to meld the prior creator’s headings for the decade sections with my titles, but I also added additional sections by separating information about the founding of the label and studio and the company’s impact. Surprisingly the 1970s section which has more research materials was not impactful while the 1990s section was factual, though without documentation. For the section on the studio today, it was important to also show the difference between the past and the present. Today’s Capricorn is a studio, a business incubator for musicians, a workspace, and a living space.

Summarizing your contributions:

At first, my contributions as an editor were slow. I felt overwhelmed by the task and often found myself lost in an internet wormhole. I focused first on researching the topic through visits to area libraries, thorough online searches, and touring Mercer Music at Capricorn and speaking to their docent and curator. This last piece proved to be essential to the completion of my project, but I’m glad I saved it for last proving the sources I chose had reputable information. I grew the original bibliography list from under 10 items to over 30 and could have kept finding other reputable resources if time had allowed. I added original photos of the studio space today, both exterior and interior. I have other photos I plan on contributing to the listing even after this assignment. The article listing today is more credible with a wealth of resources for future Wikipedians to use and build from. Other important edits included the omission of unrelated facts about Phil Walden, Otis Redding, and other important Capricorn figures and the addition of citations to facts stated in the earlier version of the article that needed to be substantiated. My last focus was connecting Capricorn to other important Wikipedia pages including artists, producers, record labels, and other organizations as well as terms that might aid the understanding of readers.

Feedback:

I used feedback given by my peers specifically creating a section about both the economic and cultural impact of Capricorn Records on the area and Georgia. Unfortunately, I did not have time to develop further how the record label impacted the music industry or popular music.

Impression:

As an avid and longtime user of Wikipedia, this assignment and others in this course showed me I took the resource for granted. The process of researching, editing, writing, and communicating digitally with other volunteers is all-consuming and endless. One change can greatly impact an article. I will definitely keep up with the Capricorn page and try to not take any edits personally and look at the process as organic and ever-changing.

@KatieRob27: Hey Katie! I know our class is over, but I felt so compelled to reach out after reading this. "At first, my contributions as an editor were slow. I felt overwhelmed by the task and often found myself lost in an internet wormhole." YES! That's exactly how I felt. This class was really, really hard for me for that reason. Glad I'm not alone. Your contributions were great. -Pfowler17 (talk) 13:47, 28 February 2020 (UTC)

Thank you for your insights. Your statement here should reflect your newly learned Wikipedia literacy, but you're missing links, subheaders, and a consistency to the layout. That said, I infer from your statement that, while challenging, your experience was ultimately rewarding? I hope so. —Grlucas (talk) 16:16, 28 February 2020 (UTC)