Wiki Training Syllabus (Module 5)

Introduction

 * Why is referencing an essential part of the wiki concept? 10 mins.
 * Wikis are not original research. Referencing is key to both giving credit where due and maintaining the transparency, accountability inherent in wiki concept.


 * Technical aspects. 20 mins:


 * Relevant Documentation: Wikipedia: Citing Sources; Wikipedia Help: Footnotes

Format of links

 * Standard format for reference links – what is hyperlinked, italicized etc, when no date list date retrieved. How newspaper/website refs different from book/journal refs. 15 mins.

References in action

 * Use of references in text: ref name policy; everything must be referenced; where possible list name of source (think tanks or CSOs etc, newspapers in italics); source listed for any subjective statement; don't say 'currently' or 'recently' but rather list the date. 10 mins.
 * Reference should be given at least at the end of each paragraph.

Module Length: 120 mins

=Module 3 Exercises= Referencing Exercise