Wikipedia Editing Workshops
On this page you'll find a list of dates when Wikipedia Editing workshops are scheduled to take place, along with essential links.
If you plan to come to any of the workshops we recommend you bring a laptop with you. Wi-fi will be available on site.
If you like, you can also learn a little about editing ahead of time by following the official Wikipedia Tutorial, or see Getting started on Wikipedia for more information.
These workshops are normally designed as instructional sessions of an introductory nature or focusing on specific advanced aspects of editing. We also hold Edit-a-thons where you can come along and create or edit articles about a specific topic. Sometimes the edit-a-thons will also feature a quick guide for new editors (or a refresher for novices) to ensure that participants can take part in the proceedings more fully.
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Upcoming events
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- Thursday 17 January 2019: Wikipedia Editing Workshop for UoM Translators
- February 2019: Wiki Loves Art 2019
- Attendees - 7 February
- Attendees - 8 February
- 8-9 March 2019: Art and Feminism 2019 - details tba
NOTE: you only need to do two things to participate fully in a Wikipedia editing workshop:
- CREATE A WIKIPEDIA USER ACCOUNT (if you don't already have one)
- Bring a laptop or wifi-enabled tablet device with you, if you have one
If you like, you can also learn a little about editing ahead of time here or here.
If you really want to get ahead of the curve, see Getting started on Wikipedia for more information.
- Goal for this session: tba
Past events
2018
Wiki Loves Art
- Introduction to Wikipedia editing for Wiki Loves Art
- Date: 15 February 2018
- Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
- Location: Space A, Spazju Kreattiv - St James Cavalier, Valletta
Goal for this session: explore the power of Wikipedia as a knowledge-sharing tool and learn editing basics ahead of the upcoming Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon.
2017
Edit-a-thon on art and cultural heritage in Malta
- Date: 3 February 2017
- Time: 9am-midday
- Location: MAKS Room 507, University of Malta
In collaboration with the Gabriel Caruana Foundation. Registration here.
2016
Europeana Art History Challenge: An introduction
A general introduction the Europeana Art History Challenge. This session is also suitable for anyone who has never attended a previous Wikimedia session.
- Date: Saturday 6 April 2016 at 11am
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: Spazju Kreattiv - Cinema
General Introduction for New Wikipedia Editors 2
A general introduction for new Wikipedia editors. Come along if you're interested in learning how to edit Wikipedia. This session is also suitable for anyone who attended a previous session.
- Date: Wednesday 6 April 2016 at 6pm
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: Spazju Kreattiv - Studio A
Electronic Music Malta Introduction for new Wikipedia Editors
A general introduction for new Wikipedia editors during the Electronic Music Malta convention.
- Date: Saturday 19 March 2016 at 2pm
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: Spazju Kreattiv - Studio A
General Introduction for New Wikipedia Editors 1
A general introduction for new Wikipedia editors. Come along if you're interested in learning how to edit Wikipedia.
- Date: Wednesday 9 March 2016 at 6pm
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: St James Cavalier Cinema
Other workshops
Wikipedia Editing Workshops for Bioversity
- Dates: 2016 + 2018
- Location: Bioversity HQ, Rome, Italy
WCM has provided Wikipedia editing workshops for Bioversity at its HQ in Rome, Italy on two occasions. During these workshops, researchers and other associates of Bioversity explored ways to share their expert knowledge on agriculture and forestry.
See also
Resources
- Create a Wikipedia Account (if you don't already have one)
- Wikitext Cheat Sheet simplified help
- Slideshow used during the workshops - PDF format
- Wiki Loves Monuments presentation - PDF format
- Editing kit (prepared for Art + Feminism edit-a-thon
