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*[[w:en:User:Novoje|User: | *[[w:en:User:Novoje|User:Novoje]] | ||
*[[w:en:User:Evemargitta|User:Evemargitta]] | *[[w:en:User:Evemargitta|User:Evemargitta]] | ||
*[[w:en:User: | *[[w:en:User:Maribelhu|User:Maribelhu]] | ||
*[[w:en:User:Paddymcc|User:Paddymcc]] | *[[w:en:User:Paddymcc|User:Paddymcc]] | ||
*[[w:en:User:SharonMcMeekin|User:Sharon McMeekin]] | *[[w:en:User:SharonMcMeekin|User:Sharon McMeekin]] | ||
*[[w:en:User:LM141v|User:LM141v]] | *[[w:en:User:LM141v|User:LM141v]] | ||
*[[w:en:User: | *[[w:en:User:Barelek|User:Barelek]] | ||
== Agenda == | == Agenda == | ||
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'''PART 2 (1pm - 4pm):''' An exploration of ways to contribute to Wikimedia other than by writing encyclopedia articles (e.g. sharing images; rendering structure data in visual form; giving research a suitable license). This part of the workshop includes a Q&A and more hands‐on Wikipedia editing, which will essentially lead into an editathon of pages relevant to the participants. | '''PART 2 (1pm - 4pm):''' An exploration of ways to contribute to Wikimedia other than by writing encyclopedia articles (e.g. sharing images; rendering structure data in visual form; giving research a suitable license). This part of the workshop includes a Q&A and more hands‐on Wikipedia editing, which will essentially lead into an editathon of pages relevant to the participants. | ||
See also: [[w:en:File:WikipediaReferencing.pdf|Referencing Guide]] | |||
== Trainers == | == Trainers == | ||
# [[User:Toni Sant (WMUK)|Toni Sant]] - lead trainer + [[w:en:User:ToniSant|Wikipedia user page]] | # [[User:Toni Sant (WMUK)|Toni Sant]] - lead trainer + [[w:en:User:ToniSant|Wikipedia user page]] | ||
# [[User:ACrockford|Ally Crockford]] + [[w:en:User:ACrockford|Wikipedia user page]] | # [[User:ACrockford|Ally Crockford]] + [[w:en:User:ACrockford|Wikipedia user page]] | ||
== Outcome == | |||
=== Articles created === | |||
*[[w:en:Duncan Johnson (songwriter)|Duncan Johnson (songwriter)]] | |||
*[[w:en:Power of Scotland|Power of Scotland]] | |||
*[[w:en:Sonia Boyce|Sonia Boyce]] | |||
*[[w:en:Digital Preservation Coalition|Digital Preservation Coalition]] | |||
===Articles improved=== | |||
*[[w:en:Men's Roller Derby|Men's Roller Derby]] | |||
*[[w:en:RIF-CS|RIF-CS]] | |||
*[[w:en:Australian National Data|Australian National Data]] | |||
*[[w:en:ISO 2146|ISO 2146]] | |||
===Future opportunities=== | |||
Contact was made with Laura Molloy at HATII who was interested in the possibility of future WMUK collaborations and events. | |||
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[[Category:Expert Outreach]] | [[Category:Expert Outreach]] | ||
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wikimedia.org.uk
About the event
Following up on the successful workshop for TaPRA members in February this event is being co-hosted by HATII at the University of Glasgow to provide a further training opportunity for new Wikipedians.
- How do I prepare?
- Sign up for the event via Eventbrite
- CREATE A WIKIPEDIA ACCOUNT (if you don't already have one)
If you like, you can also learn a little about editing ahead of time here: w:en:Wikipedia:Tutorial, or see Getting started on Wikipedia for more information
- Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
There are 19 workstations in the room and Eduroam wifi is freely available for participants who prefer to bring their own laptop.
Attendees
- User:Novoje
- User:Evemargitta
- User:Maribelhu
- User:Paddymcc
- User:Sharon McMeekin
- User:LM141v
- User:Barelek
Agenda
The day will be divided into two parts:
PART 1 (10am - 12:30pm): An introductory session about Wikipedia and sharing knowledge on the Internet. This will be followed by a practical session of Basic Wikipedia training.
- Lunch break
PART 2 (1pm - 4pm): An exploration of ways to contribute to Wikimedia other than by writing encyclopedia articles (e.g. sharing images; rendering structure data in visual form; giving research a suitable license). This part of the workshop includes a Q&A and more hands‐on Wikipedia editing, which will essentially lead into an editathon of pages relevant to the participants.
See also: Referencing Guide
Trainers
- Toni Sant - lead trainer + Wikipedia user page
- Ally Crockford + Wikipedia user page
Outcome
Articles created
Articles improved
Future opportunities
Contact was made with Laura Molloy at HATII who was interested in the possibility of future WMUK collaborations and events.