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This is a Dendrology glossary wiki. We will use it to make a glossary of
important terminology that will help us to learn the language of dendrology.
important terminology that will help us to learn the language of dendrology.
Your assignment
You will add information to the wiki in three different ways described below. For more detailed information and directions on how to write your entries, see the rubric and examples posted on WebCT.
A. Definitions
Eligible words are listed at the end of each lecture and are also listed at the top of each wiki page. From the total vocabulary list from all the lectures for the semester, you will make glossary-style definitions for five words or terms of your choice.
A glossary-style definition consists of a basic definition with some added explanation, examples, or an illustration. See the document posted on WebCT for examples of definitions
Your definitions must be in the context of our lectures and the subject of dendrology. For example, the word “annual” has different meanings in different situations. In botany, it refers specifically to a type of plant lifecycle. Try to relate the definitions you find in your references to our lecture discussions.
If you are copying and pasting from an online dictionary or encyclopedia, you must edit the information to focus on only the meaning you want, in the context of dendrology and our class. Delete extraneous definitions and information that does not apply.
References
You must consult at least two different references for each definition you write and give these references in your definition. For example, for the word “achene,” an achene is a small one-seeded fruit which does not open (Oxford English Dictionary). Achenes can be winged or un-winged. A winged achene such as in the London Plane Tree, can also be called a samara (Raven, Biology of Plants, p. 467).
Important note: "Wikipedia" and similar wiki sites (such as Wikimedia and Wictionary) are not valid references, but a source reference that you go to from a wiki page is a valid reference. Name your references in a way that anyone can go back to them and easily see where you got the information. Class lecture notes, from dendrology or any other class, are not valid references--you must use published references.
For referencing text or an image that you found online, give the name of the website and put the link in your reference so anyone can go directly to the site.
Always start by giving the name of the term you are defining, then put your name right after the word so everyone knows who the "author" is.
Note that each page has a separate section for alphabetical definitions and comparing and contrasting.
B. Comparing and contrasting similar terms
Many words in dendrology have very similar meanings, but are different in small but important ways. For example, the difference between adhesion and cohesion, ATP and ADP, or allele and gene. To compare and contrast means you explain how two similar terms are different, and how they are similar.
From the list of eligible words, you will compare and contrast five pairs of similar words. Use words that are different from the words you defined in part A. As with the definitions, give at least two references.
Always start by giving the name of the terms you are comparing and your name.
Note that each page has a separate section for alphabetical definitions and comparing and contrasting. Insert your comparisons alphabetically by the the first word.
C. Enhancing the entries of other students
Enhancing means to change, add to, or otherwise improve on the definitions and compare-and-contrast entries of others. Read the information that others have written, and decide how you can make it better. Think about what you could add or change to improve on a definition or comparison. This could be adding additional explanation, examples, images, or illustrations.
If you add an image or illustration, explain what it shows and how it adds to or builds on the definition being enhanced. The images you add should contribute something new that builds on, or adds to the understanding of an entry. Remember that Google Images or other image search engines are not valid references; go to the original source of the image and give credit to the originator in your reference.
You be the editor and make it better—this is what a wiki is designed to do! When you add information, remember to give your source. You will enhance five entries on our wiki.
Keep a word-processed log of all your activity
First, make your entries in a Word document, and then copy and paste onto the wiki page. This way, you will have a backup of everything you do. You will submit your log of activity at each of two deadlines.
Deleting entries of other students
Under no circumstances should you delete information posted by others. If you do this by accident and cannot recover the deleted information, you must contact the person involved and let them know about it.
Format for the final submission of your word-processed document
The title is: Dendrology Terminology Glossary. Put your name right under the title.
Put your entries in the order of Definitions (first), Compare and Contrast (second), then Enhancements.
Please include all your entries from the beginning and submit five definitions, five compare and contrast, and five enhancements.
For your enhancements, first quote the definition you are enhancing, then add your enhancement and make it clear exactly where your part starts.
Insert all your images into your word-processed file in the proper places--don't just state that they are on the wiki.
Please use Times New Roman size 12 font, and one inch margins on all sides.
Deadlines
By Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 4:00 pm, you must have completed two definitions, two comparisons, and two enhancements. Submit your log to Gary as an e-mail attachment by 4:00 pm (gahunt@tru.ca)
By Thursday, November 29 you must complete all your entries and send a completed log to Gary as an e-mail attachment by 4:00 pm. Please remember to submit your file as a ".doc" file, not ".docx". You can convert your file by going to "save as" and selecting the older version of Microsoft Word.
Always start by giving the name of the term you are defining, then put your name right after the word so everyone knows who the "author" is.
Note that each page has a separate section for alphabetical definitions and comparing and contrasting.
B. Comparing and contrasting similar terms
Many words in dendrology have very similar meanings, but are different in small but important ways. For example, the difference between adhesion and cohesion, ATP and ADP, or allele and gene. To compare and contrast means you explain how two similar terms are different, and how they are similar.
From the list of eligible words, you will compare and contrast five pairs of similar words. Use words that are different from the words you defined in part A. As with the definitions, give at least two references.
Always start by giving the name of the terms you are comparing and your name.
Note that each page has a separate section for alphabetical definitions and comparing and contrasting. Insert your comparisons alphabetically by the the first word.
C. Enhancing the entries of other students
Enhancing means to change, add to, or otherwise improve on the definitions and compare-and-contrast entries of others. Read the information that others have written, and decide how you can make it better. Think about what you could add or change to improve on a definition or comparison. This could be adding additional explanation, examples, images, or illustrations.
If you add an image or illustration, explain what it shows and how it adds to or builds on the definition being enhanced. The images you add should contribute something new that builds on, or adds to the understanding of an entry. Remember that Google Images or other image search engines are not valid references; go to the original source of the image and give credit to the originator in your reference.
You be the editor and make it better—this is what a wiki is designed to do! When you add information, remember to give your source. You will enhance five entries on our wiki.
Keep a word-processed log of all your activity
First, make your entries in a Word document, and then copy and paste onto the wiki page. This way, you will have a backup of everything you do. You will submit your log of activity at each of two deadlines.
Deleting entries of other students
Under no circumstances should you delete information posted by others. If you do this by accident and cannot recover the deleted information, you must contact the person involved and let them know about it.
Format for the final submission of your word-processed document
The title is: Dendrology Terminology Glossary. Put your name right under the title.
Put your entries in the order of Definitions (first), Compare and Contrast (second), then Enhancements.
Please include all your entries from the beginning and submit five definitions, five compare and contrast, and five enhancements.
For your enhancements, first quote the definition you are enhancing, then add your enhancement and make it clear exactly where your part starts.
Insert all your images into your word-processed file in the proper places--don't just state that they are on the wiki.
Please use Times New Roman size 12 font, and one inch margins on all sides.
Deadlines
By Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 4:00 pm, you must have completed two definitions, two comparisons, and two enhancements. Submit your log to Gary as an e-mail attachment by 4:00 pm (gahunt@tru.ca)
By Thursday, November 29 you must complete all your entries and send a completed log to Gary as an e-mail attachment by 4:00 pm. Please remember to submit your file as a ".doc" file, not ".docx". You can convert your file by going to "save as" and selecting the older version of Microsoft Word.
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