Dr. Simona Bartl is the instructor for an upper division Bioethics class. This is her assignment for that class.
Writing Assignment 3: Bioethics Wikipedia Entry 30 points
Due Wednesday November 6, 2013, 10 AM. I can see when you have completed the assignment from the Page History. You do not need to turn anything in to me. I can grade your work online.
The goal of this assignment is to identify a scholarly review paper (secondary source) and write an article describing it on Wikipedia. You will need to cite papers in this article that are related to the background or empirical data as well. This is a factual article and should not contain any of your own novel ideas.
1. Identify your Paper (5 points) Graded Task: On the course iLearn questionnaire post the citation for your paper and a link to it or the abstract. The paper you describe should be recent.
2. Create a Wikipedia Account if you do not already have one and share your user name in the iLearn questionnaire (3 points)
3. Start writing your Encyclopedia Entry in a sandbox area in their own user space. Once you have logged in you will see a link to your very own sandbox up in the upper right of the screen. You can add text and other content to the text editing box. Then write a short edit summary, and save the page. Once you have added in the blurred words, then you can show a preview.
4. Post your article on the appropriate Wiki Page (30 pts) and post the link on the iLearn questionnaire (2 pts)
Grading rubric Wikipedia Writing Assignment (Written article = 30 of 40 points; 10 points are for logistics only)
Logistics (10 points):
Format (12 points):
Content (18 pts):
Your task is to read the sources and summarize the information into an easy-to-read, understandable article that synthesizes the information. You should not make "shopping lists" of complicated facts. If you are missing major bits of information, or have included incorrect information without citations to back up your findings, you will lose points. You should pay attention to comments and suggestions given to you by your peers and the Wikipedia community during "Wikipedia:Peer Review". If you decide that comments are not valid, then there should be substantial reasoning as to why you hold this claim.
Point Deductions:
Bonus Points
If your article attains "Wikipedia:Featured Article" status before the end of the semester, then you automatically receive all 40 points, plus 10 points of extra credit. Note that according to one Wikipedia editor, this is not a very realistic goal. You and I must consult with an editor prior to submitting anything for nomination, because it generates much work for the peer-reviewers.
Images (optional)
You can add an image that was made by you or is in the public domain by using Wikimedia Commons. Personal images must be placed in the Commons and then linked to your article. You do NOT need to add a graphic, but you may if it helps clarify your point. Here is a tutorial: Wikipedia:Picture_tutorial.
Dr. Simona Bartl is the instructor for an upper division Bioethics class. This is her assignment for that class.
Writing Assignment 3: Bioethics Wikipedia Entry 30 points
Due Wednesday November 6, 2013, 10 AM. I can see when you have completed the assignment from the Page History. You do not need to turn anything in to me. I can grade your work online.
The goal of this assignment is to identify a scholarly review paper (secondary source) and write an article describing it on Wikipedia. You will need to cite papers in this article that are related to the background or empirical data as well. This is a factual article and should not contain any of your own novel ideas.
1. Identify your Paper (5 points) Graded Task: On the course iLearn questionnaire post the citation for your paper and a link to it or the abstract. The paper you describe should be recent.
2. Create a Wikipedia Account if you do not already have one and share your user name in the iLearn questionnaire (3 points)
3. Start writing your Encyclopedia Entry in a sandbox area in their own user space. Once you have logged in you will see a link to your very own sandbox up in the upper right of the screen. You can add text and other content to the text editing box. Then write a short edit summary, and save the page. Once you have added in the blurred words, then you can show a preview.
4. Post your article on the appropriate Wiki Page (30 pts) and post the link on the iLearn questionnaire (2 pts)
Grading rubric Wikipedia Writing Assignment (Written article = 30 of 40 points; 10 points are for logistics only)
Logistics (10 points):
Format (12 points):
Content (18 pts):
Your task is to read the sources and summarize the information into an easy-to-read, understandable article that synthesizes the information. You should not make "shopping lists" of complicated facts. If you are missing major bits of information, or have included incorrect information without citations to back up your findings, you will lose points. You should pay attention to comments and suggestions given to you by your peers and the Wikipedia community during "Wikipedia:Peer Review". If you decide that comments are not valid, then there should be substantial reasoning as to why you hold this claim.
Point Deductions:
Bonus Points
If your article attains "Wikipedia:Featured Article" status before the end of the semester, then you automatically receive all 40 points, plus 10 points of extra credit. Note that according to one Wikipedia editor, this is not a very realistic goal. You and I must consult with an editor prior to submitting anything for nomination, because it generates much work for the peer-reviewers.
Images (optional)
You can add an image that was made by you or is in the public domain by using Wikimedia Commons. Personal images must be placed in the Commons and then linked to your article. You do NOT need to add a graphic, but you may if it helps clarify your point. Here is a tutorial: Wikipedia:Picture_tutorial.