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In recognition of Earth Day, April 22, 2021 Wikimedians of the Caribbean is hosting a weeks-long online editathon from April 17–May 3 focused on our changing landscapes and critical conversations in a brave new world of climate change reeling from COVID-19 with a focus on the Caribbean.

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WikiCari New Logo
Afrocrowd User Group Logo
Amerikanisches Mittelmeer NASA World Wind Globe

Registration / Details

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REGISTER HERE!

Proud to be a part of # WikiProjectHumanRights! and Wiki Loves Earth

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How to edit

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First you need to create a Wikipedia account

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  1. Get your account/ create a username: Please don’t use your real name. It should be 6-8 characters. If you need help, please ask a Wikimedia coach

How to Edit Wikipedia

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  1. Head here for the basics. Head here for a simplified tutorial.
  2. Browse Editing Ideas below and choose a topic to edit (or if you already have one skip to the next step)
  3. Edit: in short - (1) click edit (2) add a sentence (3) provide a citation (4) repeat

You can also click here for a Youtube video tutorial from AfroCROWD!

How to Edit Wiki Commons

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Click here for a Youtube video tutorial from AfroCRWD on how to add images to Wikimedia Commons!

Agregando Imagenes a Wikimedia Commons

How to make a citation (bibliographical reference):

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1) First, click on the pencil icon on the right to begin using "Visual Editor". Visual editor makes editing easier - like writing a school paper.

2) In Visual Editor, click on the area you want to add the citation. Then click cite. If you have a website as a source, add the website to the blank area.

If you do not have a website source, click manual and follow the prompts. Then click publish. If you have questions, ask a Wikimedia coach or go to Wikipedia:Tutorial/Citing sources. Also: AfroCROWD en Español: Agregando Citas

3) Then click publish.

Suggested articles to Explore/ Ideas

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Please remember to:

  1. Cite all information you add
  2. Always add information in your own voice

Explore

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Example of Page

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You can also sign up here

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Add your name using # ~~~~

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