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Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Boston University/Public Writing Across Genres (Spring 2021)

{{course details

| course_name = Public Writing Across Genres

| instructor_username = Marimilan

| instructor_realname = Marisa Milanese

| support_staff = Ian (Wiki Ed)

| subject =

| start_date = 2021-01-26 00:00:00 UTC

| end_date = 2021-04-29 23:59:59 UTC

| institution = Boston University

| expected_students = 20

| assignment_page = Wikipedia:Wiki_Ed/Boston_University/Public_Writing_Across_Genres_(Spring_2021)

| slug = Boston_University/Public_Writing_Across_Genres_(Spring_2021)

| campaigns = Spring 2021

| dashboard.wikiedu.org = yes

}}

In this class, you will learn about the growing call for scholars to communicate their research to the public and, through course readings and regular short writing exercises, study and practice the genres that academic researchers and other serious thinkers use to shape public discourse. You will also have the opportunity to explore the immediate relevance of an academic research project you are passionate about and “translate” it to reach a public audience. You will read and write in several public genres, including contributing to a Wikipedia article.

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{{student table row|Pmatthew2001|Kulczyk Foundation|}}

{{student table row|Weepyposse|Teamfight Tactics, Treatment of cancer|}}

{{student table row|Hk1546|Potato salad|}}

{{student table row|Daki9644|National Library of Korea, Activist Ageing, Religion in South Korea|}}

{{student table row|Ccal125|Micro-sustainability, Ecosystem diversity, Sustainable land management|}}

{{student table row|Dogsrule0305|Grief therapy dog, Dandiya Raas|}}

{{student table row|PublicWriterABC|All Too Well|}}

{{student table row|Mwykim7|User:Mwykim7/Choose an Article, Social physics|}}

{{student table row|Armgueyik|Economy of Armenia|}}

{{student table row|Coolbreezeplant|Action civics|}}

{{student table row|Cath0131|Gender pay gap in sports|}}

{{student table row|Ad2468|Refugees of the Syrian Civil War in Lebanon|}}

{{student table row|ChelseaBlueForever|Shanghainese|}}

{{student table row|ButterKnifeMan|Economic policy of the Joe Biden administration, 2020 Puerto Rico gubernatorial election, Alt-lite|}}

{{student table row|Yupthatsmethx|Jersey Shore (TV series), The Reader, Democratic backsliding, The Reader (2008 film)|}}

{{student table row|Noboyfriend noproblem123|Censorship of TikTok|}}

{{student table row|CSHHKX|Guzheng|}}

{{student table row|KeniseNeal|Alpha Phi Alpha|}}

{{student table row|Foxccon|Computer science, Vietnamese language, Electronic dance music|}}

{{student table row|Sarahcamel|Forever and Always (Taylor Swift Song)|}}

{{student table row|ButterKnifeManTheSecond|Rugged individualism|}}

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{{start of course timeline}}

= Week 1 =

{{start of course week|2021-01-26|2021-01-28}}

{{assignment|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.)

{{assignment|Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia}}

{{in class|In class - Discussion}}

{{end of course week}}

= Week 2 =

{{start of course week|2021-02-02|2021-02-04}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Choose possible topics}}

Resource: [https://wikiedu.org/editingwikipedia#page=6 Editing Wikipedia], page 6

{{in class|In class - Discussion}}

{{end of course week}}

= Week 3 =

{{start of course week|2021-02-09|2021-02-11}}

{{in class|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:

  • [https://wikiedu.org/editingwikipedia Editing Wikipedia]
  • [https://wikiedu.org/evaluatingwikipedia Evaluating Wikipedia]

{{assignment milestones|Everyone has a Wikipedia account}}

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

{{end of course week}}

= Week 4 =

{{start of course week|2021-02-16|2021-02-18}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Evaluating Articles and Sources}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Start drafting your contributions}}

Resource: [https://wikiedu.org/editingwikipedia#page=7 Editing Wikipedia], pages 7–9

{{assignment|Assignment - Finding Your Article}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Choose Your Article}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Review the rules for health topics}}

{{end of course week}}

= Week 5 =

{{start of course week|2021-02-23|2021-02-25}}

{{assignment|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: [https://wikiedu.org/editingwikipedia#page=13 Editing Wikipedia], page 13

{{assignment|Assignment - 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.

{{assignment|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!

{{end of course week}}

= Week 6 =

{{start of course week|2021-03-02}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Final article}}

It's the final week to develop your article.

  • Read [https://wikiedu.org/editingwikipedia#page=15 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!

{{in class|In class - In-class presentation}}

{{assignment milestones|You've finished your Wikipedia assignment!}}

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

{{end of course week}}