Here's How to Get Started....
If you need help, there are useful links on What is Wiki
This is a collaborative project. You should begin setting up your Wiki page as a team.
After that, each team member can add to and edit the Wiki page from home.
1) Create a Page for your Project
- gather as a group of 4-5 students
- create a new page for your project by clicking "Create a Page" at the top right corner of the screen
- choose a catchy and original title for your page
- click "Edit" on the top left menu bar to begin adding text
- as a start, list the names of your group on the page
- press "Save" at the bottom of the page before proceeding to add material and edit
2) Design Your Group's Wiki Page
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the page you create belongs to your group, so design away... and be as creative as possible!!!
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click the "Edit" tab at the top left to enter edit mode
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a menu bar should appear with a range of formatting options to change the size, font, and color of text
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you can enter text directly onto your Wiki page in edit mode or cut and paste from a document
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to upload photos, use the "Upload Files" button in the top right corner of the page (just below "Create a Page")
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to insert photo, look for "Insert Links" on the sidebar while in edit mode, click on "Image and Files," then click on your image
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to add link, click on the hyperlink button (with globe and infinity sign) while in edit mode
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to insert videos, click on "Insert Plugin" while in edit mode and follow the instructions
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if you compose online, be sure to save frequently!
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after you save, you have to hit the "Edit" button to start working on your project again
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there is no "Undo" button, but you can hit "Cancel" to revert to your last save
3) Add a link to the Image Gallery
- visit the Image Gallery and press "Edit" on the top left menu bar
- choose a spot on the page for your Project
- type in the title of your group's page
- below that, give a catchy 20-30 word synopsis
- highlight the title of your project
- click on the hyperlink button (globe with infinity sign)on the menu bar
- the title of your page should appear in a popup window; otherwise, choose the title of your page in the drop down menu provided
- all you you do is hit okay!
- be sure to press "Save" at the bottom of the page to save your edit
4) Comment on 3 Other Projects
- each student should comment on three other Projects
- enter your comment in the comment box at the bottom of the page
- your comments should be 30-50 words
- says something you like about the Project and something that could be improved
- rate the Review, giving it 1 to 5 stars (5 is the highest)
5) Update your Project (optional)
- if you like, you can update your Project based on the comments of others
Questions or Concerns? Please feel free to Contact Us.
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Alert the Professor about any inappropriate content. And it will be promptly removed.