| Date | Description |
| 1/17 |
Write a 1-page paper covering the following topics: What are some strengths and drawbacks of Wikipedia as a model for communicating scientific information? |
| 1/24 |
By the end of Friday’s class, you should have your own Wikipedia account and a basic understanding of wiki markup language. |
| 1/31 | This week, you should select a stub article that is ranked “High” or “Mid” importance. |
| 2/7 | You should be making significant progress towards finding sources of information for your Wikipedia article. 5 References and send an email to yoiur instructor. |
| 2/28 | By this point, you should be able to transform your stub article into a start-class article. |
| 3/20 |
During the in-class peer review session, you received comments and critiques from your classmates. Write a one-page synthesis of the feedback you received during peer review and how you plan to revise your article to incorporate some of this feedback |
| 3/27 | Revision of your start-class article is due |
| 4/17 | Second revision of article due. |
| 4/24 |
During the in-class peer review session, you received comments and critiques from your classmates. Write a one-page synthesis of the feedback you received during peer review and how you plan to revise your article to incorporate some of this feedback |
| 5/1 | Following the in-class discussion session about the Wikipedia project, you should write a 1-2 page narrative reflecting on this project. Your reflection can include (or not include) whatever you feel is relevant. |
Considering registering yourself in Wikipedia:
How to edit Wikipedia articles:
All current stubs relevant to Wikiproject MCB (Molecular and Cell Biology):
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