Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/University of Maryland/Introduction to Information Science (Fall)

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Course name
Introduction to Information Science
Institution
University of Maryland
Instructor
Sarah Gilbert
Wikipedia Expert
Shalor (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Information Science
Course dates
2019-08-27 00:00:00 UTC – 2019-12-05 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
123


This course provides an overview of key topics in Information Science, from information literacy, to social networks, to privacy and security. In this assignment, students will learn more about how Wikipedia works by completing the training modules and will practice information literacy skills by critically evaluating wiki articles.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Rtejada775
Cgomes12
Leqd
Mattmrss2
Sgarg323
Sondh4231
Spatel54
Jakew173
Makarehchi
Kvohra
Elvisaguilar704
Izheng1
Jobenland
Alliegilmore
FullSendSei
Darian713
Ericlee564
Arai0101
Jennacohen
Mkalavad
Tayorojo
Mjacks19
Rihall
Paulrozario123
Ealtenbu
Madidonato99
JSalaver
Benlandrum
Akhanal
Aeconomi
Joelinoa
Lmisum4087
Moalbaroudi
IanWinslow
Kmarti22UMD
Afergus1
Mjb2k USS Welles (DD-628), Bethesda Magazine, Tarita Teriipaia, Puscifer
Aiqbal23
Amahdi1
Rprabaka
Psavchuk
Vgomes12
QuinnCu
Esbv
Maxwellhm
Berniez88
Smoketimber
NhatNguyen.Vo
Rozatsim
Hkwon1
Odipasquale
Taylor Breitzman
Tolu910
Elance19
Wadese1
Kaustin19
Mehrazf66
Sluo10
Katharinemichelle
Emmagrazado
LiangyunZhang
Michaelseaby
Jskrause13
Antonio809
Jgately1124
Yniu1
Eyematthew
Shasvat Vyas
Jigloo
Cky1108
Miatsai31
Rohans11
ARHyatt
ZevM17
Sjleee03
Samdombroski
Ashtin720
Mdough28
Bpavay
Nikkibrielle
Hannah Nho
Dnkengaf
Rianaaaat
Nebiu Geb
DemiYoume
Izzy8484 Squid
Segent
SCR8
Uchokon
Fwilkins
WikiWonderer123
Vwsong
Mtang125
AmazingJuevo
Tylahc
Cescobar98
JackW33
Jack98jmr
Drounds2
Ariebe410
Mtdemarco
Indecisiveiam
Wikiassignment12
Raphem
Gabriellahsieh
Mdoki
Mahmudc
Matthewp201
Jsorian1
AntsBeLike
VeenaSivaraman
Kdavidson5
Samwel18
Evilmanz
99Pandrade
Drewgagnon
Dorkycatlady
7hernan
Andros365
Morganmammola
Ronniezzu
TheSmizzle99
Jjoobeen
Mattarox Abortion
Mattmrss

Timeline

Week 1

Course meetings
Tuesday, 27 August 2019   |   Thursday, 29 August 2019
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.

Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia

Exercise

To be completed by all students.

[[../../../training/students/evaluate-wikipedia-exercise|Evaluate an article]]

Week 2

Course meetings
Tuesday, 3 September 2019   |   Thursday, 5 September 2019
In class - Optional
Contribute to Wikipedia

If you wish to contribute content to Wikipedia, complete the steps outlined below.


Assignment - Choose possible topics

Exercise

Choose a topic

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 6

Week 3

Course meetings
Tuesday, 10 September 2019   |   Thursday, 12 September 2019
Assignment - Add to an article

Exercise

Add a citation


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


Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 4

Course meetings
Tuesday, 17 September 2019   |   Thursday, 19 September 2019
Assignment - Peer review an article

Guiding framework

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 5

Course meetings
Tuesday, 24 September 2019   |   Thursday, 26 September 2019
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


Assignment - Continue improving your article

Exercise

Add links to 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.


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!

Week 6

Course meetings
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
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!
Milestones

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