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==Workshop outline==
==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.
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.


Introductory page: [[/Three years of Wikidata]]. Workshop page [[/Query list]].
Introductory page: [[/Three years of Wikidata]]. Workshop page: [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Charles_Matthews/Workshop_queries Query list].


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There will be an emphasis on practical applications and projects involving Wikidata, with a break around 3 pm
There will be an emphasis on practical applications and projects involving Wikidata, with a break around 3 pm.
*Queries, front ends, applications. Other topics may be covered, depending on audience wished.  
 
*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.  
The assumption will be that those who attend have a Wikipedia account, and a basic familiarity with Wikipedia editing.  
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When: Saturday 24th October

Where: Basement, Development House (Wikimedia UK HQ)

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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