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= Wiki Information  =


 * What is a Wiki? || A wiki is a website that allows people to collaborate and discuss ideas. Everyone who is permitted to access the site is welcome to edit or create pages on it. Wikipedia is an example of a wiki because the information is accumulated from different people posting on a similar subject. ||
 * Why are we using a Wiki? || This wiki allows us to work together as a class, post opinions, and communicate information. The wiki is also a centralized place where I will post information that is needed for class and homework assignments. Here, you can work with your peers, communicate with each other, find helpful links for assignments, peruse extra information like word games, and stay on top of your assignments. This class should feel like a community, and wikis are a fantastic way to reinforce a group dynamic. ||
 * How will you use this Wiki? || You can use this wiki to view assignments, handouts, and helpful resources, but the primary purpose is for you to post thoughts for discussions and to engage in group work. There are only a few buttons that you need to know in order to post. First, you click on the page that corresponds to the assignment at hand. Then, you click the "edit" button in the upper right-hand corner. Once you are on the editing screen, you can type on the page. When you're done, just click save.

For more information about how to use a wiki, watch this short YouTube video...

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 * Rules for wiki responses || You will be responding to your peers and posting individually on this site. You should adhere to these guidelines while doing so:

1. Respect your peers when responding to each other. Constructive criticism is extremely important. Communicate with others as you wish for them to communicate with you. You do not have to agree with others' opinions, but you do have to treat your peers with respect.

2. The tone of your responses will depend upon the assignment. Some assignments will be more formal, while others will ask for your opinion. With personal responses, feel free to write casually.

3. Read directions! Each assignment will have directions accompanying it, so make sure to read them carefully.

4. Remember that information on the Internet can be seen by other people. Respond in a fashion that would make your grandparents proud.

5. Edit your responses. Any work that you submit should be work that you are proud of. You will lose points for excessive grammatical and/or spelling errors. ||
 * Wiki rubric || Open this link to see the rubric that I will use to grade your wiki responses:

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