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Course name
EPIGENETICS
Institution
The University of Texas at Austin
Instructor
Nigel Atkinson
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Epigenetics
Course dates
2022-01-19 00:00:00 UTC – 2022-06-17 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
60


We will study epigenetic regulation of gene expression and how it affects cellular activity and animal behavior. Topics to discussed are epigenetic mechanisms of controlling gene expression such as histone modification, DNA modification, secondary structure of chromatin, CpG islands, non-coding RNAs, chromosome inactivation, and more. We will ask how such changes produces changes relevant to development, birth defects, vernalization (plants), mating-type switch (yeast), imprinting, addiction, stress responses, learning, stem cells and more.

Students will study all extant Wikipedia epigenetic articles. Students will identify articles that need updating with new information and figures. Some student groups will write new articles. This will be a semester-long writing project. Prior to making any changes to Wikipedia students will submit a proposal, write an outline with citations, and prepare at least three draft documents. Other student groups will act as editors and critics of the article. Wikipedia additions or articles must be completed by the end of term.

Students will use the WikiEdu resources to learn how to properly write and revise Wikipedia articles.

Student Assigned Reviewing
OliverJackMyers User:EBreach/Week 4 Topic Proposal Epigenetics of Autoimmune Diseases
Samanthamcanci
Urielcstro
Psm872 Week 4 Priya M
2000christina Epigenetics of antisocial personality disorder
Sarahtucker511 Week 4
KrysSand Transgenerational trauma, Post-traumatic stress disorder
Heise123 Epigenetics of chronic pain
EmeryMcDonald
Agv2022
Neurobsessed Epigenetic effects of smoking, Epigenetics of schizophrenia, Genetics of post-traumatic stress disorder
Abhirupa 2000 Gene dosage, Non coding RNA
Kelsidc Computational epigenetics, Epigenetics of autism
EBreach
Gunnargray5
Siennawu1 Epigenetics of physical exercise
Jonathan6444 Epigenetic clock
Vale028
GuillermoArredondo1999 Epigenetics of sleep
Beholding Epigenetics in insects, Epigenetics of neurodegenerative diseases, Epigenetics of schizophrenia
Yviannna Epigenetics in learning and memory, Genomic imprinting, Behavioral epigenetics, Epigenetics of depression
Methyliodide Epigenetics of Personality Disorders
Utkj2022 Epigenetics of depression, Transgenerational stress inheritance, Epigenetics of human development
Aspires2 Anacardic acids, Epigenome
Aarzoomaknojia Epigenetics in learning and memory, Epigenetics of depression
Ericgarika Downregulation and upregulation in drug addiction, Regulation of transcription in addiction
Caresse.Nguyen Transgenerational trauma
Achoo001 Non-Additive Genetic Effects
Friedchickenprincess Methylation specific oligonucleotide microarray, Addiction
Prikale Epigenetics of anxiety and stress–related disorders
Radhikavatsa
AAR3643 Epigenetic regulation of neurogenesis, Epigenetics of melanoma
Aspillutla Week 4 Aamani Pillutla Epigenetics of physical exercise
Longoria.jared Epigenetics of physical exercise Transgenerational trauma, User:EBreach/Week 4 Topic Proposal Epigenetics of Autoimmune Diseases
Mishmallow12
JohannThomas2 Epigenetics of depression, Epigenetics of Childhood Trauma, Week 4 - Epigenetics of Childhood Trauma
Elizabethballard Epigenetics of neurodegenerative diseases
Epicgenetics Epigenetics of Substance Abuse
Stetso
Caty701 Week 4 Caitlin Tramont
Apark102 Epigenetics of neurodegenerative diseases, Apark102/Week 4
PenguinVelazquez
RG2022 Rhea Gogia Week 4
Riasood21 Epigenetics of cocaine addiction
Gracelynprom Epigenetics of schizophrenia
Arianalramos
Courtney Pinard Neuroepigenetics
SShrestha Week 4 Shrestha, Transgenerational trauma Epigenetics of autism
Khadeejashah123
Cayguy Epigenetics of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Plant
Navessss Epigenetics of physical exercise, Epigenetic effects of smoking
Trevor.freeman

Timeline

Week 1

Course meetings
Thursday, 20 January 2022
In class - Introduction to the Wikipedia assignment

Welcome to your Wikipedia assignment's course timeline. This page guides you through the steps you'll need to complete for your Wikipedia assignment, with links to training modules and your classmates' work spaces.

