Step one, Bias:
Wikipedia emphasizes bias that Global Warming is happening
and primarily caused by increasing greenhouse gases produced by human
activities. It provides various facts and description to convey the point of
view toward Global Warming being a threat and the fault of humans. The author
omits the viewpoint that humans might not be the main cause of Global Warming
and that natural occurrences can be leading to these increased temperatures.
Given both explanations of natural causes and man-made
causes for global warming, would allow the reader to interpret their own
opinion.
Negative impressions are created through words including:
- human induced,
- abrupt impacts,
- expected effects,
- threat, and
- blaming humans.
If different words were used throughout this article,
I would be more apt to consider all viewpoints to analyze the disputed issues
and come to my own conclusion as to the nature, causes, and consequences of Global
Warming.
Example of Bias:
“Human activity since the Industrial Revolution has
increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to
increased radiative forcing from CO2, methane,
NewsandEventsGuy. (2013, March 17). Global Warming.
Retrieved May 29, 2013, from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming
Step two, Claim & Website Evaluation:
"Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, and scientists are more than 90% certain that it is primarily caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases produced by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation."
Supports the Claim:
Disputes the Claim:
Step three, General Sanctions:
The editors are subject to general sanctions to confirm the context and discuss improvement of the information.The Arbitration Committee may impose general sanctions on all editors working in a particular area, usually following a request for arbitration.
Article probation
Editors making disruptive edits to articles which are on probation may be banned by an administrator from further editing of such articles as well as related articles and/or project pages. Anyone editing an article on probation should be especially mindful of content policies and interaction policies.
Community article probation
Editors making disruptive edits may be subject to various administrative restrictions, depending on the terms of probation. This type of probation is similar to article probation, above, but is imposed by the community rather than by ArbCom.
Step four, Frequently Asked Questions:
Q9: Does methane cause more warming than CO2?
A9: It's true that methane is more potent molecule for molecule. But there's far less of it in the atmosphere, so the total effect is smaller. The atmospheric lifetime of methane (about 10 years) is a lot shorter than that of CO2 (on the order of 100 years). So methane tracks current emissions, while CO2 accumulates in the atmosphere over long periods.
The answer provided in Wikipedia uses approximations for the years but overall is accurate. I would consider using Wikipedia in the classroom as a resource, while making sure the students know how to check for bias and reliability with all resources.
Step five, Section on Natural Systems:
After reading this article I have learned that there are many issues regarding global warming. Various views and disputes about the nature, causes, consequences, and future happenings of global warming exist. I learned to view the talk section of Wikipedia and research the discussion sections and citations to discern fact from opinion. I would use Wikipedia as an opportunity to have the students research topics and compare information. Students can expand and revise incomplete articles and write new articles of their own, including talk pages. Students can utilize Wikipedia to gain insights of the collaborative creation process and strengthen their ability to evaluate sources. Student can not only consume information from Wikipedia, but help to create it.
Step six, Profiles:
- Wikipedia Editors must abide by the policy and come to a consensus to provide credible and valid information.
- They discuss and provide helpful feedback to come to a conclusion of the correct information on the topic at hand.
- They seam to work long and hard through collaboration to provide the most recent and reliable information.
Step seven, Wikipedia in the classroom:
Wikipedia could be integrated into classroom activities through:
- Demonstrating how an open content website works
- Adding content to Wikipedia
- Writing and publishing articles
- Selecting topics and performing research
- Creating and refining articles
- Analyzing Wikipedia articles and Preparing an analysis report
- Publishing an analysis on the Wikipedia talk page, Including Web links
I believe Wikipedia can be used in combination with textbooks as a source of information to create an engaging and motivating lesson learning through real world situations and online collaboration.
Resources:
Global Warming. Last Modified (2013, June 2). Retrieved from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming
NewsandEventsGuy. (2013, March 17). Global Warming. Retrieved May 29, 2013, from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming
National Wildlife Federation, Inspiring Americans to Protect Wildlife for our Children's Future. (2013)
What is Global Warming? (2011-2012). Retrieved from:
EPA United States Environment Protection Agency. Last Updated (2013, April 23). Retrieved from:
Tutorial/Wrap-Up and More Info. Last Modified (2013, May 17). Retrieved from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia:
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, (2002-2007). 21st Century Information Fluency. Using Wikipedia in your Classroom. Retrieved from:
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