User talk:1013-josh

This article is currently the subject of an educational assignment.

This user talk page was created as part of the 1013 Project. It was used by one of the members of an introductory composition class at the University of Minnesota. The project was active from April 16 to May 9, 2007, and has now been archived at User:1013-josh/archive. This user may or may not still be active on Wikipedia.

Colleagues: Group 1	Colleagues: Group 2	Colleagues: Group 3
1013-David (talk · contribs) Bohemian Flats *	1013-Lisa (talk · contribs) Itasca State Park *	1013-jessica (talk · contribs) EAA AirVenture Museum *
1013-shishi (talk · contribs) College of Biological Sciences *	1013-shae (talk · contribs) Arctic haze *	1013-Isaac (talk · contribs) Renewable energy in Iceland *
1013- katie (talk · contribs) Marine conservation activism *	1013-Brendan (talk · contribs) Cave of the Mounds *	1013-christi (talk · contribs) Buffalo Ridge *
1013-luys0001 (talk · contribs) Pillsbury "A" Mill *	1013-rey (talk · contribs) Neonatal nursing in the US *	1013-Andrew (talk · contribs) A Plague of Frogs *
Colleagues: Group 4	Colleagues: Group 5	Colleagues: Group 6
1013-Nqua (talk · contribs) Cefquinome *	1013-Dan (talk · contribs) Doppler spectroscopy *	1013-shannon (talk · contribs) Cross in the Woods *
1013-Jeff (talk · contribs) Pelican Island NWR *	1013-kate (talk · contribs) Great Lakes AOC's *	1013-alex (talk · contribs) Natural organic matter *
1013-whittney (talk · contribs) Fort Lincoln *	1013-precious (talk · contribs) Black Belt (Chicago) *	Brow1901 (talk · contribs) Tainter Lake *
1013-Marty (talk · contribs) Itasca State Park *	1013-andy (talk · contribs) Crocodile Lake NWR *
Note: If you need to access your old draft page, click the asterisk after your article*
Instructor: 1013-josh (talk · contribs)
Coursework: Current Assignments, What We Covered in Class, Josh's Sample Formatting Page
Class Links: Recent Questions for Josh, Recent Notes for the Class
Help Links: Wikipedia:Tutorial, Wikipedia:Cheatsheet, Help:Contents, Wikipedia:Editing FAQ

Introduction

This is Josh's talk page. Over a four-week period, my composition students and I are learning how to use Wikipedia. This is where we get together to ask questions, get feedback, and turn in homework.

Assignments

Current assignments will be posted here.

Monday, April 16

Select a research topic. Be sure to pick a topic that meets all three criteria. Also, pick a topic that is feasible to research in a short amount of time. Remember, you have only a week before your first 500 words are due, and a full draft is due shortly after that!
Go to your talk page by logging into Wikipedia and clicking "my talk" in the top right corner of the screen.
On your talk page, create a heading called “My Project.” Click the "edit this page" tab, and then in the editing box, write "== My Project ==" to format your heading.
Below that heading, write one paragraph describing your proposed project. State the exact title of the article you will create, and explain why your subject deserves a 1500+ word article in Wikipedia.
List five Wikipedia articles that you could use as a model for your article. (For example, if you were writing an entry on Jaws (film), you could follow the model of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.)
List five Wikipedia articles that you will consider linking from your entry. (For example, if you were writing an entry on Jaws (film), you could link to Steven Spielberg.)
Remember to hit the "Save page" button so that your edits are saved to your talk page.

Now you're done with the assignment, but you need to turn in your homework:

On your talk page, create a heading called “Homework." (Type "== Homework ==")
Beneath that heading, write a note to me that tells me you’ve finished your homework. It could be something as simple as "Done."
Sign your note with ~~~~, which gives it a signature and time stamp.

How to Turn In Homework

Make a section on your talk page called "Homework." When you finish the homework, make a note there and provide a link to the Wikipedia page(s) where I can see evidence of your work. Sign your name with four tildes (like this: ~~~~), which gives your signature a date stamp so I can see when your homework was done. I will stop by your talk page to "collect" your homework and offer comments as appropriate.

Questions for Josh?

Ask your question here, and I'll leave a public response. Your question might be helpful to other people in the class! If you would rather keep your question private, feel free to email me or see me after class.

