I never thought I would be able to contribute to a Wikipedia page. Now, I’ve been able to add important information to one of my favorite shows, A Different World. Currently, I have added statistical information about the growth of HBCU enrollment, as well as some confirmed details of the new sequel coming out. I feel very good about the information I have added, but I want to add more information about the casting. For example, Netflix confirmed some new cast members that will be a part of the new season, but I am still in the process of adding this information.
Overall, I really enjoyed this project, especially because we were able to focus on a Wikipedia article of our choice. I had no idea that HBCU enrollment sky-rocketed around the time A Different World was on the air. I found it interesting being able to show the difference in enrollment during the course of six years. I now wonder, will HBCU enrollment increase even more, now that there will be a sequel being released?
When it comes to Wikipedia as a whole, I think it is very cool how anyone can put trust-worthy data on an article. I find the research process to be a bit time-consuming in order to find the right sources, but it is definitely worth it. One key aspect this project has taught me is the importance of finding creditable and reliable sources. This can be hard, but it goes a long way. It has also shown me what collaboration looks like. Being able to continuously edit Wikipedia articles shows how education will always evolve.
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