Introduction to Editing Wikipedia
Learn how you can easily contribute to the world's largest information source!
Participants will:
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Learn how to edit existing Wikipedia articles in the Visual and WikiCode Editors, such as adding text, images, and references/citations
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Understand the rudimentary requirements for a subject to be admissible in Wikipedia
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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:
- Read the foundational principles of Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Five_pillars
- Create a Wikipedia account: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
- Take note of article criteria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability
- Explore getting started tools on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents
- Date:
- Tuesday, March 9, 2021
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Presenter:
- Michael David MILLER
- Categories:
- Workshop
Bibliothécaire agrégé (il / lui)
Bibliothécaire de liaison en littératures de langue française, sciences économiques et études de genre, de sexualité et de féminisme
Associate Librarian (he / him / his)
Liaison librarian for French language literature, economics and gender, sexuality and feminist studies