Wiki Assignment 1 Navigating your way around the wiki (20 Points)

Due: MWF class: 10/24, TT class: 10/23

About me

Year of Study: Sophomore

Department:

My favorite activity is: Playing football or bowling

3 words that describe me as a person are: fun,loyal, energetic

3 things I would like to learn more about in this class:

1. How to run mile?

2. Good ab workouts

3.Good things to eat for a health body

2 topics I already know something about (in the area of fitness/wellness):

1. weight lifting

2. healthy food

1 Topic that I would like to do some research about:

1.Good foods to help kept a healthy body.

Favorite Quote: WikiQuote: You have to past failure on ur way to success

Favorite Youtube Video: ( embed using Insert plugin/Video/Youtube Video)

Fun Gadget: Find one here: Google Gadgets (embed using Insert Plugin/ Productivity/Google Gadget)

Due: MWF class: 11/05, TT class: 11/06

Create an article of your choice!

Chose a topic that you are interested in!
Make sure the topic is specific! (not too broad e.g. health = broad, healthy snacks = specific)
Make sure the topic is not already on the list of the front page (Research topics MUST be approved during computer workshop)
Do some research on your topic
Create a new page and give it a catchy title
Add your name as first author to the page
Find information and paste it in the page
Read the text and change it so you paraphraze the sentences (putting it in your own words)
Make the article attractive and readable by:
1. using bullets/lists not essay text
2. use pictures
3. use youtube informative videos
4. format page and use headings
Reference everything accordingly using a footnote
Have at least 3 references: 1 from the book, 2 from other sources
Add a link to this section of your personal page

Due: MWF class: 11/19, TT class: 11/20

Second Author Article (Should take you between 30-60 min)

Add your name to an article as second author
Add a link to this page (your personal wiki page)
Read article and check/correct spelling/grammar
Re-write so article is readable and straight forward (too short/long/text vs bullets)
Check references / footnotes
Format headings
Check pictures/videos (make sure they have a title and explain them
Enhance the article by adding your own perspective!
Add one piece of information that would be beneficial for the reader

Due: MWF class: 12/03, TT class: 12/04

Read and Comment on 5 articles on the wiki

Add links to your personal page in this section + add a comment / reflection on each page you have read (what surprised you? What did you learn?)