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Please note this page is a draft. More detail will be added over time.


==Background==


In August 2015 a volunteer got in touch to ask about Wikidata training. There had been a previous session in the second half of 2014 that was popular and there will be many volunteers who weren't able to attend. If there is enough interest then a second session in the same vein can easily be arranged at Wikimedia UK's office. Charles Matthews has kindly offered to lead a session and hopefully other volunteers can be encouraged to deliver something, too.
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If you are interested in attending please do add your name to the list below. If you are interested in delivering a session, talk or workshop of any kind, please do add your name to the second list and outline what you would like to do.
[[Office|How to get here]]


When enough people are interested (eight or so?) we can begin looking at dates and other logistical details.


==Possible programme - what would you like to cover?==
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My initial idea is to assume only familiarity with Wikipedia editing, and give a fairly gentle introduction to basic entry work on Wikidata, as the first session.  
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==Workshop outline==
Here is an outline, not set in stone, for the Wikidata workshop 24 October, to be held in the [https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Office WMUK office] basement 10.30 am to 4 pm. You need to bring your own laptop/device.


After that it is natural to look at two directions: semi-automated work (i.e. use of tools) which makes it easy to cover ground more quickly; and the various front ends that already exist to display Wikidata content. The use of Wikidata queries is also basic to using the site in other contexts. [[User:Charles Matthews|Charles Matthews]] ([[User talk:Charles Matthews|talk]]) 17:37, 3 August 2015 (BST)
Introductory page: [[/Three years of Wikidata]]. Workshop page: [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Charles_Matthews/Workshop_queries Query list].


Possible areas of interest might include how Wikidata may be used in the English Wikipedia, including a review of the community's attitudes to the use of Wikidata, its advantages and pitfalls. Another item could be how we might make use of Wikidata in the Welsh Wikipedia to help create articles by supplying a framework (infobox) for the article to be expanded. Such a project could be an excellent controlled case study for using Wikidata to improve other small Wikipedias. --[[User:RexxS|RexxS]] ([[User talk:RexxS|talk]]) 21:07, 3 August 2015 (BST)
;First session
*Introduction
*Practical exercise
*Example application to a smaller Wikipedia
*Discussion around data


A very basic introduction would help me (for part of the session). [[User:LoopZilla|LoopZilla]] ([[User talk:LoopZilla|talk]]) 10:17, 4 August 2015 (BST)
Break for lunch (provided) around 12.30 pm.


==Interested attendees==
;Second session
*[[User:Raya.Sharbain|Raya Sharbain]]
*Sara Thomas (via email)
*Jo Pugh (via Twitter)
*Charles Matthews (via email)
*[[User:LoopZilla|LoopZilla]] ([[User talk:LoopZilla|talk]])
* [[User:Anterotesis|Anterotesis]] ([[User talk:Anterotesis|talk]])
* AleBatacchi


There will be an emphasis on practical applications and projects involving Wikidata, with a break around 3 pm.


==Logistics==
*Possible topics include queries, front ends, applications. Other topics may be covered, depending on audience wishes.


The Wikimedia UK office will be made available for this. Also, if a volunteer can find another free space elsewhere and there is enough interest, another session can be held.  
The assumption will be that those who attend have a Wikipedia account, and a basic familiarity with Wikipedia editing.  


A start time of 1pm on a Saturday would be ideal as there are some volunteers who would have difficulty making an earlier start. 1-6pm looks most likely. If anyone would like to propose dates, please do go ahead. Currently, Saturday 5 September is unavailable due to a clash with the Wikipedia Science Conference.  
I shall be leading the session, with Andrew Gray. If you have already expressed an interest, you need to sign up below to confirm that you are coming: there is not unlimited space in the venue.  


: I cannot do Saturday 12th. [[User:LoopZilla|LoopZilla]] ([[User talk:LoopZilla|talk]]) 10:15, 4 August 2015 (BST)
You can mail me from my user page on this wiki, for detailed discussion. [[User:Charles Matthews|Charles Matthews]]


===Signup list===
* [[User:Addshore|Addshore]] ([[User talk:Addshore|talk]]) 16:44, 13 October 2015 (BST)
* [[User:Jheald|Jheald]] ([[User talk:Jheald|talk]]) 17:00, 13 October 2015 (BST) -- on my way, but will be a bit late. Hope to be there by 11:30
* [[User:NavinoEvans|NavinoEvans]]
* [[User:Jason.nlw|Jason.nlw]] ([[User talk:Jason.nlw|talk]]) 09:28, 14 October 2015 (BST)
* [[User:AleBatacchi|AleBatacchi]]--[[User:AleBatacchi|AleBatacchi]] ([[User talk:AleBatacchi|talk]]) 15:15, 14 October 2015 (BST)*
* [[User:Arided|Arided]] ([[User talk:Arided|talk]]) 23:45, 15 October 2015 (BST)
*[[User:Andros.Sprecher|Andros.Sprecher]] ([[User talk:Andros.Sprecher|talk]]) 11:30, 20 October 2015 (BST)
* [[User:Jamesjamescc|Jamesjamescc]]
* [[User:Raya.Sharbain|Raya.Sharbain]] ([[User talk:Raya.Sharbain|talk]]) 22:16, 20 October 2015 (BST)
*[[User:Andrew Gray]]
*[[User:Charles Matthews]]
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Latest revision as of 15:41, 24 October 2015


When: Saturday 24th October

Where: Basement, Development House (Wikimedia UK HQ)

Wikidata-logo-en-135px.png
Development House - we'll be in the basement


Wikimedia UK
4th Floor, Development House,
56-64 Leonard Street
London
England
EC2A 4LT

How to get here


Workshop outline

Here is an outline, not set in stone, for the Wikidata workshop 24 October, to be held in the WMUK office basement 10.30 am to 4 pm. You need to bring your own laptop/device.

Introductory page: /Three years of Wikidata. Workshop page: Query list.

First session
  • Introduction
  • Practical exercise
  • Example application to a smaller Wikipedia
  • Discussion around data

Break for lunch (provided) around 12.30 pm.

Second session

There will be an emphasis on practical applications and projects involving Wikidata, with a break around 3 pm.

  • Possible topics include queries, front ends, applications. Other topics may be covered, depending on audience wishes.

The assumption will be that those who attend have a Wikipedia account, and a basic familiarity with Wikipedia editing.

I shall be leading the session, with Andrew Gray. If you have already expressed an interest, you need to sign up below to confirm that you are coming: there is not unlimited space in the venue.

You can mail me from my user page on this wiki, for detailed discussion. Charles Matthews

Signup list

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