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ERIC Number: EJ963380
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
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Writing with Wikis: A Cautionary Tale of Technology in the Classroom
Allwardt, Debra E.
Journal of Social Work Education, v47 n3 p597-605 Fall 2011
Learning to write a scholarly literature review is often difficult for undergraduate students. This teaching note examines a pilot study of BSW students' use of a wiki to collaboratively write a literature review in a research course (N=36). Students expressed negative responses toward the assignment and were reluctant to use the wiki. Their responses are explored through an examination of their activity on the wiki, discussion group feedback, comments in the course evaluation, and unsolicited remarks made by students. Common criticisms raised by students were time-management issues, group coordination concerns, and assignment parameters. Suggestions for improving and modifying the assignment are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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