Analysis+and+Reflection,+Marlena+Hasiak


 * __Wiki Analysis & Reflection__**


 * __Contributions:__**

When I first signed in to the wiki space I did not really know what to expect. I started off by reading some of the other submissions made by other students. As I read these entries I also edited certain spelling mistakes and formatting errors. If I came across an article or entry that I was interested in I added bits and pieces of information that would make the submission more solid. In some entries I added links to other outside pages that were relevant to the issue discussed as well as linking individual words on the site to other entries on the wiki page. My first page that I created was not that extensive. It was on Surveillance Cameras and I added some article references that would explain the issues that are relevant to surveillance. I noticed that other students had added information on my site and had made it look more attractive. After doing some more editing I created my two pages of content on Economic and Cultural Sovereignty in a Global Information Society. On this site I used various articles to explain how Economy and Cultural are changing in the global information era, and how various issues have come about that threaten the sovereignty of nations.


 * __Reflections:__**

My wiki experience was very educational and enjoyable. This was my first time using or even hearing about the wiki database, but once I got the hang of it I realized that it was very useful. The wiki site is like a community, where everyone comes together with their knowledge and shares it with others in a constructive way. Using the wiki site helped me to learn more about the class, especially when reading entries that involved class notes, test reviews, and reading summaries. This was very helpful when studying for the test. I really liked the whole idea of sharing information, editing entries, and learning about new things. The wiki page, in my opinion, is a great aid to creating a sense of community but in a digital sense. The flow of information is constant and ever changing, making the whole experience a never ending educational journey.


 * __Suggestions:__**

Although my overall experience of the wiki page was good, in some instances I came across students that were cutting and pasting information straight on to their wiki page from a different source. This is plagiarism, and if I was to recommend the wiki site to others I would make sure to remind them that plagiarism is an offence and that when taking information from others it is very important to give them appropriate credit. Something else that I found annoying was students who posted “ DO NOT EDIT THIS PAGE, UNDER CONSTRUCTION” this unfortunately is the whole point of the wiki assignment, to collaboratively edit other people’s work and add information to make the site more accurate and well rounded. I guess some students just missed the whole point of the wiki assignment.