This month, join us in discussing and addressing some of the critical challenges scholars face while editing Wikipedia. Dr. Jennifer Johnson—a Continuing Lecturer at the University of California Santa Barbara Writing Program—will discuss her experience collaborating with the CCCCWI as a recipient of the Bazerman Faculty Fellowship for Professional Development. Topics will include an overview of Dr. Johnson's experience editing and organizing with Wikipedia and a discussion of new research pathways for fostering understanding between Wikipedia and scholarly values.
After the talk, participants will be trained on how to edit Wikipedia and navigate some of the challenges discussed. After training, participants will have the opportunity to improve and create articles related to WikiProject Writing's September Spotlight on University Writing Programs.
This is an interactive workshop. There will be opportunities for discussion, questions, and live editing.
All comp/rhet scholars are welcome no matter their level of experience with Wikipedia. This event is limited to 15 participants.
The workshop will be hosted on Zoom by Savannah Cragin, the CCCC Wikipedian-in-Residence. This event is sponsored by the CCCC Wikipedia Initiative with funding from the Wikimedia Foundation.
