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Course name
Introduction to LGBT Studies
Institution
California State University Stanislaus
Instructor
Betsy Eudey
Wikipedia Expert
Shalor (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Gender Studies
Course dates
2019-08-22 00:00:00 UTC – 2019-12-17 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
33


"An interdisciplinary, intersectional examination of the theories and historical, political, social and cultural issues addressed in LGBT Studies that have affected LGBT people throughout time and across the world. We will consider how sexual orientations and trans identities are defined, represented, experienced, regulated, and institutionalized, and the implications for individuals, groups and communities. Specific attention is given to the social justice and human rights movements, and changes to law and policies, that have shaped LGBT experiences and the field of LGBT Studies." The Wikipedia project will involve updating pages that address movements, events, laws, policies, and individuals that are central to US-based LGBTQ issues, with encouragement to especially incorporate those that reflect the experiences of people of color, and other underrepresented members of the LGBTQ community.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Fififofum96 Emma González, Jarrett Barrios, 100 Centre Street, Billy DeFrank Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center, Asian Lesbian Network Don Lemon, GATE (organization)
JustAnotherAlly Robert Garcia (California politician) Suicide among LGBT youth, LGBT people in prison
Maariveraa LGBT people in prison, Suicide among LGBT youth LGBT sex education, Rainbow flag (LGBT movement)
Zander62015 Elliot Fletcher Chaz Bono, Transgender Day of Remembrance
Erxcka Womens studies
SRF13 Rainbow flag (LGBT movement)
Bayhank GATE (organization) LGBT sex education, Rainbow flag (LGBT movement)
Sfischer2017 Anita Cornwell Emma González, Chaz Bono
Sarahvegas
Theinbetween909 Jennifer McMahon (writer) Chaz Bono, Don Lemon
Vgarcia42 David Kato Asian Lesbian Network
Cacebes
MiriaamMP Chaz Bono Elliot Fletcher
Ydurangomez Riki Wilchins
Dublinmay123 Scott Smith (activist) Emma González, Kate McKinnon, LGBT people in prison, Chaz Bono
Anomalous7
Michieea2000 Mary González
JALChav Mary Lambert (singer) Chaz Bono
Kolmosbenitez1 Transgender Day of Remembrance
Aesqueda1 Alberto Cardín Suicide among LGBT youth
Clarkwatkins6 Tourmaline (activist), Lesbian sexual practices Suicide among LGBT youth
Mikaylatapia Sarah Chadwick (activist), Pride parade Rainbow flag (LGBT movement), Womens studies
Estherrrarora
Sstralen Kate McKinnon
PlantLover51 Gloria Johnson (activist), Don Lemon Elliot Fletcher, Alberto Cardín
Ace Larson
Gmoreno132
Cautionarytales Beverley Palesa Ditsie
Bernadette Escalona
Rachelescobedo16 Ruth Ellis (activist) LGBT sex education, Pride parade
Vguinard Randy Rainbow
Aurorajim Spencer Cox (activist)

Timeline

Week 4

Course meetings
Thursday, 19 September 2019
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
Thursday, 26 September 2019
Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia

Exercise

Evaluate an article


Week 6

Course meetings
Thursday, 3 October 2019
Guide(s) for writing articles in your topic area

Biographies

History

LGBT+ Studies

Political Science

Sociology

Women's Studies


In class - Discussion

What's a content gap?

Week 7

Course meetings
Thursday, 10 October 2019
Assignment - Add to an article

Exercise

Add a citation

Week 8

Course meetings
Thursday, 17 October 2019
Assignment - Start drafting your contributions

Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have questions using the Get Help button at the top of this page.

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 9

Course meetings
Thursday, 24 October 2019
In class - Discussion

Thinking about Wikipedia

Week 10

Course meetings
Thursday, 31 October 2019
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 11

Course meetings
Thursday, 7 November 2019
Assignment - Respond to your peer review

You probably have some feedback from other students and possibly other Wikipedians. Consider their suggestions, decide whether it makes your work more accurate and complete, and edit your draft to make those changes.

Resources:

  • Editing Wikipedia, pages 12 and 14
  • Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have any questions.

Week 12

Course meetings
Thursday, 14 November 2019
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 13

Course meetings
Thursday, 21 November 2019
Assignment - Continue improving your article

Exercise

Add links to your article

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.


Week 14

Course meetings
Thursday, 5 December 2019
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 15

Course meetings
Thursday, 12 December 2019
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!


Assignment - Reflective essay

Guiding questions

Milestones

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