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Course name
Small Group Communication
Institution
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Instructor
Kirsten Isgro
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Course dates
2022-02-22 00:00:00 UTC – 2022-05-18 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
28


This course builds and develops small group competence through the identification and application of communication skills that allow people to work effectively in small groups and teams. Students will gain a working understanding of small group communication theories, models and strategies, for use in diverse settings (personal, social, academic, professional). Students participate in decision making, problem solving, and discussion groups. Students will learn to develop skills with which to improve the efficiency, productivity, and “enjoy-ability” of their small group experiences.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Ogran004 Janie Eickhoff Jackie Savitz
Lexierennella Angel Martino Janie Eickhoff, Naima Jillal
Julianpig15 Angel Martino Naima Jillal
Kdiss002 Janie Eickhoff Jackie Savitz
Dcussick Jackie Savitz Angel Martino
S.benjamin28 Alison Ramsdell Aura Timen
Bheggs001 Aura Timen Janie Eickhoff
This is Axel Naima Jillal Alison Ramsdell
Nicolelipski Jackie Savitz Angel Martino
Jdavi057 Jackie Savitz Angel Martino
Mikaela bauer Janie Eickhoff Jackie Savitz
Dcussick1 Jackie Savitz
Celeste320 Janie Eickhoff Jackie Savitz
Emilyprovost40 Alison Ramsdell Aura Timen
Esalo001 Aura Timen Janie Eickhoff
BillyLombardi22 Aura Timen
Tommyoconnor16 Jackie Savitz Angel Martino
Corydoney55 Alison Ramsdell Aura Timen
MikeyCorsi Aura Timen Janie Eickhoff
SpencerFucheck Naima Jillal Alison Ramsdell
Amandacorcoran0217 Alison Ramsdell
Mmine003 Naima Jillal Alison Ramsdell
Seanieplatts Naima Jillal Alison Ramsdell
Emilydudwoire Angel Martino
MichaelSwift198 Angel Martino Naima Jillal
KevinAbbondanza Naima Jillal Alison Ramsdell
Ncarpenter1805 Alison Ramsdell, Aura Timen, Angel Martino, Jackie Savitz, Naima Jillal, Janie Eickhoff Aura Timen, Naima Jillal, Alison Ramsdell, Angle Martino, Jackie Savitz, Janie Eickhoff
Mburg012 Jackie Savitz Angel Martino
Jbrie002 Angel Martino Naima Jillal

Timeline

Week 1

Course meetings
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
In class - Introduction to the Wikipedia assignment

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.

Resources:

Assignment - Get started on Wikipedia

Create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link your instructor sent you. (Because of Wikipedia's technical restraints, you may receive a message that you cannot create an account. To resolve this, please try again off campus or the next day.)

Milestones

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

Week 2

Course meetings
Monday, 28 February 2022   |   Wednesday, 2 March 2022
Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
In class - Discussion

Week 3

Week 4

Course meetings
Monday, 21 March 2022   |   Wednesday, 23 March 2022
Assignment - Create a Draft Page and Group Sandbox

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Dashboard.wikiedu.org_draft_template

Week 5

Course meetings
Monday, 28 March 2022   |   Wednesday, 30 March 2022
Assignment - Start drafting your contributions

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Assignment - At least 3 quality sources in group sandbox with proper citations

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 6

Course meetings
Monday, 4 April 2022   |   Wednesday, 6 April 2022
Milestones

Week 7

Course meetings
Monday, 11 April 2022   |   Wednesday, 13 April 2022

Week 8

Course meetings
Monday, 18 April 2022   |   Wednesday, 20 April 2022

Week 9

Course meetings
Monday, 25 April 2022   |   Wednesday, 27 April 2022
Assignment - Include at least one image/media file into Wiki entry

Now's the time to revisit your text and refine your work. You may do more research and find missing information; rewrite the lead section to represent all major points; reorganize the text to communicate the information better; or add images and other media.

Assignment - Polish your work

Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!

Week 10

Course meetings
Monday, 2 May 2022   |   Wednesday, 4 May 2022
Assignment - Peer Review of Colleagues' Wiki Projects

Week 11

Course meetings
Monday, 9 May 2022   |   Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Assignment - Final Wiki article

It's the final week to develop your article. Look at the comments from your peers and: 

  • Read Editing Wikipedia page 15 to review a final check-list before completing your assignment.
  • Don't forget that you can ask for help from your Wikipedia Expert at any time!

Week 12

Course meetings
Monday, 16 May 2022   |   Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Assignment - Reflective essay

See Moodle for details about the final reflection paper and complete the assessment

Assignment - In-class presentation
Milestones

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