Milestones

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

In class - Wikipedia Course Week 1

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. Their names are Helaine Blumenthal and Ian Ramjohn. 

Here is what you need to make sure you do this week!

Monday 1/30 1-3PM on Zoom

• Get a Wiki-account
• Begin reviewing the listed training modules below. There are 18 you need to do across the course! At minimum today you should plan on getting the following done: 
  • Read: Editing Wikipedia, pages 1–9
  • Read: Evaluating Wikipedia
  • The modules listed in the training box below: "Getting Started on Wikipedia" which includes Wikipedia policies and Sandboxes, Talk Pages, and Watch Lists"
• During class we'll discuss: 
  • Class Discussion: Thinking about Wikipedia?
  • Overview of course
  • Understanding Wikipedia as a community
  • Expectations & Etiquette
  • Class Assignments
  • Wikipedia in Progress Sessions

Tuesday 1/31 8:30-10:00

• Library Service with UICOM Librarian: This class will be held with a Rockford librarian and provide reminders on how to identify resources within the UIC library. 
• After class continue to work on the learning modules listed below. Recommended modules for today include: 
  • Building your Bibliography
  • Evaluating Articles and Sources
  • Wikicode vs. Visual Editor
  • Editing Health & Psychology Topics
  • Finding Your Article
  • Find Potential Articles

Friday 2/3 8:30-10:30

• Class Discussion: What is a content gap?
• Come to class with the articles you are considering editing
• Identify why you are interested in them and the goal your edits will meet
• Identify the types of articles you will look for as your resources

In preparation for Monday 2/6

Please read the articles/papers found at this link. Students will be discussing concepts related to why and how people seek health information as well as what people understand regarding health information. 

Resources:

• Resources:
  • Course Syllabus & Attendance Requirements
  • Course Overview  Slides
  • Example Workplan Worksheet
  • Blank Workplan Worksheet
  • WIP Group Assignments
  • Slides for Library Service Session
  • Accessing PCORI Reviews

In class - Week 1 Zoom Links

Monday 1/30 1-4 p.m.: Course Orientation

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uic.zoom.us/j/82805591867?pwd=a2ppaGVDcndpMXR2QkVXSlprZmRUQT09

Meeting ID: 828 0559 1867

Passcode: Xk1C8qAd

Tuesday 1/31 8:30-10 a.m.: Library Services

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https://uic.zoom.us/j/89275709502?pwd=Q2trVVBTcnFBKzZXMGxQT1F6dWlnUT09

Meeting ID: 892 7570 9502

Passcode: a19vB7C9

Friday 2/3 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Wikipedia in Progress

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https://uic.zoom.us/j/85969228926?pwd=c2dlNktTajR4Ui9TeHFyTUtkVlpwdz09

Meeting ID: 859 6922 8926

Passcode: ADBe6P4b

In class - Week 2 Meetings and Instructions

During this week you will:

1. Continue the next required training modules

2. Review your articles Talk Page to inform your plans for changes

3. Complete your work plan and research for your wikipedia article 

4. Document your workplan, bibliography, and plans on your Sandbox

5. Read a series of articles and participate in a discussion on Information Seeking with Dr. Wombacher

6. Contribute to another Wikipedia in Progress Session

Monday February 6, 2022 1PM-4PM

Prior to class today please read the articles/papers found at this link. Students will be discussing concepts related to why and how people seek health information as well as what people understand regarding health information. 

1) Sbaffi et. al. Trust and Credibility in Web-Based Health Information: A review and Agenda for Future Research. J. Med Int. Res. 2017.

2) Mishel, MH. Uncertainty in Illness. State of Science. 1988.

3) Meppelink CS, et. al. "I was Right about Vaccination": Confirmation Bias and Health Literacy in Online Health Information Seeking. J. Health Comm. 2019.

4) Bohner G, et. al. Information Processing Approaches to Persuasion: Integrating Assumptions from the Dual- and Single- Processing Perspectives.  Attitudes & Attitude Change. 

5) Laurent MR and Vickers TJ. Seeking Health Information Online: Does Wikipedia Matter?. J. Am. Med. Info. Assoc. 2009. 

6) Brashers DE. Communication and Uncertainty Management. 2001. 

Friday February 10: Wikipedia In Progress (WIP) meetings:

Please consult the table below for your WIP meeting information. During each WIP session you will need to provide an update on the following:

1. What did I do this week?

2. What will I do by next week?

3. (Optional) What questions do I have for Maureen or the Group?

4. Discussion: Combatting Plaigarism

In class - Week 2 Zoom Links

2/6 1-4 p.m.: Communication

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uic.zoom.us/j/89167953336?pwd=RWJLSFV6TTB0N2JhaGc2bFF5aXJ4dz09

Meeting ID: 891 6795 3336

Passcode: 5U09c5YB

2/10 8:30-10:30 a.m.: WIP Groups

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https://uic.zoom.us/j/82683602527?pwd=bU1YeDB1c1pnQjUrUHZkZVFxQ0RWdz09

Meeting ID: 826 8360 2527

Passcode: qETqLMc4

Guide(s) for writing articles in your topic area

Genes and Proteins

LGBT+ Studies

Medicine

Political Science

Psychology

Science Communication

Sociology

Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

In class - Week 3 Meetings and Instructions

During this week you will: 
1) Continue Wiki-training modules linked above

2) Complete your peer review project

3) Attend a WIP session Friday 17th. 

