Edit Wikipedia
We are reaching the end of our online class participation portion of the course. I may put up another opportunity to participate over the next week.
In any case, here is one opportunity to get ‘double points.’ “What are double points?” you may ask. Those are double whatever counts for a point once I work that out.
For this week, I want you to make an appropriate edit to a Wikipedia entry of your choice. In the comments, list the following information:
1. The entry title you edited and provide the link to it.
2. Describe the edit you made.
3. Explain why you made it.
The edit can be new information or simply inserting a missing citation.
fredzhu 4:35 pm on November 23, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
This is my inaugural attempt to change information on Wikipedia and it went rather smoothly.
So this is the page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotman_School_of_Management
It originally stated under the “Graduate Programs” heading that “The school also offers a Master of Finance course”. As we know, the the Master of Finance is a program not a course. So I corrected it.
jongsukjosephshin 6:18 pm on November 23, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
OK, QUICK!
my first post, and I figure I have to post a couple to “hedge” against the odds of being deleted.
This is actually a fact. He was present on my first birthday.
jongsukjosephshin 6:32 pm on November 23, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_Joon-Sup
“Before his move to Atlanta, he attended J’s 1st birthday.”
Nilay Goyal 1:29 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink
I added a citation to your fact on this page
jongsukjosephshin 6:50 pm on November 23, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
On a more serious note. Netflix’s shares took a tumble. The company is starting to feel the pressure, and doing a Porter’s analysis, this industry does not seem promising in the long run.
1. Under Finance and Revenue,
“On November 22, Netflix’s share took a tumble down the hill, as share prices dropped by 5.2% to $70.57. This was in response to its bleak outlook for 2012. [121]“.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix#Finance_and_revenue
Original Source : http://www.dailytech.com/2012+Not+Looking+So+Hot+for+Netflix+Shares+Drop+to+Lowest+Point+Since+March+2010/article23349.htm
2. Recently, Netflix’s shares fell by a considerable margin. In fact, experts say it is doomed to fall lower.
3. This is a prime example of how rapid technological advances in our society can slowly start to destroy a platform that was, approximately four years ago, still on the rise. Consumers have switched from DVD players to online streaming (22 million streaming-only subscribers) in less than four years. DVD renting business was substantially more profitable.
In addition, this case illustrates the intellectual property problem, how copyright holders in “fading” industries (Studios) can still use hold-up to drive a hard bargain, as in Netflix’s situation.
Netflix should have sold their business in 2010.
Karan Mehta 10:32 pm on November 23, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I covered my short position on Netflix too soon!!!
tanvishetty 8:25 pm on November 23, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I edited the page on my school: The international school of Penang, Uplands :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_International_School_of_Penang_%28Uplands%29#Overview
I added the school motto “respect for self.respect for others” to the page. I thought that this was important because it gave a better sense of what Uplands stood for, especially because the motto plays a significant role in our community standards.
Avi 9:56 pm on November 23, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Increased the number of Postgraduate intake in my design school, National Institute of Design, India from 200 to 245. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Institute_of_Design
245 is the accurate reflection for Postgraduate intake according school website: http://www.nid.edu
Karan Mehta 10:23 pm on November 23, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
TD Bank is not the largest bank in Canada by market capitalization (second to RBC). This can be confirmed on Google Finance, etc.
Old wiki page was “The Toronto-Dominion Bank (French: Banque Toronto-Dominion), is the largest bank in Canada by market capitalization and second-largest based on assets.”
This has been modified to “The Toronto-Dominion Bank (French: Banque Toronto-Dominion), is the second-largest bank in Canada by market capitalization and based on assets.”
Karan Mehta 10:24 pm on November 23, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Sorry, and the link is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto-Dominion_Bank.
hank008 11:16 pm on November 23, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I add the information about TTC new subway train: The toronto rocket under the “rolling stock” part of “Toronto Subway and RT”.
Here is the link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_subway_and_RT#Rolling_stock
It is updated related information but which has not been included. The source that I add is a citation from TTC website.
