Wikipedia Assignment + How To Edit Wikipedia

Wikipedia Assignment (100 pts): Contribute at least one piece of cited information to a Wikipedia page that you find lacking. We will be going over how to edit Wikipedia in class, but it is your responsibility to ensure that your information maintains academic integrity through verifiably cited sources. Take a screenshot of your contribution (wiki pages get edited quickly) and post it to the class blog, along with a brief description of your process. Throughout the quarter, note the changes that occur to your entry.

Due Monday 2.9.15 at 2pm (file upload available on Canvas)

How to Edit Wikipedia

• Wikipedia Tutorial on Editing - start here
• Wikipedia Standards for Citations
• Section 1: Types of Citations
• Section 5: What Information to Include
• Section 6: Citation Style
• Can be ANY standard citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago) as long as it is consistent
• Create an account with Wikipedia
• Play in the Wikipedia Sandbox to practice
• Go to the page you want to edit, hit the "edit" tab
• Enter your addition, press the "Cite your sources: <ref></ref>" button (bottom right)
• Insert citation
• Be sure to include a brief edit summary in the box
• Press "Preview" -- double check your work
• Submit
• Be sure to take a screen shot!
• Macs: SHIFT + COMMAND + 4 (screenshot will be saved to Desktop)
• Windows - 3 options
• Submit in Canvas