Leave a Note for the Class

Do you have a question for the class? What to share something cool you discovered? Requests for help or feedback? Post them here. You can also leave messages for individuals in the class on their personal talk pages.

Project Guidelines

Write a 1500- to 2000-word article on Wikipedia. Your article must meet three basic criteria:

It must be a new article on a subject not yet entered into the database or a revision of a stub article that is 200 words or less.
It must be related in some way to the course theme of "nature and environment."
It must meet Wikipedia’s standard of notability.

Good research topics may include individuals and groups in fields related to nature and the environment; environmental legislation and/or court cases; the physical and cultural geography of neighborhoods, watersheds, and other local places; etc.

Read this warning about "places of local interest," but take it with a grain of salt. I think local places are inherently interesting, and if someone on Wikipedia wants to challenge you about the article you create, then we'll just have more to discuss, won't we?

The final draft of your article will include content contributed by your colleagues, and your grade will be a reflection of the process, rather than simply a judgment on the outcome. See the print version of these guidelines for more information. (And, of course, your "final draft" will not be final at all, as it will continue to be edited by other Wikipedia users.)

Monday, April 16: Research proposal due.
Monday, April 23: First 500 words of your “Working Draft” due, plus bibliography.
Friday, April 27: Rough Draft due, 1000 words + outline.
Friday, May 4: Last day of class. Last day of “workshop,” i.e. last day to contribute edits to your colleagues’ papers.
Wednesday, May 9: Final Draft due at midnight, 1500-2000 words.
Wednesday, May 9: Reflection Essay due at midnight, 2 to 3 pages.

Ideas for Article Topics

I asked some of my colleagues for suggestions on new Wikipedia articles related to nature and environment. Here's what they had to say. If you want to claim any of these topics, post a note here.

"I did my undergrad thesis on the prose memoirs of American poet John Haines. Haines won notoriety with his writings concerning time spent as a modern day homesteader and trapper in Alaska. They are some of the finest the state has ever produced."

"One possible topic: The Global 2000 Report to the President (1980). (See Kirkpatrick Sale, The Green Revolution)."

"I noticed that some of the key ecocritics don't have entries: Cheryl Glotfelty, Harold Fromm, Scott Slovic, Fred Waage. Might give your students an opportunity to review their main works, and to link to the ecocriticism entry."

Here are some more places to look for ideas... But be careful! Not all the ideas suggested here will meet the three criteria. It's up to you to evaluate the suitability of these article suggestions.

Minnesota Geography Stubs

Minnesota Building and Structure Stubs

Wisconsin Geography Stubs

North Dakota Geography Stubs

South Dakota Geography Stubs

Iowa Geography Stubs

Geographical Term Stubs

Ecoregion Stubs

Protected Area Stubs

Ecology Stubs

Environment Stubs

Waste Stubs

Sustainability Stubs

Biologist Stubs

Earth Scientist Stubs

Non-profit Organization Stubs

Political Organization Stubs

Help!

Wikipedia:Cheatsheet
Help:Contents

NOTES FROM THE WIKIPEDIA COMMUNITY

From a Wikipedian...

Hi, Welcome to Wikipedia.

If you are considering using a wiki in connection with learning projects, you might also be interested in WikiVersity, which is attempting to develop 'free' learning materials on a number of topics ShakespeareFan00 16:48, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I would also recommend that you see Wikipedia:WikiProject Classroom coordination (of which I am a member). It is a new project, designed to provide guidance to educators who incorporate Wikipedia writing assignments into their classrooms. You can leave a message on the talk page for the project if you would like to participate, I've already started a new discussion thread there. Also, feel free to contact me or any of the other project members with any questions you may have. Mr.Z-mantalk¢ 16:54, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

thanks, I'll check both of these things out. 1013-josh 17:27, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Template:1013

I have moved your header to User:1013-josh/1013 as it is a personal-use template and should be in your user space, not the main Template: name space. You can link to it using {{User:1013-josh/1013}}. —dgies^t_c 17:03, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

thanks. 1013-josh 17:24, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Feedback

When you're done with the course, can you give us some feedback on how it went? We will use any comments or observations you have (including page histories, etc) to learn more about how we can best help with courses in future. --Kim Bruning 17:04, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Will do. 1013-josh 17:26, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]