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Wikimedia UK is continuing to consult Wikimedians on the charity’s strategic planning for 2014-19. There are some key components of this work that would benefit from a wider input. These include the [[Strategic_plan_2014-2019|Strategic Plan]], the [[Strategic_and_operational_models|model we have used]], our [[Vision,_values_and_mission_(proposed)|Vision and Values]] and our [[Strategic_Goals|five high-level Strategic Goals]].
''This post was written by Dr Martin Poulter, Jisc Wikimedia Ambassador''


There are a few things we’re especially keen to hear from you about, including:
What are the building blocks or “atoms” of Wikipedia? A Wikipedia article can have many elements, but at its core is it built of originally-worded statements of fact with a citation to a reliable, published source which is independent of the thing written about. When a contribution is removed, it has usually broken at least part of this definition.


*Does our planning represent the full range of activities we engage in, and their aims towards our mission?
Taking each part of this definition, and asking “why?”, is a way to structure a discussion about the reliability of information found online. This briefing gives some examples of “why” questions that can emerge (or be elicited) and some pointers for discussion that will illuminate each point.
*Does it indicate how, and why, measurement will take place
*Are the measures appropriate (aligned with our aims) and achievable (things we can actually measure)?
*Do you have ideas of other measurements, or tools we might use to measure, our impact?
*Are the [[Progress_on_Outcomes|targets given here]] ambitious, achievable, and trackable?
*Which Outcome Measures we should be using against which to measure our impact, and also what targets we should aim to meet by the end of January 2015.
*Given we will be associating our activities – including volunteer led activities – with the aims and measures given, are you happy the strategy represents a structure you can work with as a member of our community?


These plans are important because they establish a framework for our work over the next five years and present ways for us to measure the success of our activities.
This could be used with a very wide variety of learners, depending on how you frame the discussion and on your examples. The discussion could be directed to focus on critical thinking, understanding of digital resources, knowledge of a specific subject, or even abstract questions about the nature of knowledge.
 
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The community consultation period is open until '''28 February 2014''' so please do have your say before then.
 
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