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Grading and Instructions

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Pt. 1: Rough Draft and Outline

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Instructions

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IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE HOMEWORK NO. 8

1: Register at both people from your group to Wikipedia

Use your OSU name.# to do this. This is important for grading later on.

2: Complete the Wikipedia for Students Training

This is located here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Training/For_students

IF YOU COMPLETED HOMEWORK NO. 8

1: Visit the Example Pages

I have prepared an example page for you. This is by no means the end all-be all of formats, but generally Wikipedia GA (Good Article) status articles are of a similar format:

While you are here visit the Talk and View History tabs (located at the top left and right corners of the page, respectively. You’ll notice that I have been editing the page quite a bit (Kenitzer.1 is me).

Students from previous semesters have also created pages. See the examples below:

Other Example Pages:

4: Familiarize yourself with GA Status and Criteria

Review this page to see what the criteria for a “Good Article” on Wikipedia is. This is the rubric by which you will be graded:

5: Review existing page, begin researching and create new information in your sandbox

The Sandbox is the primary working space. It is available for public viewing, so when you are working on it don’t be surprised if you see someone else edit it (like our class editors and myself). If you have a neighborhood that has a significantly written article already, please work off that version, but don’t copy and paste the code over. Make notes as needed and in the final ‘rollout’ you can make those changes. When reviewing the current page, note what photos are present, how many, the formatting of the page, as well as the internal links of the page (links from that page to another Wikipedia Page, indicated by linkname). In your outline please note where you think additional photos, maps, images, etc. could be located at. If there isn’t a clear structure to the pace and there is just a block of text, think about how to incorporate that text into your project. Also – create a good outline (like the one below). You don’t have to have every component.

IF YOU HAVE NO EXISTING CONTENT:

Start your page on your sandbox and create a structure for your article as seen below.

6: Explore Your Neighborhood.

You need to go and visit your neighborhood and take photos. You can then upload photos to Wikipedia (which places them in the Public Domain). This doesn’t have to be done RIGHT away, but it is here because I expect photos.

7: Cite your information sources

You should have basic information and sources for your first rough draft. Your sources should be listed in your Sandbox (if not, people WILL come through and add [citation needed] in your Sandbox – since Wikipedians hold themselves accountable). Familiarize yourself with citing in Wikipedia (it is a modified APA format), and prepare your citations in the footnotes.

8: Edit in Wikipedia Sandbox

Make sure you have content in your sandbox by Tuesday, November 11 at 12:45 PM.

Suggested Article Structure

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A suggested structure is as follows (but you don’t have to have every component):

1. Lead Section

The Lead Section, in general, summarizes the most important points about the article. When you search a topic in Google, this is typically what appears!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Lead_section

2. Etymology

Why the neighborhood is named what it is – can be lumped in with history

3. History

This is the bulk of your project. Find out about the history of the neighborhood and provide, in a summarized and neat fashion, a detailed and informed perspective on the neighborhood. Utilize the Library and books on Columbus History, the WOSU Columbus Neighborhood Videos and explore the neighborhood in person to “read” it before you write on it. Another great source of information are Sanborn Maps. These are free to OSU Students and Ohio Residents at http://sanborn.ohioweblibrary.org/

4. Geography

[Place Name] is a neighborhood located in Columbus, Ohio. It is north of [place], south of [places], east of [place] and west of [place]. Its boundaries are [boundary] to the north, [boundary] to the south, [boundary] to the east and [boundary] to the west.

NOTE: That boundaries of neighborhoods are informed by its history, especially here in Columbus. Because of this, boundaries are often time interpreted as ‘fuzzy’ and neighborhoods have the potential to overlap. Additionally, there is a distinct possibility that there are sub-neighborhoods in your neighborhood. You can distinguish between official boundaries, commonly accepted and historic. Many places even have Historic Neighborhood status (which have boundaries as well).

5. Transportation

Streets, Railroad, Public Transportation and stops (COTA or CABS), maybe existing streetcar systems (a sub-heading of Historic Transportation)

6. Structures and Landmarks

If you neighborhood has Nationally Registered Historic Landmarks (Zoom in here to see: http://tools.wmflabs.org/wsm/#12/39.9954/-82.9818) you should mention those. It’s a great way to bulk up an entry with good information, and it can also lead you to more information. Other landmarks may exist as well – notable parks, buildings, residences, etc. may constitute landmarks.

