User:Kels.bran

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Welcome[edit]

Hello! I'm a graduate student and Wikipedia Campus Ambassador at Georgetown University's Communication, Culture & Technology (CCT) Master of Arts program. I'm particularly interested in the ways in which WIki accessibility directly affects literacy, agency, and social inclusion.

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This user is a master's candidate at Georgetown University in the Communication, Culture and Technology program.

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This user supports equal rights for queer people.

This user's favourite subject is Information Communication Technology.

Why Wikipedia?[edit]

In the fall I will be working at CNDLS (Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship) at Georgetown University. At CNDLS I will be working with students and faculty on the Georgetown Commons, a platform for faculty and students to discover and connect with scholars, tools for coursework and research, and stories of the best practices in teach in learning. As a Wikipedia Campus Ambassador I hope to apply the skills and conversations involved with the Digital Commons to the production of Wikipedia sources in order to expand the topics listed on Wikipedia and encourage creative forms of learning and scholarship on the web.

Fall 2011 Wiki Courses at GU: New Media: Dissidence, Innovation, Community

Spring 2012 Wiki Courses at GU: Media and Communication in the Arab World

Media and Communication in The Arab World Student Help Box
Helpful links and resources
Campus Ambassador: Kels.bran (talk · contribs)
Wiki Markup Cheatsheet Printable Guide
Compare your article to Good Article Criteria
Referencing Guide Referencing for Beginners
Getting Help Wikipedia Helpdesk
Don't forget about Office Hours, mine are Thursday 1-3pm at CNDLS

Tips and Resources for Wiki Editing[edit]

How to Develop an Article
The Five Pillars of Wikipedia
The Wikipedia Manual of Style, is a useful guide that lists the style and formatting for wikipedia articles.

Remember, don't get too boggled down on perfecting the Manual -- focus on the content first then go back and streamline the style and formatting!

When creating an article or adding to a page make to convey a neutral point of view. Watch this information video.
Joining a Wikiproject is a great way to get involved with the Wikipedia Community and help expand and diversify knowledge.
For Wikipedia Community Help Chat with an Online Wikipedia Ambassador. This chat forum is a great tool for getting help Wiki editing and Wiki article feedback.

Education[edit]

In June 2011, I graduated with a B.A. in Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara. At UC Santa Barbara I studied film and new media theory, as well as practiced media production. My MA is in progress.