Next week we will be talking in some depth about wikipedia - how it works, how it is connected to the ideas and practices that make the internet work, and how you might participate.
To get some background - you might want to read about Wikipedia (where else?) - on wikipedia. Check out the section on contributing to Wikipedia. As you read this material (and the assigned reading for next week) - you will begin to understand that this is an interactiveprocess - that there is much more than simply typing in the information and hitting save. Your contributions will be read, evaluated, and edited by the community of readers interested in your page. If you choose a "hot" topic - you might find it difficult to become part of the group that directs what is and is not "allowed" as information. Regarding the technical aspects of posting - check out what is available in terms of help, do some experimenting in the "sandbox" or read about the available tools.
And do some thinking about what you have to contribute in terms of "expertise."
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