Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/Boston University/Public Writing (Fall 2021)

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Course name
Public Writing
Institution
Boston University
Instructor
Gwen Kordonowy
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Writing
Course dates
2021-09-01 00:00:00 UTC – 2021-12-15 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
20


BU has a long tradition of connecting what goes on in our classrooms, labs, and libraries to some of the most pressing concerns in the wider world beyond. This class will prepare you to do just that. You will learn about the growing call for scholars to communicate with 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 (Wikipedia entry, multimedia presentation, commentary article), workshop drafts, incorporate digital elements, and pitch a story. We will consider: How are the scholarly and the public complementary? Why does your area of growing academic expertise matter to the public? How can you use different modes of communication to reach diverse audiences?

The Wikipedia article is a key component in students' exploration of a single research topic through several genres over the course of the semester. As they become experts in their topics, they'll be working to bring their expertise to the public in different ways: through the NPOV in Wikipedia and persuasively in the commentary piece.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Lsmunsiff Yarn, Low marsh
Lamya alzahrani Neom
Dskahill Peter Sagan, Road Cycling, Sony A7III, Strava
Kmdelta Field hockey at the Summer Olympics, Orangetheory Fitness, Student teacher
Jasonjcsu5 Tang Wai-lok
Mollyybakerr Hook-up culture, Kesha v. Dr. Luke, Sex education, Sex education in the United States
Nquinn23 Figure skating in the United States, Figure skating spins, Synchronized skating
Grguerra01 The Hu
Tnpowell Native cuisine of Hawaii, Street photography, Coral bleaching
Nataliekwortnik Social anxiety disorder, Depression (mood), Pescetarianism, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Emotional support animal
Fmei00 Embroidery, Badminton, Female education in STEM, Sleep, Non-rapid eye movement sleep
YBengali 2–3 heap, Luis Grijalva, Nico Young
EricaLavranos High marsh
HaoweiDaBeast Private and public schools in China, LGBT rights in China, Guangxi, Liuzhou, Poverty in China, Gaokao
Gabe441 Computer security software
Rmshaw Xiangsheng, Mentalism, Tan Weiwei, Plaid (company), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (soundtrack)
Tiyyah18 Islamic holidays, Eid prayers, Queen of Sheba, Islam in the United States
MBhuttor Sleep-learning, Health For All, Vaccine trial, Women in STEM fields
Alexbirger1 Rockingstone, Rocking Stone, Rocking stone, Twelve-bar blues

Timeline

Week 3

Course meetings
Wednesday, 15 September 2021   |   Friday, 17 September 2021
Milestones

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

Week 4

Course meetings
Monday, 20 September 2021   |   Wednesday, 22 September 2021   |   Friday, 24 September 2021
Assignment - 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:

Assignment - Training module
Assignment - Exercise
Assignment - Review the rules for health topics
In class - Training module
Assignment - Exercise

Week 5

Course meetings
Monday, 27 September 2021   |   Wednesday, 29 September 2021   |   Friday, 1 October 2021
Assignment - Training
Assignment - Training
Assignment - Training
Assignment - Training