Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/The University of British Columbia/CHEM 300 (Fall)

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Course name
CHEM 300
Institution
The University of British Columbia
Instructor
Emma Davy
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Chemistry
Course dates
2022-09-06 00:00:00 UTC – 2022-12-22 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
50


CHEM 300 is a third-year course on communicating chemistry that is taken by our undergraduate chemistry students. The course focusses on written communication skills, oral communication skills, scientific reasoning skills, science & the scientific literature, and professional skills. In our course, we teach students to really think about the context and audience for which they are communicating. In our Wikipedia assignment, students will take ownership of a Wikipedia article on a topic of their choosing, to augment the body of knowledge available to the public. In this way, they will work to take their disciplinary knowledge and communicate in a way that is meaningful and useful to the public.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Sach548 Michael reaction Cloud condensation nuclei, Ketone halogenation
JellyfishFan Automated synthesis Dimer (chemistry), Cholestene
Gracelyn099 Secondary (chemistry) Automated synthesis, Supersaturation
Kmainse Secondary (chemistry) Michael reaction, Passerini reaction
Elainewongso Persuasive writing Carbon black, Nanoelectrochemistry
Rebekah Greenwood Passerini reaction Persuasive writing, Secondary (chemistry)
Cayeung Cholestene Voltammetry, Nanochemistry
Tiff592 Nanoelectrochemistry Copolymer, Potassium bitartrate
Jmoon02 Flowers of sulfur Acid–base extraction, Group 10 element
Elbert Ainsteinium Michael reaction Flowers of sulfur, Cloud condensation nuclei
Chhan02 Nanoelectrochemistry Ketone halogenation, Dimer (chemistry)
Jlt156 Acid–base extraction Automated synthesis, Cholestene
Ymukohya Nanoelectrochemistry Supersaturation, Michael reaction
Kat3r1nayr Michael reaction Passerini reaction, Persuasive writing
Tsang Karl Ketone halogenation Carbon black, Nanoelectrochemistry
Siluna Group 10 element Secondary (chemistry), Voltammetry
TROLLSworldtour Flowers of sulfur Nanochemistry, Copolymer
Joannaubc Secondary (chemistry) Potassium bitartrate, Acid–base extraction
Kyraa.lien Automated synthesis Group 10 element, Flowers of sulfur
Sliverash Group 10 element Cloud condensation nuclei, Ketone halogenation
Grapesszz Potassium bitartrate Dimer (chemistry), Automated synthesis
Mehakk12 Dimer (chemistry) Cholestene, Supersaturation
Kyall P Cloud condensation nuclei Michael reaction, Passerini reaction
MeganMezera Automated synthesis Persuasive writing, Nanoelectrochemistry
Sheryl Munshan Passerini reaction Carbon black, Secondary (chemistry)
Yungad Nanochemistry Voltammetry, Copolymer
Stepagco Copolymer Nanochemistry, Potassium bitartrate
Xiaoxu Qing Nanochemistry Acid–base extraction, Group 10 element
Sganz3 Passerini reaction Flowers of sulfur, Cloud condensation nuclei
Hotdawgluver420 Green textile Ketone halogenation, Dimer (chemistry)
Thejigglyjello Cholestene Automated synthesis, Supersaturation
Greta Margaux Carbon black Cholestene, Michael reaction
Rickyc2002 Acid–base extraction Passerini reaction, Persuasive writing
Thebluecardigan Flowers of sulfur Carbon black, Nanoelectrochemistry
Jessica M79 Ketone halogenation Secondary (chemistry), Voltammetry
Jrumscheidt Voltammetry Nanochemistry, Copolymer
Shenassak Voltammetry Potassium bitartrate, Acid–base extraction
Ishachahal Cloud condensation nuclei Group 10 element, Flowers of sulfur
Bouchiechan Green textile Cloud condensation nuclei, Ketone halogenation, Nanochemistry
MD092022 Dimer (chemistry) Automated synthesis, Cholestene
Baddweather Dimer (chemistry), Supersaturation
Chlorinetwist Copolymer Michael reaction, Passerini reaction
Mwongz Carbon black Persuasive writing, Nanoelectrochemistry
Aaronkroeker Dimer (chemistry) Carbon black, Secondary (chemistry)
Basketball2023 Ketone halogenation Voltammetry, Nanochemistry
AccountAlias Carbon black Copolymer, Potassium bitartrate
Ddoroc Potassium bitartrate Acid–base extraction, Group 10 element
Jerms24 Green textile Flowers of sulfur, Cloud condensation nuclei
Cemes4 Voltammetry Ketone halogenation, Dimer (chemistry)
Dashanator Copolymer Automated synthesis, Cholestene
Shionmoon Acid–base extraction Supersaturation, Michael reaction
KZhengUBC Cloud condensation nuclei Passerini reaction, Persuasive writing

Timeline

Week 2

Course meetings
Wednesday, 14 September 2022   |   Friday, 16 September 2022
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:

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
Tuesday, 20 September 2022   |   Wednesday, 21 September 2022   |   Friday, 23 September 2022
Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
In class - Discussion

Week 4

Course meetings
Tuesday, 27 September 2022   |   Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Assignment - Choose possible topics

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 6

In class - Discussion

Week 5

Course meetings
Tuesday, 4 October 2022   |   Wednesday, 5 October 2022   |   Friday, 7 October 2022
Assignment - Make a small edit
Assignment - Copyedit an article
Assignment - Finalize your topic and find sources

Week 6

Course meetings
Tuesday, 11 October 2022   |   Wednesday, 12 October 2022   |   Friday, 14 October 2022
Assignment - Start drafting your contributions

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Guide(s) for writing articles in your topic area

Chemistry

Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 7

Course meetings
Tuesday, 18 October 2022   |   Wednesday, 19 October 2022   |   Friday, 21 October 2022
Assignment - Continue working on your article

Week 8

Course meetings
Tuesday, 25 October 2022   |   Wednesday, 26 October 2022   |   Friday, 28 October 2022
In class - Discussion
Assignment - Peer review two articles

Guiding framework

Milestones

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

Week 9

Course meetings
Tuesday, 1 November 2022   |   Wednesday, 2 November 2022   |   Friday, 4 November 2022
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 10

Course meetings
Tuesday, 8 November 2022
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 11

Course meetings
Tuesday, 15 November 2022   |   Wednesday, 16 November 2022   |   Friday, 18 November 2022
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.

Week 12

Course meetings
Tuesday, 22 November 2022   |   Wednesday, 23 November 2022   |   Friday, 25 November 2022
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 13

Course meetings
Tuesday, 29 November 2022   |   Wednesday, 30 November 2022   |   Friday, 2 December 2022
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.