7. Residential

Planning and Zoning have a fantastic tool available to look at parcels and zoning: https://gis.columbus.gov/OSS/

8. Commercial

You may want to denote important things like Grocery Stores, Office Buildings, Etc. Also, Planning and Zoning have a fantastic tool available to look at parcels and zoning: https://gis.columbus.gov/OSS/

9. Industrial

Planning and Zoning have a fantastic tool available to look at parcels and zoning: https://gis.columbus.gov/OSS/

10. Entertainment

There are often Parks, Recreational Facilities, Music Halls, Etc. in your area. Find them and write a paragraph about them. Many times places will have their OWN pages, so link to those.

11. Education

There are more than likely schools in your neighborhood. Tell us what they are, and write a little on them. Many times these schools will have their OWN pages, so link to those.

12. Gallery

A collection of neighborhood images that are ‘left-overs’ from the article. If your neighborhood has this already, consider moving some of the images (they’re already in the public domain) to the body of the article.

Assignment Rubric

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  • Article to 30-50% Completion: 10 points
  • Structure meets basics of GA Status: 5 points
  • Outline with basic sources cited: 5 points
  • Use of existing article integrated: 5 points

Assignment Total: 25 points

Pt. 2: Draft for Peer Review

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Pt. 2a Instructions

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1: Make changes from Rough Draft feedback

The editors and I will provide feedback on the Rough Draft through your personal Talk Page. Incorporate this feedback.

2: Expand Information

At the end of this draft, your article should be about 75-90% complete (in terms of written content). Group sizes dictate the amount of information you should have. For example: my Arena District Rough Draft was around 1800 words. This would be the equivalent of 1 persons worth of work. This is because much of the information (300-500 words) on the page is a summary of existing information.

3: Add citations in footnotes, photos, images, maps, charts, etc.

If you have images, photos, maps or charts please provide their source. If they are your photos, upload them to Wikimedia Commons; please let me know if you do so we can keep a register of photos.

4: Complete Draft in your Wikipedia Sandbox

Complete your Draft for Peer Review by Tuesday, December 2 at 12:45 PM

Pt. 2b Instructions

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1: Take work given to your group and use Talk Page on Wikipedia to give feedback

Review work and give feedback through the Talk Page. Please take the time to substantially review the document. Be critical and provide constructive feedback.

2: Copy Edit Peer Work

Please copy edit your peers work as needed.

3: Complete feedback

Complete Feedback by Friday, December 5 at 5:00 PM

Assignment Rubric

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  • Part A: Article at 90% Complete: 10 points
  • Part A: Proper Citation: 5 points
  • Part A: Provision for Images: 5 points
  • Part B: Constructive Feedback and Copy Editing: 10 points

Assignment Total: 25 points  

Pt. 3: Final Project Content

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Instructions

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1: Make changes from Peer Review feedback

Make changes to your article from the feedback you have received.

2: Complete article and Expand Information

At this draft, your article should be about 100% complete in your sandbox (in terms of written content and images).

3: BE SURE TO HAVE citations in footnotes, photos, images, maps, charts, etc.

If you have images, photos, maps or charts please provide their source.

4: Finalize your project in your Sandbox.

Assignment Rubric

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(HINT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Good_article_criteria)

  • Well-Written: 40 points
  • Verifiable with no original research: 30 points
  • Broad in its coverage: 10 points
  • Neutral: 10 points
  • Stable (or can’t someone dispute the article): 10 points

Assignment Total:100 points

Pt. 4: Final Project Presentation

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Instructions

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1a: IF ARTICLE EXISTED PREVIOUSLY: Copy and Paste the code from your Sandbox into the Main article space and edit previously existing content

1b: IF ARTICLE DIDN'T EXISTED PREVIOUSLY: Submit your page for Review if your page DOES NOT exist.

2: E-Mail Kenitzer.1@osu.edu with link to Wikipedia Page, or Submitted for review.

Assignment Rubric

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  • Upload to Main Space/Submit for Addition: 10 points
  • Appearance of Format Article & Cross-Reference: 10 points
  • Appearance of Page and Multimedia: 10 point

Assignment Total: 30 points

Resources

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Libraries and WorldCat

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Thompson, Knowlton and the Columbus Library all have fantastic materials!

Newspapers, Magazines and Periodicals

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These are easy-to-access; credible; reliable.

Books

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There are lots of books on neighborhoods and history. Sometimes there are informational tid-bits buried in these. Sometimes there are local books that have great history in them as well.