Nilay Goyal 12:28 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I added citations to Prof. Josh’s WIkipedia page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Gans). The citations no. 1, 2 and 3 are added by me. They include references to the Professor’s Rotman faculty bio page and the links to his two websites Core Economics and Parentonomics. Wikipedia mentions that the page needed citations for verification and I added 3 citations.
I used to edit Wikipedia pages earlier. Two of my old page edits which still exist on Wikipedia are listed below:
Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadence_Design_Systems
If you click on view history, there is an edit made by me (User: Goyalnilay) on Feb. 7, 2010. This was my company’s page. The change I made was changing the link to ‘Cadence Community’ website under ‘External Links’ Section. The address was changed and was not updated on Wikipedia. So, I did that!
Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specman
If you click on view history, there are two edits made by me (User: Goyalnilay) on Feb. 7, 2010. This is a page for a programming language developed by my company. The packaging and licensing policy of this language had changed and I updated that on Wikipedia. The point “It is now part of the Cadence’s functional verification suite, “Incisive” Enterprise Simulator”, although Specman can still be licensed as a standalone product” was first made by me. It still exists on the page, just that it is re-worded now.
Nilay Goyal 12:34 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Sorry for a digression. But I thought this is cool enough to share.
Do you know about a ‘Uncyclopedia’, a parody for Wikipedia. The link is http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
The site has all fake articles and provides misinformation to an unimaginable extent. The purpose is creating humor and some articles are funny (check article about Wikipedia on Uncyclopedia: http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Wikipedia).
CAUTION: The language could be considered offensive. Access at your own risk.
hank008 1:07 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
By the way, just say something about Wikipedia in my eye. There are zillions of contents that are included in Wiki, and most of the sources in Wiki is contributed by casual readers who are familiar with/ interested in related materials. The entries can be viewed by all people, so once anyone finds something wrong/missing under centain entries, he can make the corrections right away. (anyone can be the inspector to improve the quality of entries better) The mass contributor basis can be wiki’s weakness as well. The editors usually are not professionals, so there may exist some problems, and it may not be corrected by late-comers. (what is worse, these readers will be misleaded) And also, there is the chance that the late-comers make the right stuffs go wrong. Anyway, we should thank wikipedia provides a mass platform for everyone to contribute, learn, share and benefit.
jongsukjosephshin 1:30 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Unbelievable… they deleted my post! (netflix)..
and they didn’t even leave a note.
On November 22, Netflix’s share took a tumble, as share prices fell by as much as 7% on November 22. [121]
HA! (this time I quoted Reuters on Globe and Mail)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix#2011 under Finance and Revenue
jovanatanackovic 2:10 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix
I added ‘However, it is never fully explained how Cypher was able to plug himself in and out of the matrix without the help of a crew-member.’ in the plot section.
I don’t know if it’ll get deleted or not, but nonetheless, it’s an omission that’s been bugging me for the longest time. How do you plug yourself out of the matrix?
bharatbhardwaj 2:52 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
1. The entry title you edited and provide the link to it.
Edited the wiki page on Claudiu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudius#cite_note-75)
2. Describe the edit you made.
Added a citation to the BBC mini series which was made on the autobiography of Claudius
3. Explain why you made it.
There wasnt an IMDB link to the series on the wiki page. Thought it might be helpful for people who wanted to know more about it…
bharatbhardwaj 2:52 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Just to be clear, i didnt edit the page but cited
Ivan Yuen 9:53 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Here is an entry I started back in 2006 (anonymously unfortunately)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahal_Pech
I was inspired to write about it after visiting the site during my travels in central america. I’m happy to see that the entry has been edited numerous times since with interesting photos added!
A Wikipedia Story | Digitopoly 10:33 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
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Joshua Gans 10:44 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
For your amusement. http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/wikipedia-lamest-edit-wars/
Dan Velan 1:04 pm on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Great site. Thanks!
adriennefriesen 11:39 am on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I edited the entry for “The North Face” at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_North_Face#Stores
I added “The first corporately owned Canadian store was opened in October 2011 in Toronto, Ontario.” to the “Stores” section because I work there! The entry previously only mentioned US stores.
John DiGiacomo 1:30 pm on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Wow.. didn’t think it was that easy to edit a page.
