Today you will be able to …
- examine the organization of Wikipedia articles & brainstorm headings for a new Wikipedia article.
- identify what images can be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons & used in Wikipedia.
- locate sources related to your research.
- understand how to prepare for our upcoming Wikipedia editing session.
Outline of Today's Session (spring 2022)
Part I: Wikipedia Articles (30 min.)
- Reflect on Wikipedia Module
- Group Activity:
- Analyze Wikipedia Articles the organization & structure of Wikipedia article
- Identify potential headings for a new Wikipedia article
Part II: Use of Images in Wikimedia Commons / Wikipedia (40 min.)
- Commons licenses
- Permissible licenses in Wikimedia
- Group Activity:
- Identifying and understanding licenses
- Examine potential images for use in Wikipedia
Part II: Locating Information (40 min.)
- Highlight basic search strategies.
- Demo UC Library Search
- Provide known items
- Time to search for information
Part III: Wrap-Up & Feedback (10 min.)
- Preparation for Session 2
- Questions
- Feedback
