Wikipedia:Edit-a-thon/Women Warriors Edit-a-thon 2018
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In recognition of Women's History Month, the librarians of Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University are hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. We have combined the theme for African American History Month (“African Americans in Times of War”) with the National Women History Month theme (“Nevertheless, She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination”). Our focus will be on “Women Warriors.” A suggested list of names is below, however, participants can select their own biography to create or edit.
This edit-a-thon is being conducted to increase the number of female Wikipedia editors as well as to heighten representation of women featured articles.
Event Details
[edit]WHO: We invite Tennessee State University students, faculty, and staff ONLY
WHAT:This Edit-a-thon will focus on replacing 'citation needed' flags with citations to authoritative sources and created stub articles on women who have fought in wars . University librarians and faculty will be on hand to assist with research and Wikipedia's citation style. This event is FREE.
WHEN: Friday, March 30, 2018 at 10:00am-12:30pm
WHERE:The edit-a-thon will be held at Tennessee State University's main campus in Room 315 of the Brown-Daniel Library.
OTHER: Computers, Wifi and electrical outlets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own laptop for use. It is recommended that you create a Wikipedia account beforehand, since Wikipedia has a limit on the number of accounts that can be created in a 24-hour period (currently 6). Please send a message to user:LoisLib, if you have difficulty creating a login.
IMPORTANT: Please RSVP by adding your name to the list below. Potential participants are also strongly encouraged to create an account prior to the event.
How-To's
[edit]- Here is a short tutorial for getting started editing Wikipedia
- Wikipedia:Citing sources
- Wikipedia:Cheatsheet
- Wikipedia:Citation templates
- Wikipedia:Principles
- Wikipedia:Tutorial
- Wiki markup quick reference (PDF)
- Editing Articles About Living Persons
Resources
[edit]- TSU Guide for Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2016
- Perhaps an online news source like The New York Times would be helpful
- Note: Please add resources as you find them!
Other Resources
[edit]- GeoLocator - online tool for generating coordinate templates
- User:Clifford Anderson/sandbox/building- sample article
- Ideas for editing for librarians and participants at library edit-a-thons
Sign up
[edit]In Attendance
[edit]CatonMA2 (talk) 19:30, 19 March 2018 (UTC)
LoisLib (talk) 15:58, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
Bvanhooser (talk) 15:59, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
Outcomes
[edit]By the Numbers
[edit]- Total attendees:
- Usernames created: 1
- Citations provided: 5
- Articles edited: 4
Articles Improved
[edit]Ann Bailey
Lillian E. Fishburne
Frankie Muse Freeman
Cathay Willams
Citations Needed
[edit]Articles To Create
[edit]Flora Sanchez Mora
Loreta Velazguez