if things go as planned, i'll be discussing this:
and then this:
and finally this:
update: here's a photograph from my perspective. thank you sfpl!
Showing posts with label wikipedia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wikipedia. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
when wikipedia meets the library: a case study from the university of san francisco
tomorrow evening i'm giving a talk at san francisco public library. i'll be discussing some assignments i use to get college students to create, share, and collaborate. it's free! you should go!
if things go as planned, i'll be discussing this:
and then this:
and finally this:
update: here's a photograph from my perspective. thank you sfpl!
if things go as planned, i'll be discussing this:
and then this:
and finally this:
update: here's a photograph from my perspective. thank you sfpl!
Monday, June 15, 2009
yer invited! when wikipedia meets the library: a case study from the university of san francisco
free and public talk at san francisco public library! this wednesday evening!
the san francisco public library herb caen magazines and newspapers center presents When Wikipedia Meets the Library: A Case Study from the University of San Francisco. more info at the SFPL magazines and newspapers center blog.
see you there.
the san francisco public library herb caen magazines and newspapers center presents When Wikipedia Meets the Library: A Case Study from the University of San Francisco. more info at the SFPL magazines and newspapers center blog.
see you there.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
zotero project
zotero project assignment for digital media production
1. visit, download, and familiarize yourself with zotero.
2. take some time with some of the site's learning tools, including the quick start guide and the video demo on the front page.
3. add to zotero the library/print resources you found from last week's assignment.
4. find and add to zotero between 5-10 online resources that will help you with your section of USF's wikipedia page.
5. discover at least one interesting feature of zotero and be ready to share it with the rest of class on thursday.
hint: take some time with zotero - it's more powerful and more useful than you may first think.
rule: if you have no work to demo, do not come to class.
1. visit, download, and familiarize yourself with zotero.
2. take some time with some of the site's learning tools, including the quick start guide and the video demo on the front page.
3. add to zotero the library/print resources you found from last week's assignment.
4. find and add to zotero between 5-10 online resources that will help you with your section of USF's wikipedia page.
5. discover at least one interesting feature of zotero and be ready to share it with the rest of class on thursday.
hint: take some time with zotero - it's more powerful and more useful than you may first think.
rule: if you have no work to demo, do not come to class.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
wikipedia project assignment, part 1
wikipedia project assignment, part 1 for digital media production
although we will continue learning new topics and tools, the majority of our remaining time in digital media production will be spent working individually and collaboratively to edit, improve, and extend USF's wikipedia page.
1. select one topic or task that you wish to work on to improve USF's wikipedia page. topics can include existing sections or subsections or entirely new sections. tasks can include editing the wikipedia page, adding photographs, designing maps, etc. you can select any topic or task as long as you find it interesting.
2. find at least 2-3 interesting, relevant, and credible offline sources related to your topic. we spent much of today's class discussing what makes good and bad sources - check your notes! we will have plenty of time to find online sources but for now we are looking for relevant and credible library and archival sources.
3. consult the list of librarian liaisons at gleeson library, select at least one librarian whose expertise relates to your topic, and arrange to meet him or her within the next week or so. like college students, librarians are busy people - plan ahead.
4. begin to brainstorm ways that you can integrate some form or forms of crowdsourcing to improve your research. take some time to think about this. consider taking a walk while thinking about this. share your budding ideas with friends to get feedback. be creative.
5. in class on thursday, be ready to demo your topic or task, your 2-3 sources, and your selection of a librarian liaison. and be ready to share your crowdsourcing ideas.
hint: select a topic or task that interests you.
rule: if you have no work to demo, do not come to class.
although we will continue learning new topics and tools, the majority of our remaining time in digital media production will be spent working individually and collaboratively to edit, improve, and extend USF's wikipedia page.
1. select one topic or task that you wish to work on to improve USF's wikipedia page. topics can include existing sections or subsections or entirely new sections. tasks can include editing the wikipedia page, adding photographs, designing maps, etc. you can select any topic or task as long as you find it interesting.
