Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2024/Submissions/How to present Wikipedia to newbies
| ID : | How to present Wikipedia to newbies | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Author(s): Anton Protsiuk | Username(s): AntonProtsiuk (WMUA) / Aced | Type of submission: Preferably workshop; can be converted to a lecture if needed | |
| Affiliation: Wikimedia Ukraine, Ukrainian Wikipedia | Theme(s): Outreach, increasing participation | ||
| Abstract:
Everyone reads Wikipedia, but shockingly few people from outside the Wikimedia movement understand how it works. How can we best present Wikipedia when speaking for an external audience? Over the past ten years I’ve held dozens of presentations about Wikipedia, and in this session I’ll share some insights on the most important facts about Wikipedia we should convey in presentations and workshops; the most common questions about Wikipedia & how to respond to them; the most widespread myths and misconceptions. Participants will be asked to provide input from their experience on each of the topics covered. |
Slides: Will be developed if the session is accepted (for reference, see slides from a similar workshop I organized in Ukrainian) | ||
| Level of advancement: Medium | |||
| Special requirements: Having sticky notes and a flip chart would be nice if possible | |||
| How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region of CEE?
The session will help increase capacity in public outreach. After the session, participants will learn more about how to present Wikipedia when delivering organized presentations to an external audience. They will also be able to reflect on their experience engaging newcomers and share best practices with each other. | |||
Interested participants edit
(register below and ask your questions now to the session organiser)
- Hello, Anton! How are you? I hope that your presentation will be a workshop. Best wishes,--W (talk) 18:06, 26 May 2024 (UTC)