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Course name
Pet Nutrition
Institution
University of Guelph
Instructor
Nicole Weidner
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Pet Nutrition
Course dates
2016-09-08 00:00:00 UTC – 2017-01-14 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors


A course in which students will learn about nutrient requirements and nutritional idiosyncrasies of dogs, cats, pocket and exotic pets, formulation and manufacturing of pet food, and be introduced to the principles of fundamental nutrition of pets and important health and well being aspects that are related to nutrition and/or treated through nutritional approaches.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Nweidner55
NicoleWang High protein diets for cats
Amelia.garnett
MariaRosa26
Jforment
Sauterho
Crosenbe
Mariadawod
Khogs
MMYWong
Bmarsan
Cwinkels Growth diets for puppies Filler (animal food)
Mhunter06
Smacdo1
Hcho02 Breed specific diets for Beagles
Daniella.d
Vaalbers
Kkipien
Morganeliza Limited ingredient diets for dogs, Limited ingredient diets for cats
Natalie Tsao
Iloniebalonie
Dtwitchi
Julia S
Em.dillabough
Chelsey.mcbride
Amygerd
Sarah.adam
Kiera08
Mpisanik
Atask33
Mic.crosbie
Bfuller1
Jessica.rotolo
N.gregory
Cassidy W
Jake Klassen Hairball diets for cats
ValerieR123451994
Mwimmers95
Mcampigo
Byan7 Filler (animal food)
Lgeana
Kjakub
Kacton95
Elliegra
MegsChan
Hawleym
Dstewa04
Beat7it
Adriana.bianco Vegetarian diets for dogs
Ayan01 yan
Beatricehai
E.longo
Alex.G
FutureDVM101
Nporemba
Tchan07 Gestation/lactation diets for dogs
Mpejakov Gluten free diets for dogs
Cockburl
Ggweon
Aliissagolden Cognitive health diets for dogs
JGuerin
Cassiecorliss
Jwhite26
Eward02
Hhill01 Breed specific diets for Labrador Retrievers
Allbelba High protein diets for cats
E.desjardins
Mredigolo
Artofemily
Mklapwyk
Beles5
Sholyer
Simonepirita
Elizabethirwin Breed specific diets for Great Danes
Carlyannemccarthy Dental health diets for cats
Rachboag Breed specific diets for German Shepherds
Chris Arco
Mbarber101
Natcat96
Jhung02
Kenzie727
Scalleya
Slokaisi
Corburnside
Tluther22
Lwellard
Winnie125
Jbbigelow
Ahoogsteen
Wzhou01
Megan.Donati
Emmapuckering
Alanasanta
Chanwoorijeong
Switzerb Filler (animal food)
AGordonANSC1 Filler (animal food)
Katherineabullock
Bkethees Dental health diets for dogs
JesPatt03
Adelynh
TStefanos
Aboerss
Acarpe01
Nmanahan
Reid Gregory
Aforwood
Steph8
Salee1234
Ddeschene
Abowen01
Yifaanliu
AlexisTass
Tinholtmarisa
Cassiegar7921
Mbrown37
Mibrah04
Mranda02
Margmainprize
Hstanden
Yasleenk Critique
Ndempsey
ShelG
Klloyd03
Nmcmulki
Llynch
KristenChin
Vjanzen
Nicole.mccausland
Bhill01
Emcgladr
Leahcordon
Jess0405
Dstuar01
Cblument
Avancast
Dthring
Bhamiltonpiercy
Asidhu1
ConorV
Mikescolaro
Kcherubi Gastrointestinal health diets for dogs
Yauc
CaalvinV
Hdeol
LacyLynch

Timeline

Week 1

Course meetings
Tuesday, 13 September 2016   |   Thursday, 15 September 2016

Week 2

Course meetings
Tuesday, 20 September 2016   |   Thursday, 22 September 2016
Assignment - Wikipedia Training

Complete basic Wikipedia training. (5%)

Week 3

Course meetings
Tuesday, 27 September 2016   |   Thursday, 29 September 2016
Assignment - Critique the article "Filler (animal food)"

 It's time to think critically about Wikipedia articles. You'll evaluate a Wikipedia article, and leave suggestions for improving it on the article's Talk page. 

  • Complete the "Evaluating Articles and Sources" training (linked below).
  • Critique the article titled "Filler (animal food)". Consider the following questions (but don't feel limited to these): 
    • Is each fact referenced with an appropriate, reliable reference?
    • Is everything in the article relevant to the article topic? Is there anything that distracted you?
    • Is the article neutral? Are there any claims, or frames, that appear heavily biased toward a particular position?
    • Where does the information come from? Are these neutral sources? If biased, is that bias noted?
    • Are there viewpoints that are overrepresented, or underrepresented?
    • Check a few citations. Do the links work? Is there any close paraphrasing or plagiarism in the article?
    • Is any information out of date? Is anything missing that could be added?
  •  Choose at least 2 questions relevant to the article you're evaluating. Leave your evaluation on the article's Talk page. Be sure to sign your feedback with four tildes — Ian (Wiki Ed) (talk) 16:43, 1 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]


In class - Discussion
Thinking about sources and plagiarism
  • Blog posts and press releases are considered poor sources of reliable information. Why?
  • What are some reasons you might not want to use a company's website as the main source of information about that company?
  • What is the difference between a copyright violation and plagiarism?
  • What are some good techniques to avoid close paraphrasing and plagiarism?