  • Arcadia Publishing Series: http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/state/Ohio
    • Columbus Italians
    • Columbus, Ohio in Vintage Postcards: 1898-1950
    • Columbus: 1860-1910
    • Columbus: 1910-1970
    • Columbus: The Musical Crossroads
    • Columbus: The Story of a City
    • Forgotten Columbus
    • German Columbus
    • Railroad Depots of Central Ohio
    • The Ohio State University Neighborhoods
  • Dunham, T. (2010) Columbus's Industrial Communities. Shutterfly.
  • Lentz, E. (2003) Columbus: The Making of a City. Arcadia Publishing.
  • Hunger, B. (2012) A Historical Guidebook to Old Columbus. Ohio Publishing.
  • Gardiner, R. J. (1902) The Buckeye Capitol Before the Camera
  • Kane, K.M., Sauer, D.U. (2009) Columbus and the Ohio State University Then and Now. Thunder Bay.
  • Betti, T.; Sauer, D.U.; Lentz, E. (2013) Columbus Neighborhoods: A Guide to the Landmarks of Franklinton, German Village, King-Lincoln, Olde Town East, Short North and the University District. The History Press.
  • Betti, T.; Sauer, D.U. (2013) On This Day in Columbus, Ohio History. The History Press.
  • Betti, T.; Sauer, D.U. (2012) Historic Columbus Taverns: The Capital City's Most Storied Saloons. The History Press.
  • Meyers, D. Walker, E.M. (2010) Historic Columbus Crimes (OH): Mama's in the Furnace, the Thing and More. The History Press.
  • Musson, R.A. (2011) Brewing Beer In The Capital City: A History of the Brewing Industry in Columbus, Ohio; Volume I: The Hoster Story. Zepp Publications.
  • Foster, E. (2014) The Ohio State University District: A Neighborhood History. The History Press.
  • Graichen, J. (2010) Remembering German Village: Columbus, Ohio's Historic Treasure. The History Press.
  • Hunker, H. (2000) Columbus, Ohio: a Personal Geography. Ohio State University Press.
  • McClelland, L.S. (1962) Early homes of Columbus. Franklin County Historical Society
  • Sterling, L.A. (1999) Historic homes of Olde Towne, Columbus, Ohio : a Pictorial Guide. Victory Postcards
  • Greater Hilltop Area Commission. (1984) Hilltop USA: History and Homes. Greater Hilltop Area Commission.
  • Hayes, B. (1962) Historic Homes of Columbus. Citizen-Journal.
  • Columbus Landmarks Foundation. (1982) New life for Old Homes : a Columbus Landmarks Foundation Seminar. Ohio Historic Preservation Office
  • Hooper, O.C. (1920) History of the city of Columbus, Ohio : from the founding of Franklinton in 1797, through the World War period, to the year 1920. Memorial Publishing.
  • Speer, M. (1972) Urbanization and reform: Columbus, Ohio, 1870-1900. (Electronic Thesis or Dissertation). Retrieved from https://etd.ohiolink.edu/
  • Pearson, F. B.; Harlor, J. D. (1903) Ohio History Sketches. Press of F.J. Heer. Available Online at http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081843553;view=1up;seq=1

Maps

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Sanborn Maps give you a idea of building use and where there was development for years they were completed. Use this information, but also be aware there is inherent bias in these maps as they were for Insurance Companies (some areas of residential, industrial and commercial were not mapped, intentionally).

Also - you can find many maps in Planning Documents and Comprehensive Plans in our Knowlton Library that outline neighborhood boundaries, like:

Websites

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Another easy-to-access; tend to be less credible or reliable. Many Neighborhoods have their own website, and that is always a great place to start looking for information.

Message Boards

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Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, LinkedIn, Local Business Websites; Chambers of Commerce; Neighborhood Organization, Block Watches, Area Commissions, Development Organizations, Housing and Community Development Corporations (commonly referred to as CDC’s)

Columbus Underground has some information, but BE AWARE some of this is opinion purported as fact.

  • Columbus Underground: www.columbusunderground.com

Videos and Educational Material

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WOSU has a great series they’re building on Neighborhood Historys; good information, but be aware these are made to maximize the number of people WATCHING the shows and sometimes over emphasize specific aspects of neighborhood (like festivals).

Location Markers, Public Documentation and Public Infrastructure

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Many of your neighborhoods have historical markers, public records and more of these odds-and-ends. These act as GREAT content because of their brevity and interesting nature.

City and Neighborhood Marketing Material

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Columbus has a lot of marketing material produced by a variety of places and people.

  • Council of Historic Neighborhoods (2005) Historic Neighborhoods of Columbus
  • Council of Historic Neighborhoods (2010) Historic Neighborhoods of Columbus, Ohio

Personal Interactions and Interviews

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Many times you can reach out directly to neighborhood citizens and get their perspectives



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