I just added content and citations to the GoPro HD HERO2 camera page at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoPro#HD_HERO2_Professional_cameras
The original entry was one line and didn’t describe the various versions available and didn’t include any sources. I edited this because I just purchased one of these cameras and they are AWESOME.
paulsmerchanski 4:23 pm on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I added content to the Winnipeg Jets Page. Here’s the link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg_Jets#cite_note-18
Under the ‘Winnipeg Jets Page (2011-present)’ heading, I added details on ticket prices for the home opener on Oct 9 vs the Montreal Canadiens.
I made this addition because I’m from Winnipeg and I think the prices paid for these tickets were outrageous!
Siamak Kolahi 7:05 pm on November 24, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I edited the page for Amazon.com, section about Kindle, and added the introduction of Kindle Fire: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon.com#Other_services
My addition reads as follow:
“In September 2011, Amazon announced its entry into tablet market by introducing Kindle Fire. Kindle Fire is a tablet computer based on customized version of Android operating system. The aggressively cheap pricing of Fire ($199 USD) was largely perceived to be a strategy backed by Amazon’s revenue from its content sales, stimulated by sales of Fire.”
I did the change as introduction of Fire was missing from “Products and services” section of Amazon page.
sharadsharma12 2:57 pm on November 25, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I edited the page on corporate governance. Link to that page is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_governance#See_also
The section I edited is the see also section on say on pay. I had worked on a report for corporate governance during the summers and based on my expreience I added the description and current trends of say on pay in this section
myraelbayoumi 5:32 pm on November 25, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I added content to the Nixon Watches page mentioning color varieties in the headphones. Here’s the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nixon_Watches Check out the heading that reads Headphones. I just added one line about how the headphones come in a variety of colors. I included a reference and color options are always great to know! I love my blue Nixon headphones =)
Taylor O 11:28 am on November 29, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Nice choice; Nixon rocks
alicesisili 9:40 pm on November 25, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I made some changes on Penny Tai’s bio on Wikipedia.
The link is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_Tai#Biography
I added:
“She formed the band “Buddha Jump” with “D-power” and released their first album, “Buddha Jump”, on September 23, 2011.”
Under the “Album” section:
“On the Way Home (回家路上) (November 1, 2011)”
Under the “Other Albums” section:
“Buddha Jump (佛跳牆) (September 23, 2011) with the Band “Buddha Jump”".
I also included the citation.
I added the information about her new albums because I have been following her albums and I know that the information is correct and valid.
nikhilmahendra 9:39 am on November 26, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I have edited a Wikipedia entry on the Merchant Navy – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant_Navy
I have added an additional paragraph on – The International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Having served in the Merchant Navy myself, I believe that the existing entry did not cover an essential description on IMO that is the main international governing and regulatory body of the Merchant Navy.
kamaljeetsingh 12:21 pm on November 26, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I have edited a page on Cricket World Cup –
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket_World_Cup#Before_the_first_Cricket_World_Cup
In the history section, a note on the World Series initiated by Kerry Pecker was missing. Although this format was started in 1979 and the first world cup was held in 1975, Kerry Pecker’s world series made limited overs cricket what it is today.
It goes without saying that with this piece of info missing from the history section, the information on present day cricket was incomplete.
Joshua Gans 5:39 pm on November 26, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Isn’t it Kerry Packer?
shunichirotago 12:03 pm on November 27, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I have edited a page on OFS(Overseas Family School), an international school in Singapore which I used to go a long ago.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overseas_Family_School
I added “SPP has three levels and promotions are considered every quarter.” (Line45) according to my own experience and school website. It is a fact and might be a helpful information. See if this is accepted or not. Probably not….
patrickchoy 1:37 pm on November 27, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I edited the “Rankings” section of my undergrad school. University of Calgary. Here’s the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Calgary#Rankings
I basically updated their information using the same references that they used. In this case, “Webometrics University Rankings”. Sadly, it showed that UofC has been downgraded from 50th in North America to 70th, 75th worldwide to 93th, and 5th in Canada to 6th. This way people have a more accurate depiction of the relative state of UofC compared to the rest of the universities around the world.
sangwaic 4:20 pm on November 27, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I updated the wiki page for one of my favorite novels, `The Rum Diary` by Hunter S Thomson; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rum_Diary_%28novel%29
1. I added a section, `Quotes`, for interesting lines from the novel that provide a peek into Thomson`s `gonzo`style of writing.
