Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Florida International University/Dynamic Tensions (Spring 2020)
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- Course name
- Dynamic Tensions
- Institution
- Florida International University
- Instructor
- Michelle Romero
- Wikipedia Expert
- Shalor (Wiki Ed)
- Subject
- Business Law & Ethics
- Course dates
- 2020-01-10 00:00:00 UTC – 2020-04-23 23:59:59 UTC
- Approximate number of student editors
- 20
This class focuses on the dynamic tensions between business, law and morality. Often times, our personal values are at odds with (1) what is asked of us or (2) what we are presented with, in the workplace. Lawful, profitable actions may lead to unethical results. The law does not address every situation, and neither do company policies. Can someone “cross the line” without actually “crossing the line?”
Professionals (of any industry) cannot make sound business decisions without considering legal or ethical implications because unethical behavior may create legal risks. Hence, we will attempt to reconcile these issues by discussing and analyzing current events, cases, corporate governance policies, compliance programs and the overall social responsibility of organizations and individuals.
You will be encouraged to think about the effects of your decisions and the decisions of others on business and society. Simultaneously, you will be learning relevant business and legal concepts, honing your critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills—all helping you develop as a leader.
Timeline
Week 2
- Course meetings
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- Thursday, 23 January 2020
- 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 off campus or the next day.)
- Milestones
This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.
Week 3
- Course meetings
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- Thursday, 30 January 2020
- Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
- In class - Discussion
Week 4
- Course meetings
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- Thursday, 6 February 2020
- Assignment - Review the rules for health topics
- Assignment - Choose possible topics
Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 6
- In class - Discussion
Week 5
- Course meetings
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- Thursday, 13 February 2020
- Assignment - Add to an article
- Assignment - Exercise
- 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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- Thursday, 5 March 2020
- Assignment - Peer review an article
- In class - Discussion
- Milestones
Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.
- 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 7
- Course meetings
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- Thursday, 12 March 2020
- 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: Editing Wikipedia, page 13
Week 8
- Course meetings
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- Thursday, 19 March 2020
- 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 - 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!
Week 9
- Course meetings
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- Thursday, 26 March 2020
- 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.
- Don't forget that you can ask for help from your Wikipedia Expert at any time!
- Assignment - Reflective essay
- Milestones
Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.