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Wikipedia assignments

This research guide provides faculty with a comprehensive introduction to Wikipedia assignments and their potential benefits for student learning. Wikipedia assignments involve students creating, editing, or improving Wikipedia articles.

Teach with Wikipedia

Wikipedia is a publicly available source of information ​​​​​with billions of page views per month, but how well is your subject represented on Wikipedia? Incorporating a Wikipedia assignment in your course can empower your students to fill the gaps and enhance the quality of public knowledge worldwide. 

With a Wikipedia assignment, your students will 

  • Develop their research, writing, and media literacy skills by adding neutral, fact-based information about your course topic to Wikipedia.
  • Spark critical conversations.
  • Work individually or in groups, it's up to you!

Interested in learning more? Attended an upcoming Teach with Wikipedia webinar