2. Also I added a reference/citation from IMDB for the movie adaptation of the book.
jessicaanania 7:59 pm on November 27, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I updated the Nike+ iPod page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike%2Bipod
Under the overview section I added the very last line stating that Nike+ has 5 million users.
I made the edit because when I was looking for that information it took a very long time to find. It is useful information to have that other wiki pages about apps have. It is useful information to have.
markbelcarz 8:27 pm on November 27, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I updated the MEGA Brands page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Brands
In the introduction section, there was only a mention of its Mega Bloks product line, so updated it to include the names of there other 3 lines: Mega Puzzles, Board Dudes and Rose Art.
I updated this because I recently came across this information when working on a project for another class and thought it would add to the Wikipedia entry.
vbork 8:28 pm on November 27, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainn_Wilson#Career. Added “Wilson made the final cut for the role of Gob in Arrested Development, but was was beaten out by Will Arnett for it”. Feel like it was a good addition to the page of a great actor.
maryammoshiri 1:13 pm on November 28, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
1. Entry updated: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Gans
2. I included the grant that Prof. Gans received from the Alfred Sloan Foundation.
3. I think the fact that Prof. Gans received this adds to his credentials and it also highlights the caliber of Rotman’s professors. As such, I think it was important to include.
asadkhandigital 4:51 pm on November 28, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
1. Entry updated: “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit”, the first animated short produced by Walt Disney. Title updated: “Creation under Disney”.
2. I replaced the second paragraph under this section with information consistent with the Harvard Business School Case: The Walt Disney Company: The Entertainment King
3. The reason I made the change is that, according to Harvard Business School Data, Universal Studios played a sketchy move by hiding the fact that they would own the copyrights to Walt’s “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit”, and basically pushed Disney out of the Oswald brand. The second paragraph that was there before I replaced it did not highlight this shady business practice that Universal carried out, did not have a source, and instead painted the episode in a favorable light towards Universal.
asadkhandigital 4:52 pm on November 28, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Here’s the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oswald_the_Lucky_Rabbit#cite_note-1
garyyip1985 6:13 pm on November 28, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
1) Entry updated: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond,_British_Columbia
2) I updated the shopping malls section with a more comprehensive listing of the various malls in Richmond, as well as a mention of Richmond’s most famous street – Alexandra Road.
3) Richmond is my home. I’m proud of the city that I was raised in and I want to share my insight with the rest of the world!
Ivan Yuen 11:13 pm on November 28, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I’m sure you’ve noticed the banner on Wikipedia from Jimmy Wales. Here’s a hint on how NOT to design your website Jimmy:
http://techcrunch.com/2011/11/20/ligers-and-tigons-and-wales-oh-my/
Chen Sheng 11:59 am on November 29, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I updated entry “major live performances” on the wiki for the singer Jam Hsiao.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jam_Hsiao#Major_live_performances
I added:
Golden Horse Award 金馬獎 December 2011
“The Unwritten Law (film)|Dear Child” 親愛的小孩 (Original singer: Julie Su 苏芮)
“A Beautiful Life” 不再讓你孤單 (Original singer: Shu Qi 舒淇)
“The Game They Call Sex Yellow Story (1987 film)|A Game A Dream” 一場遊戲一場夢 (Original singer: Dave Wang 王杰)
“Cheer With The Past (1994 film)|Cheer With The Past” 跟往事乾杯 (Original singer: Johnny Jiang 姜育恒)
“Seven Wolves (1989 film)|Gate of Heaven” 永遠不回頭 (Original singer: Tom Chang 张雨生)
Alex Semine 5:28 pm on November 29, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I’ve edited Zynga’s primary information of their revenue:
I cited their S-1 IPO registration file. Changed from 850 Million to 600 million, and (2010) to (Consolidated 2010). Not sure the standards for reporting revenue on wikipedia, but that’s what will be reported on any finance website.
