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{{nutshell|For this project, students will write or edit an entry or entries on Wikipedia that have to do with central Georgia.}}
{{goal|Write or revise an entry or entries on Wikipedia concerning Macon or the central Georgia area.}}
{{notice|Before beginning, see {{crossreference|[[Writing on a Wiki]]}} and be sure to go through the appropriate training (see your syllabus).}}


'''In this Wikipedia writing requirement, students find topics that aren’t covered well on Wikipedia. They research those topics with quality sources, and construct a well-referenced encyclopedia article.'''
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[[File:Macon-cherry-blossoms.jpg|thumb|Macon Cherry Blossoms]]
[[File:Macon-cherry-blossoms.jpg|thumb|Macon Cherry Blossoms]]
The aim of this requirement is to write '''an original article''' or make '''major contributions''' to an existing article or articles on Wikipedia — the most popular and arguably the most successful crowd-sourced project on the Internet. Instead of just a paper that satisfies a classroom requirement, you will be working on something real and significant: collaborating to create knowledge that can benefit everyone. Even though you are students, your participation has a very real significance in this course.
The aim of this requirement is to write '''an original article''' or make '''major contributions''' to an existing article or articles on Wikipedia — the most popular and arguably the most successful crowd-sourced project on the Internet. Instead of just a paper that satisfies a classroom requirement, you will be working on something real and significant: collaborating to create knowledge that can benefit everyone. Even though you are students, your participation has a very real significance in this course.


For this class, contributions<ref>Consider the amount of research and writing that would go into a research paper. I’m not interested in length or the word count, but I am interested in consistent and contentious work. Also, work on this project should be on-going throughout the semester — not a last-minute sprint to meet the deadline.</ref> will be '''an entry or entries dealing with a local ([[w:Macon, Georgia|Macon, GA]]) person, place, or thing''': anything from the [[w:Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park|Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park]] to the [[w:Cannonball House (Macon, Georgia)|Cannonball House]]. Many articles already exist on Wikipedia that you could improve by filling in content gaps, or you could write an original article about Macon, GA.<ref>We will talk more about choosing an article, but keep the following in mind as you consider: avoid good or popular articles (Featured or Good articles); avoid controversial topics; look for red links, or articles that are needed but not written yet and start- or stub-class articles; pick only a '''notable''' topic — or one that has coverage in at least 3 reliable sources beyond trivial mentions.</ref> The best articles will use ''local'' research to support them. Once you have chosen your article or articles, be sure to assign them to yourself under the Student tb on WikiEdu — I’ll remind you about this on a weekly lesson.
For this class, contributions<ref>Consider the amount of research and writing that would go into a research paper. I’m not interested in length or the word count, but I am interested in consistent and contentious work. Also, work on this project should be on-going throughout the semester — not a last-minute sprint to meet the deadline.</ref> will be '''an entry or entries dealing with a local ([[w:Macon, Georgia|Macon, GA]]) person, place, or thing''': anything from the [[w:Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park|Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park]] to the [[w:Cannonball House (Macon, Georgia)|Cannonball House]]. Many articles already exist on Wikipedia that you could improve by filling in content gaps, or you could write an original article about Macon, GA.<ref>We will talk more about choosing an article, but keep the following in mind as you consider: avoid good or popular articles (Featured or Good articles); avoid controversial topics; look for red links, or articles that are needed but not written yet and start- or stub-class articles; pick only a '''[[w:Wikipedia:Notability|notable]]''' topic — or one that has coverage in at least 3 reliable sources beyond trivial mentions.</ref> The best articles will use ''local'' research to support them. Once you have chosen your article or articles, be sure to assign them to yourself under the Student tab on WikiEdu — I’ll remind you about this on a weekly lesson.
 
[[File:NMAC3108-Sm19-RQ1.ogg|thumb|Audio project introduction.]]
Wikipedia work will be detailed and supported by WikiEdu.org. Students will complete training, discussions, and other activities via their web site each week as integral components of this assignment. First, you must enroll using your Wikipedia login. Just follow the directions on your syllabus.
Wikipedia work will be detailed and supported by WikiEdu.org. Students will complete training, discussions, and other activities via their web site each week as integral components of this assignment. First, you must enroll using your Wikipedia login. Just follow the directions on your syllabus.