Week 4

Course meetings
Tuesday, 4 October 2016   |   Thursday, 6 October 2016

Week 5

Course meetings
Tuesday, 11 October 2016   |   Thursday, 13 October 2016

Week 6

Course meetings
Tuesday, 18 October 2016   |   Thursday, 20 October 2016
Assignment - Find your sources


  •  In your sandbox, write a few sentences about what you plan to contribute to your group's article. 
    •  Think back to when you did an article critique. What were some of the missing elements in that article? How can you ensure your group's article is high-quality? Post some of your ideas in your sandbox.
    • Compile a list of relevant, reliable books, journal articles, or other sources. Post that bibliography to the talk page of the article you'll be working on, and in your sandbox. Make sure to check in on the Talk page to see if anyone has advice on your bibliography. 


Draft your article

You've picked a topic and found your sources. Now it's time to start writing.

Creating a new article?

  •  Write an outline of that topic in the form of a standard Wikipedia article's "lead section." Write it in your sandbox
    •  A "lead" section is not a traditional introduction. It should summarize, very briefly, what the rest of the article will say in detail. The first paragraph should include important, broad facts about the subject. A good example is Ada Lovelace. See Editing Wikipedia page 9 for more ideas. 

Improving an existing article?

  •  Identify what's missing from the current form of the article. Think back to the skills you learned while critiquing an article. Make notes for improvement in your sandbox




Keep reading your sources, too, as you prepare to write the body of the article.

Resources: Editing Wikipedia pages 7–9

Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 7

Course meetings
Tuesday, 25 October 2016   |   Thursday, 27 October 2016

Week 8

Course meetings
Tuesday, 1 November 2016   |   Thursday, 3 November 2016
Assignment - Expand your draft
  • Keep working on transforming your article into a complete first draft. Get draft ready for peer-review.
  • If you'd like a Content Expert to review your draft, now is the time! Click the "Get Help" button in your sandbox to request notes.

Week 9

Course meetings
Tuesday, 8 November 2016   |   Thursday, 10 November 2016

Week 10

Course meetings
Tuesday, 15 November 2016   |   Thursday, 17 November 2016
Assignment - Peer review
  • Group peer review is worth 15% of assignment mark. 
  • First, take the "Peer Review" online training.
  •  Select a classmates’ article that you will peer review and copyedit. On the Articles tab, find the article that you want to review, and then assign it to yourself in the Review column. 
  • Peer review your classmate's draft. Leave suggestions on the Talk page of the article, or sandbox, that your fellow student is working on. Other editors may be reviewing your work, so look for their comments! Be sure to acknowledge feedback from other Wikipedians. 
  •  As you review, make spelling, grammar, and other adjustments. Pay attention to the tone of the article. Is it encyclopedic? 
Milestones

Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.


In class - Respond to your peer review

You probably have some feedback from other students and possibly other Wikipedians. It's time to work with that feedback to improve your article!

  • Read Editing Wikipedia pages 12 and 14.
  •  Return to your draft or article and think about the suggestions. Decide which ones to start implementing. Reach out to your instructor or your Content Expert if you have any questions. 

Week 11

Course meetings
Tuesday, 22 November 2016   |   Thursday, 24 November 2016
Assignment - Begin moving your work to Wikipedia

Once you've made improvements to your article based on peer review feedback, it's time to move your work to Wikipedia proper - the "mainspace."

Editing an existing article?

  • NEVER copy and paste your draft of an article over the entire article. Instead, edit small sections at a time.
  • Copy your edits into the article. Make many small edits, saving each time, and leaving an edit summary. Never replace more than one to two sentences without saving!

Creating a new article?

  • Read Editing Wikipedia page 13, and follow those steps to move your article from your Sandbox to Mainspace.
  • You can also review the [[../../../training/students/sandboxes|Sandboxes and Mainspace]] online training.


Assignment - Continue improving your article

Do additional research and writing to make further improvements to your article, based on suggestions and your own critique.

  • Read Editing Wikipedia page 12 to see how to create links from your article to others, and from other articles to your own. Try to link to 3–5 articles, and link to your article from 2–3 other articles.

Week 12

Course meetings
Tuesday, 29 November 2016   |   Thursday, 1 December 2016
Milestones

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

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 Content Expert at any time!


Assignment - Grade your team members on their involvement

Grade from your team members for involvement is worth 10%  of the assignment mark.