Alex Semine 2:24 pm on November 30, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
It’s still up, even after the 2 ‘lurkers’ who keep modifying the page, they didn’t undo my change!
I always thought 850 Mil was because of Bookings, not Consolidated revenue.
Contributing to society ftw!
anchenyi 11:09 pm on November 29, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Please check my work!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henan_Construction_F.C.#Achievements
I edited the information of a professional soccer team from my hometown, Henan Province, China. the content I corrected is under the title “Achievements, league”. Before I edit, it is said ” Jia B” league, which may confuse the english reader because they probably don’t know what “Jia B” is. Actually, it simply means that it is the second level soccer league, not the top one. I also edited the one below it from ” Division 3 league” to ” Third Tier league”. The reason why I did this? Because I am a huge fan of this team and I don’t want the English introduction to confuse others.
topetra 11:15 pm on November 29, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I edited a singer the page of “Kana Nishino ” and the link : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kana_Nishino#Life_and_career
As being a j-pop lover, I would like more people to know how artist create their songs, so I have added how Nishino had wrote songs and a little bit of her past experiences:
Since her debut, she had done most of the lyrics herself. She had no experience of wirting lyrics before until her debut, debut single “I” Coupling “Just a friend” was the first lyricist to work. Her writings are mostly from experiences or heard from friends, and deliberation rewritten many times. Everytime after hearing some songs,the listenings will become visible color which is like color, the movie phrase,and have finally turn into script and act like filmmaking.
digitalworldme 1:47 am on November 30, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I edited a Chinese American Comedian Joe Wong page.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Wong_%28comedian%29 I added the awards that he won :
” Finalist at the Boston International Comedy and Film Festival (May 2003) Best Short Film award at the Cambridge Fringe Fest (March 2003) Six-time winner of Standup Comedy Contest at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA” This is a new information for the Comedian and it was previously miss on his Wikipedia page so it is important to add this information.
luipuichun 2:01 am on November 30, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I edited Professor Joshua Gans page.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Gans
I added “In 2011, Gans sold his iPhone4 on ebay in class for $450.”
This is a new information and I put it up just to let people know how great Professor Gans is.
Please give me a thumb up hahah
Iwona Gwozdz (@voncs) 11:04 am on November 30, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I added a link for “business design” on the Rotman School of Management wiki page (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rotman_School_of_Management&action=history). Wikipedia made me jump through some loops before I could do so: registering for an account, text insert verifications, etc.
I made the change because I found no information on Rotman’s Designworks or its initiatives in this area. Surprisingly beyond the statement “The school has developed a curriculum built around Martin’s concepts of Integrative thinking and Business Design.” there was no information on wiki in regards to this.
hisashihamada 3:15 pm on November 30, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I edited a mobile Internet service “i-mode” on wiki.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-mode
I’ve updated the number of subscribers, the server system location and so on because the information was not renewed at least for 5 years and more importantly I was in charge of this service before coming to Rotman.
Eugene Oulman 12:08 am on December 1, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I’ve added to the entry on Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs leading scorer in 2011-2012 season.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Kessel#Toronto_Maple_Leafs
I’ve added a line to the Kessel’s history in Toronto – “As of November 30, 2011 Kessel led the NHL in regular season goals and points for 2011-2012 season”.
The article already lists important milestones, and so I’ve added a piece of factual information to the record. I am very curious as to whether it will be removed.
jytsao 3:45 am on December 1, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I’ve updated the entry “List of Claymore Chapters” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Claymore_chapters)
Claymore is manga that’s published once a month in Japan. I’ve updated the list of chapters with the most recent one, Chapter 120. The screenshot of what it looked like before my edit is:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/claymorebefore.jpg
And now it looks like:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/607/claymoreafter.jpg/
I edited this article because I’m sure that fans of Claymore would appreciate knowing that a new chapter has come out…that is, if they didn’t know it already! Because this manga is somewhat mainstream in Japan, I’ was surprised that no one had updated the entry yet.