Prior to this course, I was always aware that you could edit Wikipedia files however HOW to do it remained a mystery. With the help of Dawn, we were able to select Plant Ecology related Wiki pages and add information to such pages as well as the references. We were told to edit at least 250 words and to add at least 5 references. It was very helpful as it allows us as students to input information on certain topics based on newer and updated research and be listed as editors and provide our own references. This information can then be used by others who visit the Wiki page and lead them to these references and research as well. At first, it all looked very confusing and overwhelming. A bunch of code and word. With the use of the training modules and exercises provided through the Dashboard–which we used for the final exam–we were able to facilitate between these editing guidelines. It is very useful and can be used in the future to remind us of certain policies that are used and enforced by Wikipedia. This is also useful in making Wikipedia pages for individuals as well and makes sense why the information on Wikipedia remains up to date. I will continue to use the skills acquired by these modules on Wikipedia in the future and am grateful that Dawn gave us the tools to do so necessary.
Applied Plant Ecology Winter 2020 