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Course name
Introduction to Communication Studies - 2
Institution
Rollins College
Instructor
Brittani Sahm
Wikipedia Expert
Brianda (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Course dates
2023-01-18 00:00:00 UTC – 2023-05-09 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
24


This course provides an overview of the history, practices, and key areas of the discipline of communication studies. The course serves as an introduction to several areas of communication research, including rhetoric, interpersonal communication, listening, mediated communication, and intercultural communication. Students will be introduced to the theoretical and practical applications of the discipline and will develop an understanding of various research methods and theories relevant to the study of communication. For the Wikipedia assignments, students will practice relevant research, critical thinking, and writing skills using a digital communication medium.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Thomas Dragoni Citizen journalism
Marianameyer14 Prosocial behavior Social media marketing, Digital divide
Cdarcy234 Microaggression
Vanja Pieniowski Body positivity Modern fashion journalism
Katvansickle Vlog Livestreaming
IntroToCom101 Schlerf Technology acceptance model Meme
Jsussman02 Technology acceptance model Meme
Talucci22 Public awareness of science Crisis communication
Gstefani17 Freedom of speech Citizen journalism
Summrsfan10 Digital divide Social media marketing, Prosocial behavior
ConorRollins Livestreaming Vlog
Nalanim0920 Modern fashion journalism Body positivity
Laurel.woods Prosocial behavior Social media marketing, Digital divide
Jhumphreys1234 Social media marketing
HJudge38 Citizen journalism Freedom of speech
Mattw3700 Freedom of speech Citizen journalism
Ynassereddeen Meme Technology acceptance model
LucasMarcktell Crisis communication Public awareness of science
Jmyers100 Microaggression
Hanajohnson1 Social media marketing Digital divide, Prosocial behavior
Ashtonbell Livestreaming Vlog
YallyZoo Body positivity Modern fashion journalism
PontiacAztek Public awareness of science Crisis communication
Charlotte9034 Meme Technology acceptance model

Timeline

Week 1

Course meetings
Thursday, 19 January 2023

Week 2

Course meetings
Tuesday, 24 January 2023   |   Thursday, 26 January 2023

Week 3

Course meetings
Tuesday, 31 January 2023   |   Thursday, 2 February 2023

Week 4

Course meetings
Tuesday, 7 February 2023   |   Thursday, 9 February 2023
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 5

Course meetings
Tuesday, 14 February 2023   |   Thursday, 16 February 2023

Week 6

Course meetings
Tuesday, 21 February 2023   |   Thursday, 23 February 2023
Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia

Week 7

Course meetings
Tuesday, 28 February 2023   |   Thursday, 2 March 2023

Week 8

Course meetings
Tuesday, 7 March 2023   |   Thursday, 9 March 2023
Milestones

Week 9

Course meetings
Tuesday, 21 March 2023   |   Thursday, 23 March 2023
Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 10

Course meetings
Tuesday, 28 March 2023   |   Thursday, 30 March 2023

Week 11

Course meetings
Tuesday, 4 April 2023   |   Thursday, 6 April 2023

Week 12

Course meetings
Tuesday, 11 April 2023   |   Thursday, 13 April 2023
Assignment - First Draft
Assignment - Peer review two articles

Guiding framework

Milestones

Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.

Week 13

Course meetings
Tuesday, 18 April 2023   |   Thursday, 20 April 2023
Assignment - Begin moving your work to Wikipedia

Now that you've improved your draft based on others' feedback, it's time to move your work live - to the "mainspace."

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 13

Week 14

Course meetings
Tuesday, 25 April 2023   |   Thursday, 27 April 2023
Assignment - Final article

It's the final week to develop your article.

  • 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!
In class - In-class presentation
Assignment - Reflective essay
Milestones

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