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Course name
Dynamic Tensions
Institution
Florida International University
Instructor
Michelle Romero
Wikipedia Expert
Shalor (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Business Law & Ethics
Course dates
2020-01-10 00:00:00 UTC – 2020-04-23 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
20


This class focuses on the dynamic tensions between business, law and morality. Often times, our personal values are at odds with (1) what is asked of us or (2) what we are presented with, in the workplace. Lawful, profitable actions may lead to unethical results. The law does not address every situation, and neither do company policies. Can someone “cross the line” without actually “crossing the line?”

Professionals (of any industry) cannot make sound business decisions without considering legal or ethical implications because unethical behavior may create legal risks. Hence, we will attempt to reconcile these issues by discussing and analyzing current events, cases, corporate governance policies, compliance programs and the overall social responsibility of organizations and individuals.

You will be encouraged to think about the effects of your decisions and the decisions of others on business and society. Simultaneously, you will be learning relevant business and legal concepts, honing your critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills—all helping you develop as a leader.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Ashgrossman Ultra Music Festival
MrsWright82 Recruitment
Hsiva002 Commercial aviation
Akohl002
Asuar256 Scott Borchetta
Agustinpm703 Nike, Inc.
Ismaray Ruiz Electronic cigarette
Sedwa077 Malden Mills
Fgallegos8 2015 FIFA corruption case
Mserr074 Panda Express
Cguti132 Emergency contraception
Jgkell20 Fuyao
Sgonz380 Social Finance (US non-profit organization)
Mercedesr99 Conrad Hotels
Pamhofung Fast fashion
Alexissphe Facial recognition system
Nserret8912
Apere836 Internet celebrity
Mpola017 Equifax
Akohl004 Contract
Nserr024

Timeline

Week 2

Course meetings
Thursday, 23 January 2020
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 3

Course meetings
Thursday, 30 January 2020
Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
In class - Discussion

Week 4

Course meetings
Thursday, 6 February 2020
Assignment - Review the rules for health topics
Assignment - Choose possible topics

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 6


In class - Discussion

Week 5

Course meetings
Thursday, 13 February 2020
Assignment - Add to an article
Assignment - Exercise
Assignment - Start drafting your contributions

Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have questions using the Get Help button at the top of this page.

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9

Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 6

Course meetings
Thursday, 5 March 2020
Assignment - Peer review an article

Guiding framework

In class - Discussion
Milestones

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


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.

Week 7

Course meetings
Thursday, 12 March 2020
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 8

Course meetings
Thursday, 19 March 2020
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.


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 9

Course meetings
Thursday, 26 March 2020
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 - Reflective essay
Milestones

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