Monday February 13 1PM-4PM: Misinformation 

This session will be provided by Dr. TJ Webb. Prep work to follow. 

Peer Review Project

Review the list below for your peer review partner(s). Once you have identified your partner, meet with them and discuss their plans for their article. Read and review the article they have chosen and it's talk page. Then compare to the student's Sandbox to ensure that they are meeting the major content gaps and goals outlined on the talk page. Review and read their references to ensure they meet the guidelines for Wikipedia. Review the work on their Sandbox to ensure they are stating concepts in their own words to avoid plagiarism. Once you have completed your review please complete a Wikipedia in Progress Peer Review Form and email it to the student, Dr. Wombacher, and myself by Friday February 17. We will discuss this during the Wikipedia in Progress on Friday. 

As you complete this project please keep the following in mind: 

1. Accuracy in the page you are reviewing
2. Simplicity of language, limited use of medical jargon
3. Flow within sections, section headers, order of sections
4. Adherence to the Wikiproject medicine style guidelines
5. Be mindful to be respectful in your language to your peer
6. Identify specific areas of improved quality as well as specific areas for improvement
7. Share any sources which may be helpful 
8. Be mindful of the intended audience. Provide a recommendation at the end to say if all changes are made if you would recommend the page to: Colleagues, Patients, Layperson

Peer Review Assignments:

1. Amy  DeLa Torre and Nina Tang
2. Jackson Dejure and Taylor Tso
3. Afsara Haque and Jake Pecorin
4. Ryan Parnell and Gabriel Moreno
5. Sri Raghurama and Melissa Dominguez
6. Margaret O’Grady and Aditi Jagadish
7. Won Huh and Sheena Chatrath

In class - Week 3 Zoom Links

2/13 1-4 p.m.: Science Misinformation/Peer Review Project

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uic.zoom.us/j/86701680978?pwd=STkrVmh3ZVdIUzMzMWZ5bGNPREVqdz09

Meeting ID: 867 0168 0978

Passcode: 1zDdBiRP

2/17 8:30-10:30 a.m.: WIP Groups (same zoom link as other WIP group session)

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https://uic.zoom.us/j/82683602527?pwd=bU1YeDB1c1pnQjUrUHZkZVFxQ0RWdz09

Meeting ID: 826 8360 2527

Passcode: qETqLMc4

Assignment - Week 4 Meetings and Instructions

This is the final week of the Wikipedia course. During this week you will complete your edits to your Wikipedia article including any feedbak from your peer review. As you continue to expand and impove your work, format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Don't forget to contact Helaine or Ian if you have any questions about tone or require any help! There is a final check-list in the Editing Wikipedia article on Page 15 which may be useful for you to consult. 

We have four classes this week:

1. Monday February 20th 1-3PM: The Role of the Science Communicator

·       Watch these 2 videos from the 2018 AAAS Annual Force For Science Toolkit Meeting:

o   Science Communication and Public Engagement Fundamentals (First 41 minutes)

o   Engaging the Public with Social Media (First 25 minutes)

·       Complete this quick poll:   https://forms(.)gle/CFvaopVuNQVftVJr9

·       You will be broken into 1 of 3 breakout rooms. Find your group/name below and read the AAFP recommendation for your group. You will have 45 minutes during our session to work with your group on a science communication for an age appropriate group.

2. We will have three classes for students to complete their presentations (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). 

The Final In - Class Presentation

Each student must provide at 15 minute presentation. The presenation should share which article the student chose and why as well as noting any gaps, resources, structure or images that were added/changed. Students should discuss the changes they made and summary finding including what they learned and put into the article and what couldn't be put into the article and why. Students should discuss who the article is useful to now be it patients, learners or colleagues. Students should identify where Peer Review impacted their plans. Lastly students should discuss how their work afects misinformation, meeting the needs of the public, the social editing process or scientific communication. 

In class - Week 4 Zoom Links

2/20 1-4 p.m.: Role of the Communicator

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https://uic.zoom.us/j/82845140785?pwd=NTg5eTY2cUQxb1pRa2JiWWhQN3ZEZz09

Meeting ID: 828 4514 0785

Passcode: 4EFCxL44

Wikipedia Class Presentations

2/22 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

2/23 1-2:30 p.m.

2/24 2-4 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uic.zoom.us/j/84184733255?pwd=dFNUd0M2WGhOS1dWN2VuVm1jQ1hDZz09

Meeting ID: 841 8473 3255

Passcode: amkD58Tn

Milestones

Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.