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For a report from the day, including list of participants, see [[Talk:University of Hertfordshire Wikipedia workshop|here]]. | |||
{{In a nutshell|title=University of Hertfordshire Wikipedia workshop | {{In a nutshell|title=University of Hertfordshire Wikipedia workshop | ||
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*'''Where?:''' University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB | *'''Where?:''' University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB | ||
*'''When?:''' Tuesday 14 August 2012, 10am-4pm | *'''When?:''' Tuesday 14 August 2012, 10am-4pm | ||
*'''Point of contact:''' [[User:Daria Cybulska|Daria Cybulska]]. You can also call 0207 065 0994 or email daria.cybulska{{@}}wikimedia.org.uk | *'''Point of contact:''' [[User:Daria Cybulska|Daria Cybulska]]. You can also call 0207 065 0994 or email daria.cybulska{{@}}wikimedia.org.uk. University of Hertfordshire - Jackie Hanley (j.hanley@herts.ac.uk) | ||
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A one-day, free, hands-on training event for University of Hertfordshire staff in improving Wikipedia, arranged in cooperation with Wikimedia UK. Attendees | A one-day, free, hands-on training event for University of Hertfordshire staff in improving Wikipedia, arranged in cooperation with Wikimedia UK. Attendees were asked to bring their own laptops and to register a user account on Wikipedia in advance. The participants were mainly Marketing and PR staff, with 4/5 participants from the faculties/schools. | ||
[[File:University_of_Hertfordshire_building_1.jpg|thumb|University of Hertfordshire]] | [[File:University_of_Hertfordshire_building_1.jpg|thumb|University of Hertfordshire]] | ||
==Agenda== | |||
Suggested topics and scheme (also see below*): | |||
* 10am start and set up; Introduction of participants | |||
:* What Wikipedia is and is not - Commons | |||
:* Basics of Editing | |||
:* User space: user page; talk page; sandbox | |||
:* Practical work - 1-on-1 and small group work | |||
:* Plenary discussion - making and editing articles | |||
* 12:30pm -1:30pm lunch | |||
:* Sources, referencing, WP:V | |||
:* Images | |||
:* Practical work - 1-on-1 and small group work | |||
:* Plenary discussion - What's next; Help! | |||
* 4pm finish | |||
==Trainers== | ==Trainers== | ||
* Doug Taylor - I'll be there. | |||
* Doug Taylor - | |||
* [[User:HJ|Harry Mitchell]]; might be available if you don't have an enwiki admin on-hand | * [[User:HJ|Harry Mitchell]]; might be available if you don't have an enwiki admin on-hand | ||
* [[ | * <s> Andy Mabbett ([[:en:User:Pigsonthewing|User:Pigsonthewing]]). </s> | ||
* <s> Gordon Joly [[User:LoopZilla|LoopZilla]] ([[User talk:LoopZilla|talk]]) </s> | |||
* <s> ''[[User:Rich Farmbrough|Rich]] [[User talk:Rich Farmbrough|Farmbrough]]'', if possible, <small>22:13, 4 July 2012 (UTC).</small><br /> </s> | |||
==Information for trainers== | |||
: - For any queries please contact Daria Cybulska (daria.cybulska{{@}}wikimedia.org.uk), 0207 065 0994 | |||
: - Directions: <br> | |||
Please go straight to MacLaurin Building, Bishop Square, Hatfield AL10 9NA opposite our De Havilland campus. If you are coming via train then I recommend jumping in a taxi from Hatfield train station. Parking spaces available. A map can be downloaded from http://www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/where-to-find-us/home.cfm | |||
The room has a projector | |||
All trainers require to have an account created with the university to access the wireless network. | |||
Lunch provided by the venue, expenses by Wikimedia UK. | |||
[[Category:Training events for newcomers]] | |||
[[Category:Events in 2012]] | |||
[[Category:Events in the East of England]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:11, 11 September 2013
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For a report from the day, including list of participants, see here.
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A one-day, free, hands-on training event for University of Hertfordshire staff in improving Wikipedia, arranged in cooperation with Wikimedia UK. Attendees were asked to bring their own laptops and to register a user account on Wikipedia in advance. The participants were mainly Marketing and PR staff, with 4/5 participants from the faculties/schools.
Agenda
Suggested topics and scheme (also see below*):
- 10am start and set up; Introduction of participants
- What Wikipedia is and is not - Commons
- Basics of Editing
- User space: user page; talk page; sandbox
- Practical work - 1-on-1 and small group work
- Plenary discussion - making and editing articles
- 12:30pm -1:30pm lunch
- Sources, referencing, WP:V
- Images
- Practical work - 1-on-1 and small group work
- Plenary discussion - What's next; Help!
- 4pm finish
Trainers
- Doug Taylor - I'll be there.
- Harry Mitchell; might be available if you don't have an enwiki admin on-hand
Andy Mabbett (User:Pigsonthewing).Gordon Joly LoopZilla (talk)Rich Farmbrough, if possible, 22:13, 4 July 2012 (UTC).
Information for trainers
- - For any queries please contact Daria Cybulska (daria.cybulska
wikimedia.org.uk), 0207 065 0994 - - Directions:
Please go straight to MacLaurin Building, Bishop Square, Hatfield AL10 9NA opposite our De Havilland campus. If you are coming via train then I recommend jumping in a taxi from Hatfield train station. Parking spaces available. A map can be downloaded from http://www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/where-to-find-us/home.cfm
The room has a projector
All trainers require to have an account created with the university to access the wireless network.
Lunch provided by the venue, expenses by Wikimedia UK.