Improving Science Education and Understanding through Editing Wikipedia

• Cheryl L. Moy ^[1] ; Jonas R. Locke ^[1] ; Brian P. Coppola ^[1] ; Anne J. McNeil ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

     University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

     City of Ann Arbor, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 87, Nº 11 (November), 2010, págs. 1159-1162
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper describes a graduate-level class project centered on editing chemistry-related entries in Wikipedia. This project enables students to work collaboratively, explore advanced concepts in chemistry, and learn how to communicate science to a diverse audience, including the general public. The format and structure of the project is outlined and assessment metrics are discussed. A panel survey of current students provided an evaluation of the effectiveness of this project in contributing to the learning objectives of the course. Last, a discussion of the challenges involved in implementing this project is provided.