Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/California State University, Sacramento/Geology of Mexico (Fall 2020)

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Course name
Geology of Mexico
Institution
California State University, Sacramento
Instructor
Amelia Vankeuren
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Geology
Course dates
2020-08-31 00:00:00 UTC – 2020-12-11 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
24


This course is an introduction to geology through place-based learning focused on the geology of Mexico. It emphasizes a problem-based approach to learning geology and the process of scientific investigation, including forming evidence-based conclusions and reasoned opinions about science-related matters of personal, public and ethical concern.

Topics include a wide range of geological concepts including the plate tectonic setting of Mexico, Mexican volcanic belt, Mexico City earthquakes, issues of surface and groundwater supply, flooding, atmospheric pollution, mass extinction and the Chicxulub crater, ores and other natural resources of Mexico.

Students will work in small groups to edit and enhance existing articles on Wikipedia relating the Geology of Mexico that are currently lacking content (i.e., stubs). This will included adding or revising text and images.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Saucyovo23
GeologyofMexicoMaster List of earthquakes in Mexico
AgKimm List of volcanoes in Mexico
Choclatemoose
December sunsets
Mvrix
Epistellar
Medicenelm9 Geography of Mexico
NavpreetS simple:Popocatépetl
Mmh01
Mfrod01
Familytings
SantiSacstate
Sndiego1501
EG225
JCAR12
Faviohf23
Ceciorduno
Bg52019
Hornets 2001
GlocktamaBuddah List of earthquakes in Mexico
Brunobella
Aka1206

Timeline

Week 4

Course meetings
Thursday, 24 September 2020
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 the next day.)  Also complete the training on Wikipedia policies.

Week 5

Course meetings
Tuesday, 29 September 2020   |   Thursday, 1 October 2020
Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia

Week 6

Course meetings
Tuesday, 6 October 2020   |   Thursday, 8 October 2020
Assignment - Add to an article

Week 7

Course meetings
Tuesday, 13 October 2020   |   Thursday, 15 October 2020

Week 8

Course meetings
Tuesday, 20 October 2020   |   Thursday, 22 October 2020
Assignment - Choose possible topics

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 6


Guide(s) for writing articles in your topic area

Environmental Sciences

Science Communication

Week 9

Course meetings
Tuesday, 27 October 2020   |   Thursday, 29 October 2020
Assignment - Finalize your topic and start drafting your contributions

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Week 10

Course meetings
Tuesday, 3 November 2020   |   Thursday, 5 November 2020

Week 11

Course meetings
Tuesday, 10 November 2020   |   Thursday, 12 November 2020

Week 12

Course meetings
Tuesday, 17 November 2020   |   Thursday, 19 November 2020

Week 13

Course meetings
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
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, 1 December 2020   |   Thursday, 3 December 2020
Assignment - First draft of your article due
Assignment - Peer review two articles

Guiding framework

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 - 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 15

Course meetings
Tuesday, 8 December 2020   |   Thursday, 10 December 2020
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!


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.


In class - In-class presentation
Milestones

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