2. find at least 2-3 interesting, relevant, and credible offline sources related to your topic. we spent much of today's class discussing what makes good and bad sources - check your notes! we will have plenty of time to find online sources but for now we are looking for relevant and credible library and archival sources.
3. consult the list of librarian liaisons at gleeson library, select at least one librarian whose expertise relates to your topic, and arrange to meet him or her within the next week or so. like college students, librarians are busy people - plan ahead.
4. begin to brainstorm ways that you can integrate some form or forms of crowdsourcing to improve your research. take some time to think about this. consider taking a walk while thinking about this. share your budding ideas with friends to get feedback. be creative.
5. in class on thursday, be ready to demo your topic or task, your 2-3 sources, and your selection of a librarian liaison. and be ready to share your crowdsourcing ideas.
hint: select a topic or task that interests you.
rule: if you have no work to demo, do not come to class.
Monday, December 01, 2008
final group project: editing USF’s wikipedia page
tomorrow, i’ll hand out the final group project to intro to media studies students.
Final Group Project: Editing USF’s Wikipedia Page
Intro to Media Studies
Professor Silver
Two weeks ago, we began reading and thinking about USF’s wikipedia page. In class, we talked about ways we would edit and add to the page. We brainstormed topics that could be researched and written, and discussed sources worthy of citing. Last week, with help from Phoebe Ayers, we learned how wikipedia works and how people like you and me can edit the pages. For your final project in Intro to Media Studies, you will work in groups to significantly add or edit the University of San Francisco and San Francisco Dons wikipedia pages.
Requirements:
1. You must join a group of two or more students.
2. You must create your own wikipedia account.
3. By the end of today, a member of your group must post a brief description of your topic to our USF WikiProject page.
4. Your group project assignment is to add significantly to the University of San Francisco and San Francisco Dons wikipedia pages. Your addition should abide by wikipedia’s three main rules: neutral point of view, verifiability, and no original research.
5. Your group contribution should also be interesting - to you, to your group, and to others.
6. Back up what you add and edit with at least five good references. If you are unsure about what makes a good reference, ask your group. If your group cannot decide, ask me.
7. At least three of your references must come directly from Gleeson Library. Please do not underestimate requirement seven. Group projects that do not adhere to this requirement will receive failing grades.
8. If you are lucky, other wikipedians will edit and interact with your work. This is a good thing. Work with not against them.
9. As a group, write a three page essay about your contribution, your references, and who did what. Group-edit your essay until it has zero errors.
10. Print out one copy of your paper and turn it in at the beginning of class on Tuesday, December 9th. Also, turn in your journals.
Final Group Project: Editing USF’s Wikipedia Page
Intro to Media Studies
Professor Silver
Two weeks ago, we began reading and thinking about USF’s wikipedia page. In class, we talked about ways we would edit and add to the page. We brainstormed topics that could be researched and written, and discussed sources worthy of citing. Last week, with help from Phoebe Ayers, we learned how wikipedia works and how people like you and me can edit the pages. For your final project in Intro to Media Studies, you will work in groups to significantly add or edit the University of San Francisco and San Francisco Dons wikipedia pages.
Requirements:
1. You must join a group of two or more students.
2. You must create your own wikipedia account.
3. By the end of today, a member of your group must post a brief description of your topic to our USF WikiProject page.
4. Your group project assignment is to add significantly to the University of San Francisco and San Francisco Dons wikipedia pages. Your addition should abide by wikipedia’s three main rules: neutral point of view, verifiability, and no original research.
5. Your group contribution should also be interesting - to you, to your group, and to others.
6. Back up what you add and edit with at least five good references. If you are unsure about what makes a good reference, ask your group. If your group cannot decide, ask me.
7. At least three of your references must come directly from Gleeson Library. Please do not underestimate requirement seven. Group projects that do not adhere to this requirement will receive failing grades.
8. If you are lucky, other wikipedians will edit and interact with your work. This is a good thing. Work with not against them.
9. As a group, write a three page essay about your contribution, your references, and who did what. Group-edit your essay until it has zero errors.
10. Print out one copy of your paper and turn it in at the beginning of class on Tuesday, December 9th. Also, turn in your journals.
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