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Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Laurentian University/Seminars in Forensic Science (2022W)

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| course_name = Seminars in Forensic Science

| instructor_username = FORSLU

| instructor_realname = Michèle Bobyn

| support_staff = Ian (Wiki Ed)

| subject = Science Communication

| start_date = 2022-01-11 00:00:00 UTC

| end_date = 2022-04-15 23:59:59 UTC

| institution = Laurentian University

| expected_students = 32

| assignment_page = Wikipedia:Wiki_Ed/Laurentian_University/Seminars_in_Forensic_Science_(2022W)

| slug = Laurentian_University/Seminars_in_Forensic_Science_(2022W)

| campaigns = Communicating Science, Spring 2022

| dashboard.wikiedu.org = yes

}}

Official course description: ‘Selected topics in the area of forensic science will be discussed. The topics of discussion will centre on current issues surrounding the analytical procedures and interpretation of non-biological evidence.” In practice, Students are tasked with finding and evaluating the “science” in Forensic Science disciplines. There are three key objectives to this course. You will • be introduced to the process of self-education through review of information as presented in the medium in which scientists communicate their findings: peer-reviewed journal articles; • gain experience in the preparation of reports based on literature reviews of primary sources in current forensic science publications; • enhance your abilities in verbal and written communication by completing an oral presentation as well as creating/editing a Wikipedia article on selected topics in forensic science. Your reports must • Identify/discuss the relevance of the topic in forensic investigation • Identify/discuss the types of evidence analyzed within the topic area • Identify and briefly describe methods of analysis of the evidence in question • Review and evaluate the method(s) in terms of forensic relevance, operational and/or conceptual principles, foundational and applied validity, and reliability; and highlight the implications and limitations of such an analysis • Cite relevant literature (which must include a significant component from the primary literature), and critically evaluate this literature, where appropriate.

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{{student table row|Kristinapham|Forensic photography|Hair analysis, Forensic accounting}}

{{student table row|Hstephen1|Forensic pathology, Forensic facial reconstruction|}}

{{student table row|NJodkoN|Post-mortem interval, Forensic palynology|}}

{{student table row|Vandkate|Forensic pathology, Forensic dentistry, Autopsy|}}

{{student table row|Jennahughson|Forensic dentistry, Forensic entomology|Footwear}}

{{student table row|CaileanThompson|Forensic toxicology|}}

{{student table row|Sleavers|Forensic accounting|}}

{{student table row|Kristinavalle22|Forensic serology|Fingerprint powder, Forensic photography}}

{{student table row|Kelseycheff24|Forensic dentistry|}}

{{student table row|Ctaylz|Forensic toxicology|}}

{{student table row|Jqle626|Forensic Linguistics|}}

{{student table row|Ichevrier|Forensic tire tread evidence|}}

{{student table row|Bella LC|Corpse decomposition|Forensic serology, Fiber analysis}}

{{student table row|FeloniousMunk|Phadebas|}}

{{student table row|Dvigna|Hair analysis, Footwear, Taphonomy|Fingerprint powder, Post-mortem chemistry}}

{{student table row|Mullimia|Facial composite, Forensic linguistics|}}

{{student table row|Basil B Caraway|Fingerprint powder|Forensic Glass Analysis, Forensic serology}}

{{student table row|Amandamilford|Fiber analysis|}}

{{student table row|Labdeldayem|Forensic Glass Analysis|Corpse decomposition, Post-mortem interval}}

{{student table row|KylaVaillancourt||}}

{{student table row|Sophiepat|Post-mortem chemistry, Forensic geology|Autopsy}}

{{student table row|Hlecuyer||}}

{{student table row|Avialva||}}

{{student table row|Igrechlaurentian|Forensic engineering|Forensic DNA analysis, Gunshot residue}}

{{student table row|Bellalu91|Wildlife forensic science|}}

{{student table row|Haileyorser||}}

{{student table row|Dlaundry|Forensic pathology|}}

{{student table row|BSch2001||}}

{{student table row|Mcoccoloco|Gunshot residue, Forensic science, Forensic firearm examination, Forensic entomology|}}

{{student table row|Locard's Attic|Forensic mycology|}}

{{student table row|RileyTrottier||}}

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= Week 2 =

{{start of course week|2022-01-20}}

{{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], pages 1–5
  • [https://wikiedu.org/evaluatingwikipedia Evaluating Wikipedia]

{{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 - Wikipedia assignment blog}}

Begin a blog about your experiences . Or start a Discussion Thread on D2L. You can use discussion questions to frame your entries, or reflect on the research and writing process. Create at least one blog entry or Discussion post each week during the Wikipedia assignment.

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

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

{{end of course week}}

= Week 3 =

{{start of course week|2022-01-24|2022-01-27}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia}}

{{in class|In class - Discussion}}

{{end of course week}}

= Week 4 =

{{start of course week|2022-01-31|2022-02-03}}

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

{{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 5 =

{{start of course week|2022-02-07|2022-02-10}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Add to an article}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Exercise}}

{{end of course week}}

= Week 6 =

{{start of course week|2022-02-14|2022-02-17}}

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

{{assignment|Guide(s) for writing articles in your topic area}}

[https://wikiedu.org/chemistry Chemistry]

[https://wikiedu.org/environmental_sciences Environmental Sciences]

[https://wikiedu.org/genes_and_proteins Genes and Proteins]

[https://wikiedu.org/psychology Psychology]

[https://wikiedu.org/science_communication Science Communication]

{{assignment milestones|Everyone has started writing}}

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

{{end of course week}}

= Week 7 =

{{start of course week|2022-02-28|2022-03-03}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Peer review two articles}}

[https://dashboard.wikiedu.org/training/students/peer-review Guiding framework]

{{in class|In class - Discussion}}

{{assignment milestones|Peer reviews are complete}}

Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.

{{end of course week}}

= Week 8 =

{{start of course week|2022-03-07|2022-03-10}}

{{assignment|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:

  • [https://wikiedu.org/editingwikipedia#page=12 Editing Wikipedia], pages 12 and 14
  • Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have any questions.

{{end of course week}}

= Week 9 =

{{start of course week|2022-03-14|2022-03-17}}

{{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

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= Week 10 =

{{start of course week|2022-03-21|2022-03-24}}

{{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 11 =

{{start of course week|2022-03-28|2022-03-31}}

{{assignment|Assignment - Final article}}

It's the penultimate 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!

{{end of course week}}

= Week 12 =

{{start of course week|2022-04-04|2022-04-07}}

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

{{assignment|Assignment - Reflective Essay}}

{{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!

{{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}}