In this assignment, you'll be creating a Wikipedia-style entry of your own. Your entry can be about anything you want, as long as it's not about yourself. Combine your own expertise with information gathered from at least two sources, and then compose two to three well-organized paragraphs about a topic that fascinates you. Just don't use Wikipedia to do your research. Try to add something brand-new to the world's largest encyclopedia.

Make sure to address the following questions in your Wikipedia entry:

How, when, and where did this topic originate?
What are some major characteristics of this topic?
How did this topic develop over time and who or what contributed the most to its development?
What detail do many people not know about this topic?

The key to writing a successful Wikipedia entry is researching information that interests you. Your goal is to collect and share your knowledge with a larger audience. To do this, you'll want to select the most interesting details and present them in a clear and organized way that engages your readers.

Hint: If you choose to write a biographical Wikipedia entry — whether it is about someone you know personally (such as a teacher or a family member) or a famous person (Cleopatra, Wyatt Earp, or Lady Gaga) — select the most important information you'll want to bring up. For example, you'll want to include where and when this person grew up, as well as highlights from his or her life and career. Don't forget to mention at least one detail that most people don't know about your subject.