Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/TSU USF Hispanic Heritage Month Edit-a-thon

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Hispanic Heritage Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Presented by:

USF/TSU with support from Wikimedia DC

Event description

The USF Libraries has partnered with Tennessee State University and Wikimedia DC to present this introductory workshop to Wikipedia editing. Participants will learn how to create and edit Wikipedia articles during an hour-long virtual workshop. The workshop will be immediately followed by an optional two-hour long edit-a-thon dedicated to improving Wikipedia content about Hispanic history and heritage.

When

September 14, 2023 - 11am-2pm EDT

Where

Online

Registration

Private

Event Dashboard

Dashboard

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Sign in: Outreach Dashboard[edit]

Step 1: Go to the Dashboard

Step 2:

  • Have a Wikipedia username? Select 'Log-in with Wikipedia'.
  • Don't have a username? Select 'Sign-up with Wikipedia'

Note: You can also create a username in Wikipedia (top right of this page or any article). If creating one there, be sure to return to the dashboard to sign-in there as well. Your Wikipedia username can be used to log-in across Wikimedia projects.

Instructions[edit]

Goal 1. Create drafts of new Wikipedia articles. Move articles from draft form to Wikipedia main space when ready.

  • Choose an article you want to edit or create from the list in the below section titled 'articles'.
  • Use this Google sheet to reserve the article you would like to edit and find the sources needed to create the articles.
  • Return to this page and select the red link to open a blank page
  • Select Create, not Create source (top right). This may happen automatically.
  • Start writing and cite sources indicated by the hyperlinked numbers next to each article name o nthis page. You may also use verifiable secondary sources you've found on your own. Do not embellish. Stt ethings very matter-of'factly.
  • Tip: Be sure to add a header titled 'References' at the bottom of the page before you begin.
  • Publish as you go (blue button, top right)
  • Select 'Edit' to re-open the draft and keep working
  • Once you are pleased with the article, publish one last time.
  • Select the 'More' button (top right next to View History). Note: This button may not be visible to new editors. Ariel can deactivate this restriction. Be sure to sign in to the Dashboard so she has your username. It is needed to give these extra permissions.
  • Open the 'New title' drop down menu.
  • Change Draft to (Article). You may need to scroll up to find it.
  • Select the blue 'Move' button

Goal 2: Edit existing articles

  • Choose an article you want to edit or create from the list below
  • Reserve the article you want to edit in Google sheet.
  • Return to this page and select a blue link to open an existing article
  • Select 'edit'.
  • Make changes, add content, etc.
  • Publish as you go

Articles[edit]

Use the Google sheet to reserve the articles you would like to edit and find the sources needed to create or edit these articles.

Select blue links to edit an exiiting articles. Select red links below to start article drafts. Once the draft is ready, you may move to Wikipedia mainspace. Feel free to ask Ariel to review your draft before it is moved. DO NOT select the 'submit y article for review' option.

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