DNAdigest Wiki Editathon

DNAdigest Editathon Wikimedia Page - In a nutshell Where?: Wayra, 2-10a Capper Street, London, Euston, WC1E6Ja, When?: 29 May 2014; 17:30-21:45 for the editathon and 21:45-22:30 for drinks and socialising Point of contact: s.raidnadigest.org for DNAdigest contact, Twitter: @dnadigest, @wikimediauk, #wikigenedit Cost: Free How do I sign up?: Register for the Editathon using the Eventbrite signup Photos from the event: tbc

This is an event organised by DNAdigest with support from WMUK

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.

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.

How do I prepare?

• Sign up for the event - Editathon via Eventbrite;
• Create a Wikipedia account - w:en:Special:UserLogin/signup
• Bring a laptop (wi-fi 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 materials to bring with you on the day. If not join into the discussion with others on.

Online participation

We welcome participants to communicate with us online:

• Twitter hashtag: #wikigenedit
  • @dnadigest, @wikimediauk

• Useful links for new contributors:
  • Getting started on Wikipedia
  • Editing toolbar help

Programme

Editathon

Register

Draft Outline:

• 17:30 Teas, Coffees and drinks reception
• 17:45 Introduction to problems; resources; markup; references
• 18:00 Break into sub groups
• 18:10 Editathon
• 18:50 Coffee
• 19:10 Editathon
• 20:20 Plenary - Finding help; editing support
• :00 Close

Panel discussion

Places must be booked, please email Helen to sign up (Helen.Duttonmanchester.ac.uk)

• 16:30 "Women in Science"
• 17:30 Close

Target list for the editathon

See en:User:T. Anthony/Women in Red for an example of an editor who has collected names of women who have articles on other language wikipedias, but not on the English Wikipedia. A number of these are scientists. Anyone can create their own list and share it with us. (more to follow)

Trainers

We will need at least 3, but no more than 5 trainers for the event. Volunteers interested in being involved please sign below:

1. RexxS
2. Harry Mitchell (talk)

Apologies

• Andy Mabbett; Pigsonthewing