On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 8:31 AM, Megan Wacha <[email protected]> wrote:
> ... [snip] > To address some of the points raised in this thread -- We strongly > encourage students to begin editing in their sandbox. While, yes, some > students may be shy about editing Wikipedia (in fact, most are), we made > this decision out of respect to the existing community. Contributing to > Wikipedia teaches students about writing from a neutral point of view, when > and how to cite, how to find and use sources about underrepresented groups, > thereby challenging the existing cannon, etc. etc.. It's an amazing > experience for all, but even our most advanced students struggle with these > skills. And no matter how many times we discuss these issues in a workshop, > students don't fully engage with them until they start their assignment. > Encouraging them to play in the sandbox not only allows them to move > forward with confidence, but also allows those supporting them to identify > any issues that may be of concern to the existing community. This creates a > more positive experience for all. > ... > > > Hi Megan, > > There is a page here <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:ASSIGN>that you > might find helpful, about how to prepare students for assignments > on Wikipedia. > > Sorry, it's quite a lot to read, but there are some helpful links to > other pages. > > Sarah >
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