While assignments dealing with the wiki will be on WikiEdu, I will attempt to link everything from this site on your syllabus. See the lesson breakdown for more details and specifics as you work your way through training.
While assignments dealing with the wiki will be on WikiEdu, I will attempt to link everything from this site on your syllabus. See the lesson breakdown for more details and specifics as you work your way through training.


==Resources==
{{notice|Before beginning, see {{crossreference|[[Writing on a Wiki]]}} and be sure to go through the appropriate training (under individual lessons).}}
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* [https://ask.wikiedu.org/questions/ Ask a Question] on WikiEdu.
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* [[Writing on a Wiki]]
 
* [https://youtu.be/nglTCzGrO7M Editing Wikipedia] (Video)
==MGA Resources==
* [[w:Wikipedia:TWA/Portal|Wikipedia Tutorial]]
* [https://mga.libcal.com/appointments/deborah Schedule an Appointment with Deborah Stanfield]<ref>Our librarian support this semester is Deborah Stanfield, who can assist with your research.</ref>
* ''[[w:Help: Wikipedia: The Missing Manual|Wikipedia: The Missing Manual]]''
* [https://guides.mga.edu/c.php?g=939809&p=6772855 Writing for Digital Media Subject Guide]. This is a list of MGA resources for your project research.
* “[[w:Wikipedia:A primer for newcomers|A Primer for Newcomers]]”
* [http://mgaarchives.bibblib.org Washington Memorial Archives]: do some research downtown.
* “[[w:Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|Contributing to Wikipedia]]”
* [[w:Wikipedia:Writing_better_articles|Writing Better Articles]]
* “[[w:Help:Introduction to referencing with VisualEditor/1|Introduction to Referencing]]”
* [[w:Help:Referencing for beginners|Referencing for Beginners]]”
* [[w:Wikipedia:Citation templates|Citation Templates]]
** [[w:Template:Cite_book|Book Citation Template]]
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==Notes==
==Notes==

Latest revision as of 10:28, 9 July 2019

Syllabus RQ1 RQ2 RQ3 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8  
58774 & 59513 NMAC 3108.01–.02 Online Summer, 2019

In this Wikipedia writing requirement, students find topics that aren’t covered well on Wikipedia. They research those topics with quality sources, and construct a well-referenced encyclopedia article.

Macon Cherry Blossoms

The aim of this requirement is to write an original article or make major contributions to an existing article or articles on Wikipedia — the most popular and arguably the most successful crowd-sourced project on the Internet. Instead of just a paper that satisfies a classroom requirement, you will be working on something real and significant: collaborating to create knowledge that can benefit everyone. Even though you are students, your participation has a very real significance in this course.

For this class, contributions[1] will be an entry or entries dealing with a local (Macon, GA) person, place, or thing: anything from the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park to the Cannonball House. Many articles already exist on Wikipedia that you could improve by filling in content gaps, or you could write an original article about Macon, GA.[2] The best articles will use local research to support them. Once you have chosen your article or articles, be sure to assign them to yourself under the Student tab on WikiEdu — I’ll remind you about this on a weekly lesson.

Audio project introduction.

Wikipedia work will be detailed and supported by WikiEdu.org. Students will complete training, discussions, and other activities via their web site each week as integral components of this assignment. First, you must enroll using your Wikipedia login. Just follow the directions on your syllabus.

While assignments dealing with the wiki will be on WikiEdu, I will attempt to link everything from this site on your syllabus. See the lesson breakdown for more details and specifics as you work your way through training.

Wikipedia Resources

MGA Resources

Notes

  1. Consider the amount of research and writing that would go into a research paper. I’m not interested in length or the word count, but I am interested in consistent and contentious work. Also, work on this project should be on-going throughout the semester — not a last-minute sprint to meet the deadline.
  2. We will talk more about choosing an article, but keep the following in mind as you consider: avoid good or popular articles (Featured or Good articles); avoid controversial topics; look for red links, or articles that are needed but not written yet and start- or stub-class articles; pick only a notable topic — or one that has coverage in at least 3 reliable sources beyond trivial mentions.
  3. Our librarian support this semester is Deborah Stanfield, who can assist with your research.