The title of this class is Advanced Information Gathering: Resources and Strategies. It is part of an information studies minor. The goal of the class is to have students learn how to go beyond cursory Google searches to find information. There is not a single topic that they will be covering in depth; but I plan to talk about how Wikipedia fits into and influences modern knowledge early in the course (then have them use research strategies to complete their pages).
The instructor will come up with a list of articles that students can research, then allow students to choose from that list.
Assignments will include:
1. Completion of training will be graded. 2. Students will need to critique an article, add to an article and illustrate an article. 3. Students will be asked to create a Wikipedia lead section (rather than just an outline) to make sure their sources and research are sound. Early work will be completed in the sandbox before moving live. 4. Students will be asked to peer review at least two of their classmates' assignments. 5. Supplementary assignments will include a reflective essay, blog entries, and a presentation about their editing experience.