CompFAQ/WritDM/NMAC 5108

NMAC 5108: Writing and Publishing in Digital Environments

Directions: For each lesson below, follow all links and read them carefully. All assigned readings not linked may be found on my server or in your assigned textbook. See your individual syllabus for due dates and additional instructions. Please read ahead to know what you are responsible for each week. The lessons will have less work, but others, have more to do.

 note: Flexibility and adaptability are essential skills for media professionals. Digital media is constantly evolving, requiring the ability to process, prioritize, and engage with information from multiple sources. This course mirrors that complexity to prepare you for real-world challenges, where navigating multiple platforms and tools is the norm. While it may feel overwhelming at times, approach each task with a problem-solving mindset: read instructions carefully, take notes, and don’t hesitate to ask questions or seek clarification. Treat this as an opportunity to hone your ability to manage information effectively and think critically about your workflow. Remember, part of mastering digital environments is learning to thrive within their inherent complexity.

0. Bootstrapping

Before you begin to work, complete these preliminaries.

1. Read your syllabus carefully and completely.
2. Sign up for the forum by following the directions on your syllabus.
   • Set up and personalize your forum profile.
   • Set up your journal index; add your link to the class index, following my example.
   • Post an introduction: Who are you, and what do you hope to gain from this course?
3. Create an account on Wikipedia.
4. Enroll on WikiWdu. (You must use this link, as it contains the enrollment key.)

1. Foundations of Digital Writing

Principles of effective digital writing, audience considerations, and planning content.

Read

• Carroll, Chapter 1 - “Writing for Digital Media: Laying the Foundation.”
• “Digital Writing Top Ten.”
• Editing Wikipedia, pages 1–5.
• Evaluating Wikipedia.

Activities

1. Remediation Project:
   • Read Remediating Articles through “Get Started” and follow the directions.
2. Wikipedia Training (via WikiEdu):
   • Wikipedia Policies.
   • Sandboxes, Talk Pages, and Watchlists.
   • Communicating with Others
3. Post a forum journal entry reflecting on any issues, challenges, or interests about your reading or experiences so far. Remember that journal posts are done in the NMAC 5108 forum. Be sure to add a link to your post on your journal index and comment on someone else’s post. Remember, you must be a member of the NMAC 5108 group in order to access the forum.

7. Final Reflections and Digital Publishing

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notes

Written: 2002, 2022; Revised: 02-20-2025; Version: Beta 0.7

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