Your course has been assigned a Wikipedia Expert. You can reach them through the Get Help button at the top of this page.

Resources:

Assignment - Get started on Wikipedia

Create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link your instructor sent you. (Because of Wikipedia's technical restraints, you may receive a message that you cannot create an account. To resolve this, please try again off campus or the next day.)

Milestones

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

Week 2

Course meetings
Tuesday, 25 January 2022   |   Thursday, 27 January 2022
Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
In class - Discussion

Week 3

Course meetings
Tuesday, 1 February 2022   |   Thursday, 3 February 2022
Assignment - Review the rules for health topics
Assignment - Choose possible topics

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 6

In class - Discussion

Week 4

Course meetings
Tuesday, 8 February 2022   |   Thursday, 10 February 2022
Milestones

One page summary with a cited review. TItle it week 4.

In class - Citations
Assignment - Exercise

Week 5

Course meetings
Tuesday, 15 February 2022   |   Thursday, 17 February 2022
Assignment - Start drafting your contributions

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 6

Course meetings
Tuesday, 22 February 2022   |   Thursday, 24 February 2022
In class - Post 1 page description of your idea for improving or writing a new article

Week 7

Course meetings
Tuesday, 1 March 2022   |   Thursday, 3 March 2022
Milestones

Week 8

Course meetings
Tuesday, 8 March 2022   |   Thursday, 10 March 2022
Assignment - Two page outline of Wikipedia Contribution with citations.
Assignment - Continue improving your article

Now's the time to revisit your text and refine your work. You may do more research and find missing information; rewrite the lead section to represent all major points; reorganize the text to communicate the information better; or add images and other media.

Week 9

Course meetings
Tuesday, 22 March 2022   |   Thursday, 24 March 2022
Assignment - Peer review - Make notes on another's article.

Read and submit notes on other group's Wiki.

In class - First Draft of your improvement or article.

Week 10

Course meetings
Tuesday, 29 March 2022   |   Thursday, 31 March 2022
In class - In class peer review of Wikipedia improvement or article.

Guiding framework

Milestones

Every student has finished reviewing their assigned articles, making sure that every article has been reviewed.

Week 11

Course meetings
Tuesday, 5 April 2022   |   Thursday, 7 April 2022
In class - Draft 2 due

Week 12

Course meetings
Tuesday, 12 April 2022   |   Thursday, 14 April 2022
In class - In-class presentation
In class - Peer review of Wikipedia improvement or article.
Assignment - Respond to your peer review

You probably have some feedback from other students and possibly other Wikipedians. Consider their suggestions, decide whether it makes your work more accurate and complete, and edit your draft to make those changes.

Resources:

  • Editing Wikipedia, pages 12 and 14
  • Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have any questions.
Assignment - Polish your work

Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!

Week 13

Course meetings
Tuesday, 19 April 2022   |   Thursday, 21 April 2022
In class - Professor reviews your article.
In class - Revise as necessary.

Week 14

Course meetings
Tuesday, 26 April 2022   |   Thursday, 28 April 2022

Week 15

Course meetings
Tuesday, 3 May 2022   |   Thursday, 5 May 2022
Assignment - Final article

It's the final week to develop your article.

  • Read Editing Wikipedia page 15 to review a final check-list before completing your assignment.
  • Don't forget that you can ask for help from your Wikipedia Expert at any time!
Assignment - Begin moving your work to Wikipedia

Now that you've improved your draft based on others' feedback, it's time to move your work live - to the "mainspace."

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 13

Week 16

Course meetings
Tuesday, 10 May 2022   |   Thursday, 12 May 2022
Milestones

Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.