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{{In a nutshell|title=DNAdigest Wiki Editathon|
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*'''Where?:''' Wayra, 2-10a Capper street, Euston, London,  
*'''Where?:''' Wayra, 2-10a Capper street, Euston, London,  
*'''When?:''' 29 May 2014; 17:30-21:00 for the editathon and 21:00-22:00 for drinks and socialising
*'''When?:''' 29 May 2014; 17:30-21:30 for the editathon and 21:00-22:30 for drinks and socialising
*'''Point of contact:''' s.rai{{@}}dnadigest.org for DNAdigest Contact,  
*'''Point of contact:''' s.rai{{@}}dnadigest.org for DNAdigest Contact,  
*'''Twitter:''' @wikimediauk, @dnadigest, #wikigenedit
*'''Twitter:''' @wikimediauk, @dnadigest, #wikigenedit
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This is an exciting event organised by volunteers from the University of Manchester and supported by WMUK.
This is an exciting event organised by DNAdigest. The aim is to create new content and enrich entries for .


Do you want the chance to improve Wikipedia science coverage? Do you care about women in science? Do you want to be part of an event working with Wiki editors, university librarians and other enthusiasts and make a difference? Then sign up for our Edit-a-thon at the University of Manchester. Working with Wikimedia UK and the Medical Research Council, the University of Manchester are organising a Women in Science themed editing event that will take place on 22 May 2014 in Manchester to celebrate Women in Science.  
Your knowledge is valuable. Could you come share it with the world?
Learn, contribute and build upon on the open knowledge within Wikipedia.


There are 28 places available at the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon workshop (10:30-16:00), at which the workshop’s representatives from Wikimedia UK will explain how Wikipedia works and be on hand to answer questions about editing and improving Wikipedia articles. We will have access to a rich collection of printed and electronic works about women in science, including biographies and works authored by scientists; together with target articles to edit on Wikipedia. Attendees will be encouraged to work together to edit those articles, using the University’s resources and with support from University librarians. The workshop is open to people who are new to Wikipedia as well as experienced Wikipedia editors. Refreshments will be provided.
DNAdigest is organising a wiki editathon on May 29th open to everyone. The aim of the editathon is to make it easier to find new resources, online tools and recent content for genetics research when searching Wikipedia. We want to make wikipedia enriched with new content and links. Everything from “genetic data sharing”, “gene research”, “genomic formats”,  “genetic data governance” to queries related to: “How should I manage my data and how can I make it available for other researchers?”,"Where can I find and understand what a gene does?", "Where can I contribute to genetic research?",“Where can I store my data in a public repository? What data goes in which repository?”,“How can I find data that I may access and use for my research?”
 
In addition we are pleased to announce that there are 100 places available for an afternoon Women in Science panel discussion which will take place from 16:30 to 17:30. Places must be booked, please email Helen to sign up for this event or tick the box when you [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-science-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-at-the-university-of-manchester-2014-tickets-10409463987 register for the edit-a-thon]. Our panellists for this discussion include Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell (President and Vice Chancellor of the University), Professor Dame Tina Lavendar (Professor of Midwifery), Professor Dame Nicky Cullum (Professor of Nursing) and Professor Helen Gleeson (Professor of Physics). The panel will be facilitated by Professor Chris Griffiths (Foundation Professor of Dermatology).
Join us on May 29th, either in person or online as a wikipedia contributor.
 
Come along to discuss how women can be better represented in science and hear how female scientists' careers have flourished.


=== How do I prepare? ===
=== How do I prepare? ===
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(Draft outline):
* 17:30 Coffee, Teas and Welcome
* 17:30 Coffee, Teas and Welcome
* 18:15 Introduction to editing; markup; references
* 18:15 Introduction to editing; markup; references
* 18:45 Break self organisation into groups  
* 18:45 Break, Self organisation into groups  
* 12:45 Images; Editathon
* 19:00 Images; Editathon
* 14:00 Coffee
* 20:00 Coffee
* 14:15 Editathon
* 20:15 Editathon
* 15:45 Plenary - Finding help; editing support
* 21:30 Plenary - Finding help; editing support;
* 16:00 Close
* 21:35 Onwards drinks and socialising.
* 22:30 Close


== Target list for the editathon ==
== Target list for the editathon ==

Revision as of 16:20, 16 May 2014

DNAdigest Wiki Editathon - In a nutshell

  • Where?: Wayra, 2-10a Capper street, Euston, London,
  • When?: 29 May 2014; 17:30-21:30 for the editathon and 21:00-22:30 for drinks and socialising
  • Point of contact: s.raiatdnadigest.org for DNAdigest Contact,
  • Twitter: @wikimediauk, @dnadigest, #wikigenedit
  • Cost: Free
  • How do I sign up?: Please register for the Editathon using the Eventbrite signup
  • Photos from the event: tbc

This is an exciting event organised by DNAdigest. The aim is to create new content and enrich entries for .

Your knowledge is valuable. Could you come share it with the world? Learn, contribute and build upon on the open knowledge within Wikipedia.

DNAdigest is organising a wiki editathon on May 29th open to everyone. The aim of the editathon is to make it easier to find new resources, online tools and recent content for genetics research when searching Wikipedia. We want to make wikipedia enriched with new content and links. Everything from “genetic data sharing”, “gene research”, “genomic formats”, “genetic data governance” to queries related to: “How should I manage my data and how can I make it available for other researchers?”,"Where can I find and understand what a gene does?", "Where can I contribute to genetic research?",“Where can I store my data in a public repository? What data goes in which repository?”,“How can I find data that I may access and use for my research?”

Join us on May 29th, either in person or online as a wikipedia contributor.

How do I prepare?

  • Sign up for the event - Editathon via Eventbrite; Intro by Fiona Nielsen CEO of DNAdigest
  • Create a Wikipedia account - w:en:Special:UserLogin/signup
  • Bring a laptop and any other tech (wi-fi, space and writing materials will be provided)
  • Learn about editing if you like: Wikipedia 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

Online participation

We welcome participants to communicate with us online:

  • Twitter hashtag: #wikigenedit
    • @dnadigest @wikimediauk
  • IRC: #wikimedia-uk

Programme

Editathon

Register

(Draft outline):

  • 17:30 Coffee, Teas and Welcome
  • 18:15 Introduction to editing; markup; references
  • 18:45 Break, Self organisation into groups
  • 19:00 Images; Editathon
  • 20:00 Coffee
  • 20:15 Editathon
  • 21:30 Plenary - Finding help; editing support;
  • 21:35 Onwards drinks and socialising.
  • 22:30 Close

Target list for the editathon

Anyone can create their own list and share it here.(more to follow)

Trainers

We would like at least 1, but no more than 3 trainers for the event. Volunteers interested in being involved please do sign below:

Apologies

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