Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/University of San Diego/International - Modern Capitalism (Spring)

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Course name
International - Modern Capitalism
Institution
University of San Diego
Instructor
Matthew Bergman
Wikipedia Expert
Shalor (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Political Science
Course dates
2018-02-09 00:00:00 UTC – 2018-05-05 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
20


Political economy is a subfield of the social sciences that focuses on the way in which power relations, political conflict, government policy, interest groups, and political institutions shape economic behavior and economic outcomes. Individuals have many identities (political, economic, social) and are subject to numerous forms of authority. Economic authority is most often thought of highly decentralized while political authority comes from above. As such, departing from traditional economics, political economy assumes economic outcomes are not simply the result of resources and market forces, but also from political forces that shape outcomes through government policy.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Maksym96 Unemployment benefits in Ukraine
Jwjw9 Economy of Malta
Niknazo Youth unemployment
GardeniaSol Unemployment benefits
Jpreciado97 Unemployment benefits
Layalgs Family policy in the United Kingdom
Emedenas Healthcare in Canada
MHUSDSP18 Military compensation and retirement of Finland
Klobisser Unemployment benefits in Denmark
Noursabri123 Youth unemployment
Vbawa Economy of Cyprus
Jkaur14 Unemployment in Spain
Janek USD Healthcare in Austria
Cssaad Immigration to Sweden
Althaniaf Public pensions in Greece
Adrilar9 Happiness in Japan

Timeline

Week 1

Course meetings
Tuesday, 13 February 2018   |   Thursday, 15 February 2018

Week 2

Course meetings
Tuesday, 20 February 2018   |   Thursday, 22 February 2018
Milestones

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

Week 3

Course meetings
Tuesday, 27 February 2018   |   Thursday, 1 March 2018

Week 4

Course meetings
Tuesday, 6 March 2018   |   Thursday, 8 March 2018

Week 5

Course meetings
Tuesday, 13 March 2018   |   Thursday, 15 March 2018

Week 6

Course meetings
Tuesday, 20 March 2018   |   Thursday, 22 March 2018

Week 7

Course meetings
Tuesday, 27 March 2018   |   Thursday, 29 March 2018

Week 8

Course meetings
Tuesday, 3 April 2018   |   Thursday, 5 April 2018
Assignment - Introduction to the Wikipedia project

 Welcome to your Wikipedia project's course timeline. This page will guide you through the Wikipedia project for your course. Be sure to check with your instructor to see if there are other pages you should be following as well. 


 This page breaks down writing a Wikipedia article into a series of steps, or milestones. These steps include online trainings to help you get started on Wikipedia. 


 Your course has also been assigned a Wikipedia Content Expert. Check your Talk page for notes from them. You can also reach them through the "Get Help" button on this page. 


 To get started, please review the following handouts: 



Assignment - 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. 
  • On the Students tab, assign your chosen topic to yourself.

You've picked a topic and found your sources. Now it's time to start writing.

Week 9

Course meetings
Tuesday, 10 April 2018   |   Thursday, 12 April 2018
Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 10

Course meetings
Tuesday, 17 April 2018   |   Thursday, 19 April 2018

Week 11

Course meetings
Tuesday, 24 April 2018   |   Thursday, 26 April 2018

Week 12

Course meetings
Tuesday, 1 May 2018   |   Thursday, 3 May 2018
Assignment - Draft (and post) your paragraphs

You are expected to contribute 3 paragraphs to any wikipedia page dealing with the content discussed in the course - Each paragraph should include at least 3 references (only one of which can be from a course assigned reading.

  • When you make a small claim, clearly state the fact in your own words, and then cite the source where you found the information.



Creating a new article?


  •  Write an outline of that topic in the form of a standard Wikipedia article's "lead section." Write it in your sandbox
    •  A "lead" section is not a traditional introduction. It should summarize, very briefly, what the rest of the article will say in detail. The first paragraph should include important, broad facts about the subject. A good example is Ada Lovelace. See Editing Wikipedia page 9 for more ideas. 

Improving an existing article?


  •  Identify what's missing from the current form of the article.  Make notes for improvement in your sandbox.  In your sandbox, write a few sentences about what you plan to contribute to the selected article.  
    •  Compile a list of relevant, reliable books, journal articles, or other sources. Post that bibliography in your sandbox. Make sure to check in on the Talk page to see if anyone has advice on your bibliography. 

Don't forget to post!


  • Once your drafts on your sandbox are complete, make your additions live on the main pages.
  • Due by May 4



Resources: Editing Wikipedia pages 7–9


Milestones