From 0bd515a57fec032998cc44796e155b629f9cde08 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Waciuma Wanjohi Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 02:09:01 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update Contributing --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 13 +++++++++---- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 958f5ee..6147344 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -5,10 +5,15 @@ If you have non-substantive updates to make to the curriculum, such as a course' ## Substantive changes If you have specific and substantive criticisms of the curriculum, i.e. problems related to the progression/content of courses it would be appropriate to [open an issue](https://help.github.com/articles/creating-an-issue/). While it is acceptable to point out problems, all successful changes naturally require a plan for fixing the problem. OSSU’s curricular guidelines are [here](https://github.com/ossu/computer-science/blob/master/extras/curriculum_guidelines.md). Successful critiques of the curriculum will point out ways that OSSU is failing to uphold these guidelines. Examples are: -OSSU lists a course as required when the course topics are elective in the curricular guide. -OSSU does not having a course to cover required topics from the curricular guide. -OSSU lists multiple courses that cover the same topics when fewer courses could suffice. -OSSU recommends a course to teach a topic, but there exists a higher quality course that covers the same material. + +* OSSU lists a course as required when the course topics are elective in the curricular guide. +* OSSU does not having a course to cover required topics from the curricular guide. +* OSSU lists multiple courses that cover the same topics when fewer courses could suffice. +* OSSU recommends a course to teach a topic, but there exists a higher quality course that covers the same material. +## Other ways to contribute +### Responding to Issues Issues require more than just users to suggest them. Issues require active community members to read and respond to proposals. Even adding simple [emoji reactions](https://github.blog/2016-03-10-add-reactions-to-pull-requests-issues-and-comments/) can help the community. +### Engaging with other students +Learning is enhanced by engaged peers. You can be that peer for someone new to OSSU. When you see a new person posting in Gitter, ask them a question about themselves. When you see a cohort starting at _almost_ the right time, join in. Doing so will make OSSU a stronger program for everyone, including you. # Personal Customization If you want to customize the curriculum for yourself, you are encouraged to [fork this project](https://help.github.com/articles/fork-a-repo/)!