Wikipedia:WikiProject United States Public Policy/Courses/Spring 2011/Energy Economics and Policy (Maria Papadakis)
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ISAT 411: Energy Economics and Policy edit
Course description edit
This course is concerned with methods for analyzing the economics, environmental and societal benefits of energy technologies. Topics include: optimization techniques, utility planning and finance, cost-benefit techniques, discounting for time and risk, econometric models, and input-output analysis. The role of government in determining energy costs supply and markets will be considered.
Assignment overview edit
By completing this assignment, students will write and/or expand an article on a specific topic relating to the course. In doing so, students will create a better understanding of their chosen topic along with providing the Wikipedia community with and in-depth description of their topic.
Assignment timeline edit
This is a summary of the key due dates and the expected timeline for the Wikipedia-related assignment(s). The following is a sample timeline that the Wikimedia Foundation put together in collaboration with other instructors who have previously used Wikipedia in their classes -- please feel free to adapt, trim, cut, and use it (or replace it wholesale with your timeline) as you see fit:
Week 1 edit
- Carbon Project
Week 2 edit
- Carbon Project
Week 3 edit
- Carbon Project
Week 4 edit
- In class
- Presentation: Introduction to Wikipedia
- HANDOUT: Welcome to Wikipedia Brochure
- Coverage of the "five pillars" of Wikipedia
- Presentation: Introduction to Wikipedia
- By the end of class:
- Create a Username and Password
- Add Username to this course page
- Work on finding article for assignment
Week 5 edit
- In class
- Presentation: Evaluating a Wikipedia Article
- Verifiability and Notability
- Referencing an Article
- Presentation: Evaluating a Wikipedia Article
- Assignment:
- To practice features of Wikipedia, leave a message on another classmates talk page.
- Critically evaluate an existing policy article, and leave comments or concerns on the talk page.
Week 6 edit
- Assignment:
- Please read before class - Handout Citing sources handout (explains how to compile a bibliography)
- Begin research on topic
- Annotated Bibliography for article due Friday, March 4th 2011.
- Please read before class - Handout Citing sources handout (explains how to compile a bibliography)
Week 7 edit
- Continue work on both Carbon and Wikipedia Project
Week 8 edit
- Carbon Project Due
- Annotated Bibliography for Wikipedia Project due.
Week 9 edit
- Outside of class:
- Write a 3–4 paragraph summary version of your article (with citations) in your Wikipedia sandbox (due by March 25)
- Begin working with Online Ambassador mentor to polish your short starter article and fix any major transgressions of Wikipedia norms.
- Continue research for major expansion of article.
Week 10 edit
- Outside of class:
- Please read: Handout: Moving out of your sandbox and Did You Know Nomination
- Move your sandbox article into Wikipedia's main space (live article).
- Nominate your article for "Did You Know" status, and monitor the nomination for any issues identified by other editors.
- Begin expanding your article into a comprehensive treatment of the topic.
Week 11 edit
- Out of class:
- Expand your article into an initial draft of a comprehensive treatment of the topic. Full draft of article on Wiki due by Friday, April 8.
Week 12 edit
- FINAL VERSION OF ARTICLE DUE.
Wikipedia Resources edit
- Internet Relay Chat, chat room for talking to online ambassadors in "real time"
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=wikipedia-en-classroom
Course Instructor edit
Campus Ambassadors edit
- Austin Dixon (talk) email: austin.dixon@gmail.com
- Mike Surowiec (talk)
Students edit
This is a list of the students in your class (or rather their Wikipedia usernames), along with their Wikipedia articles (which students will select at the appropriate time).
Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 edit
ASHRAE 90.1 edit
Online Ambassador - Alpha Quadrant talk
Pool and spa safety edit
Online Ambassador - — RHaworth (talk · contribs) 00:07, 29 March 2011 (UTC)
United States Wind Energy Policy edit
- John Bucci - John.Bucci (talk · contribs · sand)
- Jeanie Johnson - jeanieajohnson (talk · contribs · sand)
- Graham Madden - maddenwg (talk · contribs · sand)
- Greg Miller - Greg.lewis.miller (talk · contribs · sand)
- Cara Pearson - Carampearson (talk · contribs · sand)
- Justin Reiske - reiskejw (talk · contribs · sand)
Online Ambassador - ManishEarthTalk • Stalk (Confirmation pending)
US biofuel policy edit
- Online Ambassador: Cindy Ashley-Nelson
National Appliance Energy Conservation Act edit
Online Ambassador - Sadads (talk · contribs)
Natural Gas Act of 1938 edit
Online Ambassador - GuillaumeTell (talk · contribs)
National Renewable Energy Lab edit
- Ryan.ramirez (talk · contribs)
- joshuakelaher (talk · contribs)
Online Ambassador: UpstateNYer (talk · contribs)
Business Energy Investment Tax Credit edit
Online Ambassador - — RHaworth (talk · contribs) 00:07, 29 March 2011 (UTC)
US lighting energy policy edit
Smart grid policy in the United States edit
Online ambassador / mentor edit
- Sodabottle--Sodabottle (talk) 05:39, 19 March 2011 (UTC)
Anti-idling edit
Online Ambassador - Cryptic C62 · Talk