WikiWomen Erasmus+/Schools toolkit/Drafts and Peer review
Lesson 9: Drafts and Peer review
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Lesson Outcome
- Apply structure to Wikipedia articles, including introduction, sections, references, and citations.
- Revise the importance of tone and neutrality in Wikipedia articles.
- Collaboratively write sections for the articles and peer review.
- Provide constructive feedback to peers to enhance the quality of their work.
- Lesson Duration: 40 minutes —
Introduction & Class Check-in (10 minutes):
- Welcome students and check in with how articles are progressing.
- Review the structure of good Wikipedia articles: introduction, sections, references, and citations, and the 5 pillars of Wikipedia (recap from lesson 2 and Wiki Essentials)
Article Structure (10 minutes):
- Discussion Prompt: "How can we ensure that the articles are written in a neutral tone and manner?"
- This is a good opportunity to revise any moods or tenses in the chosen language which would be appropriate to use in this type of objective or academic-style presentation of information.
- Structuring the Article: Discuss sample headings and templates provided in the student pack.
- Break down the components of a well-structured Wikipedia article, focusing on clear structure and style.
Collaborative Writing Activity (15 minutes):
- Divide students into small groups and instruct them to review each other’s draft articles.
- 10 Question Prompts included on the slide deck to help them review their peers' articles and give constructive feedback.
Peer Review Discussion (5 minutes):
- After the activity, groups exchange their sections with another group.
- Each group reviews and provides feedback on the other group's section, focusing on the 10 questions asked.
- Instruct each pair/group to review and provide feedback on the other's sandbox article.
- Provide a structured feedback form covering accuracy, neutrality, references, originality, and structure. *needs to be created in student materials*
- Encourage constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Recap the key points about Wikipedia article structure, tone, neutrality, and avoiding original research.
- Discuss the importance of peer review and collaborative work in improving the quality of articles.
Assign homework: Students revise and finalise their sections based on peer feedback and prepare for the next stage of publishing.