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{{In a nutshell|title=''Showpeople Editathon @ Glasgow Museums''|
==What's an editathon?==
*'''Where?:''' ''[[:en:WP:Riverside Museum]]''
An Editathon ("Edit" + "Marathon") is an event where Wikipedia editors get together to improve content around a particular topic on Wikipedia, and includes training for people who are new to Wikipedia.
*'''When?:''' ''Thursday 7 May, 1pm - 5pm''
 
*'''Point of contact:''' Wikimedian in Residence at Glasgow Museums, Sara Thomas - sara.thomas@glasgowlife.org.uk
 
{{In a nutshell|title=''Scottish Fairground Culture Editathon''|
*'''Where?:''' ''[[:en:WP:Riverside Museum|Riverside Museum, Glasgow]]''
*'''When?:''' 7 May 2015, 1pm - 5pm
*'''Point of contact:''' Wikimedian in Residence at Glasgow Museums, Sara Thomas - sara.thomas{{@}}glasgowlife.org.uk
*'''Twitter:''' @wikimediauk  
*'''Twitter:''' @wikimediauk  
*'''Cost:''' Free
*'''Cost:''' Free
*'''How do I sign up?:''' ''email sara.thomas@glasgowlife.org.uk''
*'''How do I sign up?:''' ''email tracey.macdonald{{@}}glasgow.gov.uk and sara.thomas{{@}}glasgowlife.org.uk''
}}
}}


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==About the event==
==About the event==


The Showpeople community of Glasgow have been working with Glasgow Museums for years to preserve and archive knowledge connected to the rich culture of the Showpeople of Scotland, and Glasgow in particular.  However, there's a gap on Wikipedia about this knowledge, and we'd like to remedy that!  Join us for an afternoon of Wiki training and editing.
The [http://fairglasgow.com/ Showpeople community of Glasgow] have been working with Glasgow Museums to preserve and archive knowledge connected to Scottish fairground culture and history.  However, there's a gap on Wikipedia about this knowledge, and we'd like to remedy that!  Join us for an afternoon of Wiki training and editing.


;How do I prepare?
;How do I prepare?
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*Bring a laptop or tablet (wi-fi will be provided)
*Bring a laptop or tablet (wi-fi will be provided)
*Learn about editing if you like: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Tutorial|Tutorial]], or [[w:en:Help:Contents/Getting started|Getting started on Wikipedia]] for more information
*Learn about editing if you like: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Tutorial|Tutorial]], or [[w:en:Help:Contents/Getting started|Getting started on Wikipedia]] for more information
*Think about what you would like to edit about - you can even prepare some materials to bring with you on the day.  We've provided a hit-list of articles below to give you a headstart.  We'll provide some secondary sources on the day, but you may want to look out some other sources in advance.
*Think about what you would like to edit about - you can even prepare some materials to bring with you on the day.  We're working on a hit-list of articles (below) to give you a headstart.  We'll provide some secondary sources on the day, but you may want to look out some other sources in advance.
*Photographs - if you'd like to bring photographs to illustrate Wikipedia, please do!  We'll be happy to digitise them.  Please note though that all photographs would be released on a [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 3.0 License.]
*Photographs - if you'd like to bring photographs to illustrate Wikipedia, please do!  We'll be happy to digitise them.  Please note that you must own the copyright (or have permission from the copyright holder) and that all photographs would be released on a [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 3.0 License.]
*Refreshments will be provided
*Refreshments will be provided


== Programme==
== Programme==
13:00 - 13:30 ... Lunch & Introductions
13:00 - 13:30 ... Lunch & Introductions
13:30 - 15:00 ... Training on how to edit Wikipedia
13:30 - 15:00 ... Training on how to edit Wikipedia
15:00 - 17:00 ... Edit!
15:00 - 17:00 ... Edit!


==Attendees==
==Attendees==
Please create a Wikipedia account in advance of the event, and leave your username below:
Please create a Wikipedia account in advance of the event, and leave your username below:
* [[:en:WP:User/lirazelf|lirazelf]]
* [[w:User:Lirazelf|lirazelf (Sara Thomas)]]
* [[w:User:Shanee13|Shahana Khaliq]]
* [[w:User:Alison.parfitt|Alison Parfitt]]
* [[w:user:Traceymac44|Tracey MacDonald]]


==Trainers==
==Trainers==
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Here are some suggested articles we'd like to create or improve...
Here are some suggested articles we'd like to create or improve...
===For improvement ===
===For improvement ===
* [[:en:WP:Glasgow Fair|Glasgow Fair]] (event)
* [[w:Glasgow Fair|Glasgow Fair]] (event)
* [[w:Showmen's Guild of Great Britain|Showmen's Guild of Great Britain]]
* [[w:Showman|Showman]] (UK section could be expanded, and needs references)
* [[w:Polari|Polari]] (glossary needs secondary sources)
* [[w:Links Market|Links Market]]
* [[w:Govan Old Parish Church|Govan Old Parish Church]]


