Learn how you can easily contribute to the world's largest information source!

Participants will: 

1. Learn how to edit existing Wikipedia articles in the Visual and WikiCode Editors, such as adding text, images, and references/citations

2. Understand the rudimentary requirements for a subject to be admissible in Wikipedia

3. Discover self-help materials to take their Wikipedia editing further

Librarian-Trainer

Michael David MILLER, Liaison Librarian for French Langauge Litertaure, Economics and LGBTQ+ Studies

Write to michael.david.miller@mcgill.ca with any questions.

Prior to the workshop:

Please complete the following tasks or readings: 

1. Read the foundational principles of Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Five_pillars 
2. Create a Wikipedia account: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page 
3. Take note of article criteria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability
4. Explore getting started tools on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents