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How to create a wiki
Once you have completed your research, you are ready to create a wiki page for your subject. Here's how:

First, you need to sign up for Wikispaces and then sign on as a member of the class wiki site:

 * 1) Go to Wikispaces.com and click on "join." Fill out the boxes.
 * 2) Then, go to the class page (http://impactearthjuo1314.wikispaces.com/) and click on "join this wiki" in the left margin. Click the box that pops up to join up. Then, let me (Ms. Juo) know you've done this so that I can add you as a member.
 * 3) Once I've added you as a member, you can refresh the page and click on "New Page."
 * 4) Unfortunately, the above instructions do not appear to work, so I have opened our classroom wiki to be 'public'. Once you have joined wikispaces, you can click on the 'piece of paper' icon. This will open up a dialogue box for you to name your page. Use your topic name and your first name (only!) as the page's name. Then click "OK" and your new page will appear.

What to put on your page:
Wikispaces works much like Wikipedia, so you should check out a Wikipedia page to get ideas. Your page should have three sections:
 * 1) A section that explains what your topics is about.
 * 2) A section that explains how your topic impacts the environment.
 * 3) A section that explains what we can can do to improve the situation.

You must include at least 3 pictures on your page, one for each section/ question, and you can also include music, video, and links to other web pages as well. Use the toolbar at the top of the page to insert these things, and ask me for help if you need it.

Your page should be complete and visually appealing when you're done.

At the bottom of your wiki page, put your bibliography - a numbered list of all of your sources

What is the purpose of a wiki?
Video: “Wikis in Plain English”:[]

To consider when creating a wiki:
//Source cited: http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/the_tempered_radical/2008/05/defining-wiki-g.html//
 * Accurate Content:** identify reliable sources, finding support for a concept in more than one source
 * Deep Linking:** synthesizing information from various sources, making connections between course work, research, and student prior knowledge & beliefs
 * Evidence of Group Revision**: Students will work in groups to give feedback and collaborate to improve the wiki page.
 * Quality Presentation**: correct grammar, spelling, punctuation; balanced and creative visual presentation - digital additions such as pictures, videos, etc enhance and do not distract the viewer.

//Citation for wiki instructions: Mr. Fischer//