DNAdigest Wiki Editathon
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dnadigest.org for DNAdigest contact,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:
Programme
Editathon
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
Target list for the editathon
A number of these are scientists. Anyone can create their own list and share it with us. (more to follow)
Trainers
We would like at least 1, but we believe we don't need more than 3 trainers for the event. Volunteers interested in being involved please sign below: