Help keep CourseDB accurate and up-to-date by proposing edits to course information. Your contributions ensure all students have access to the most current course details.
When to Propose Edits
Consider proposing an edit when you notice:
- Outdated course descriptions or content
- Incorrect prerequisite information
- Wrong unit values or credit information
- Missing or incorrect semester offerings
- Outdated assessment information
- Changes in course structure or format
How to Propose an Edit
1. Navigate to the Course
- Find the course that needs updating
- Go to the course detail page
2. Access the Edit Proposal Form
- Look for the "Propose Edit" button on the course page
- You must be logged in to propose edits
- Click the button to open the edit proposal form
3. Fill Out the Proposal Form
Course Information Fields
You can propose changes to:
- Course Name: Both English and Chinese names if applicable
- Course Description: Detailed course content and objectives
- Units of Credit: Credit value for the course
- Prerequisites: Required courses or knowledge
- Assessment: Types and weightings of assessments
- Semester Offerings: When the course is available
Justification
- Reason for Change: Explain why the edit is necessary
- Source of Information: Mention where you found the updated information
- Evidence: Provide links to official sources if available
4. Submit Your Proposal
- Review all changes carefully before submitting
- Once submitted, your proposal enters the review process
The Review Process
1. Admin Review
- Course edit proposals are reviewed by CourseDB administrators
- Admins verify the accuracy of proposed changes
- They may check against official university sources
2. Approval or Rejection
- Approved: Changes are applied to the course information
- Rejected: You'll receive feedback on why the proposal wasn't accepted
- Approved with Modifications: Sometimes admins may adjust your proposal before applying it
3. Notification
- You'll be notified of the decision via your account
- Check your account page to see the status of your proposals
Common Types of Edits
Course Content Updates
- New topics added to curriculum
- Removed or modified course components
- Updated learning objectives
Administrative Changes
- Credit unit modifications
- Prerequisite additions or removals
- New semester offerings
Assessment Updates
- Modified assignment structures
- Changed exam formats
- Updated weighting distributions
Tracking Your Proposals
Account Dashboard
- View all your submitted proposals
- Check approval status and admin feedback
- See which changes have been implemented
Proposal History
- Track the impact of your contributions
- See how your edits help other students
- Build your reputation as a reliable contributor
Community Guidelines
Quality Standards
- Only propose edits based on reliable information
- Don't submit duplicate proposals for the same issue
- Focus on factual corrections rather than opinions
Collaboration
- Work with course coordinators when possible
- Respect admin decisions and feedback
- Help verify other users' proposals when you have knowledge
Thank you for helping maintain the accuracy and usefulness of CourseDB for all students!