Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Pace University/Industry Theory and Practice 74252 (fall 2022)
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- Course name
- Industry Theory and Practice 74252
- Institution
- Pace University
- Instructor
- Katherine Fink
- Wikipedia Expert
- Ian (Wiki Ed)
- Subject
- Communications
- Course dates
- 2022-09-12 00:00:00 UTC – 2022-12-19 23:59:59 UTC
- Approximate number of student editors
- 18
This course will thoroughly examine theories related to communication in the workplace. In addition, strong focus will be given to improving practical, professional communication skills. The course will incorporate current events related to the professional communications field and examine the influence of new technologies on the work place. Practical exercises to build effective communication including e-portfolios and online groups will also be explored.
On Wikipedia: students will create or improve articles on topics related to communications topics covered in this course.
Timeline
Week 1
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 12 September 2022
- 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:
- Editing Wikipedia, pages 1–5
- Evaluating Wikipedia
- 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.)
- Milestones
This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.
Week 2
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 19 September 2022
- Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
Week 3
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 26 September 2022
- Assignment - Choose your article
- Guide(s) for writing articles in your topic area
Week 4
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 3 October 2022
- Assignment - Make a small edit
Week 5
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 10 October 2022
- 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 6
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 17 October 2022
- Assignment - Peer review two articles
- Milestones
Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.
Week 7
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 24 October 2022
- 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 8
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 31 October 2022
- Assignment - Continue improving your article
This week, make sure all of your edits are in your draft sandbox. You should have at least four sources at this point. In addition, try to add an image or a Wikilink.
Week 9
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 7 November 2022
- Assignment - Another round of peer edits
You will do two more peer reviews. Review the guiding framework from Week 6 if needed.
Week 10
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 14 November 2022
- 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.
- Then, move your edits out of your sandbox and into the Wikipedia article.
- Don't forget that you can ask for help from your Wikipedia Expert at any time!
Week 11
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 28 November 2022
- Assignment - Reflect upon your Wikipedia experience
Week 12
- Course meetings
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- Monday, 5 December 2022
- Milestones
Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.