===For creation===
===For creation===
* [[:en:WP:Glasgow Fair (painting)| Glasgow Fair (painting)]]
* [[w:Glasgow Fair (painting)| Glasgow Fair (painting)]]
* [[:en:WP:John Knox (painter) | John Knox (painter)]]
* [[w:John Knox (painter) | John Knox (painter)]]
* [[w:Kelvin Hall Circus|Kelvin Hall Circus]] or [[w:Kelvin Hall Winter Carnival|Kelvin Hall Winter Carnival]]
* [[w:The Fairground Society|The Fairground Society]]
* [[w:National Fairground Archive|National Fairground Archive]]
* [[w:Fairground Art|Fairground Art]]
 
 
The category [[w:category:Fairs in Scotland|Fairs in Scotland]] only has one entry, [[w:Links Market|Links Market]] - are there others which could be added?
* [[w:Govan Fair|Govan Fair]]
* Carlisle Easter Fair
* Hawick Fair
* Nairn Fair
* Keith Fair - Street fair, part of local Highland Show
* Inverkeithing Fair
* Alva Fair - part of Highland Games
* Aboyne Highland Games
 
==Content Created at the Event==
===Articles Created===
*[[w:Vinegarhill (showmen and traveller's yard)|Vinegarhill (Showmen and Travellers' Yard)]]
 
===Articles Improved===
*[[w:Glasgow Fair|Glasgow Fair]] (event)
*[[w:Waltzer|Waltzer]]


==More information about the Showpeople community==
==More information about the Showpeople community & Fairground culture==
You can find more information about the Showpeople community [http://fairglasgow.com/ here.]
* [http://fairglasgow.com/ Fair Glasgow] (Glasgow Museums & Heritage Lottery)
* [http://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/ Scottish Traveller Education Programme] (University of Edinburgh)
* [http://www.localnewsglasgow.co.uk/tag/behind-the-scenes-at-the-fair/ "Govan Show people show the fun of the fair while dealing with major concerns"], Local News Glasgow, 2013.
* [http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/ National Fairground Archive] (University of Sheffield)
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30375959 Fairground attraction: behind the scenes at the Shows], BBC News, December 2014
* [http://www.fairgroundsociety.com/ The Fairground Society]
* [http://fairground-heritage.org.uk/ Fairground Heritage Centre / Fairground Heritage Trust] (England)
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-30696439 "City museums acquire long-lost art work 'Glasgow Fair'"], BBC News, January 2015


==What can I do after the event?==
==What can I do after the event?==

Latest revision as of 12:28, 27 May 2015

What's an editathon?

An Editathon ("Edit" + "Marathon") is an event where Wikipedia editors get together to improve content around a particular topic on Wikipedia, and includes training for people who are new to Wikipedia.


Scottish Fairground Culture Editathon - In a nutshell

  • Where?: Riverside Museum, Glasgow
  • When?: 7 May 2015, 1pm - 5pm
  • Point of contact: Wikimedian in Residence at Glasgow Museums, Sara Thomas - sara.thomasatglasgowlife.org.uk
  • Twitter: @wikimediauk
  • Cost: Free
  • How do I sign up?: email tracey.macdonaldatglasgow.gov.uk and sara.thomasatglasgowlife.org.uk
Join us for the event!

About the event

The Showpeople community of Glasgow have been working with Glasgow Museums to preserve and archive knowledge connected to Scottish fairground culture and history. However, there's a gap on Wikipedia about this knowledge, and we'd like to remedy that! Join us for an afternoon of Wiki training and editing.

How do I prepare?
  • Sign up for the event
  • Create a Wikipedia account
  • Bring a laptop or tablet (wi-fi will be provided)
  • Learn about editing if you like: Tutorial, or Getting started on Wikipedia for more information
  • Think about what you would like to edit about - you can even prepare some materials to bring with you on the day. We're working on a hit-list of articles (below) to give you a headstart. We'll provide some secondary sources on the day, but you may want to look out some other sources in advance.
  • Photographs - if you'd like to bring photographs to illustrate Wikipedia, please do! We'll be happy to digitise them. Please note that you must own the copyright (or have permission from the copyright holder) and that all photographs would be released on a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 3.0 License.
  • Refreshments will be provided

Programme

13:00 - 13:30 ... Lunch & Introductions

13:30 - 15:00 ... Training on how to edit Wikipedia

15:00 - 17:00 ... Edit!

Attendees

Please create a Wikipedia account in advance of the event, and leave your username below:

Trainers

Wikimedian in Residence, Glasgow Museums - Sara Thomas

Conflict of Interest

Wikipedia has a strict policy on COI - you can't edit about your family, friends, or employers, for example.

Content

Here are some suggested articles we'd like to create or improve...

For improvement

For creation


The category Fairs in Scotland only has one entry, Links Market - are there others which could be added?

  • Govan Fair
  • Carlisle Easter Fair
  • Hawick Fair
  • Nairn Fair
  • Keith Fair - Street fair, part of local Highland Show
  • Inverkeithing Fair
  • Alva Fair - part of Highland Games
  • Aboyne Highland Games

Content Created at the Event

Articles Created

Articles Improved

More information about the Showpeople community & Fairground culture

What can I do after the event?

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