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CODING THE ENCYCLOPEDIA

Jenn Young, Educational Analyst

Courtney Baron, Teaching & Learning Librarian

Emory University

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  • Most widely used general reference work on the web
  • Self-sustaining, self-governing editing environment
  • Guidelines enforced by community of editors
  • Anyone can contribute
  • References a great place to begin research

WIKIPEDIA

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5 PILLARS OF WIKIPEDIA

  • Wikipedia is an encyclopedia
  • Wikipedia is written from a neutral point of view
  • Wikipedia is free content that anyone can use, edit, and distribute
  • Editors should treat each other with respect and civility
  • Wikipedia has no firm rules

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http://bit.ly/TheFivePillars

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WYSIWYG

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WIKI MARKUP

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Why use wiki markup?

  • Learn basic coding skills
  • Make more complex edits
  • Have more control over your page editing
  • A fun challenge!

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APPLICATIONS

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1. Black Power in Film & History course

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2. #1Lib1Ref

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3. Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon

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PRACTICE EXERCISE

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http://bit.ly/CodingtheEncyclopedia