CIS-A2K/Events/She Leads/Program/Submitted/Wikipedia Workshop


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Basic Information edit

Name of the Event/Activity edit

  • One Day Wikipedia Workshop SDM Neophyte for New contributors

Type of Event/Activity edit

  • Creating an awareness on Wikipedia and Hands on training to contribute articles to Wikipedia.

Purpose of the Event/Activity edit

  • To give awareness about Wikipedia to the students.
  • To introduce new editors to Wikipedia.
  • To increase the number of quality article in regional language(Kannada& Tulu).
  • Aimed to familiarize students with the significance and functions of Wikipedia, especially of regional language and how active participation can contribute to both personal and academic growth.

Expected start date and end date of the Event/Activity edit

  • Date ː 16 March 2024

List of users who will be organising the Event/Activity edit

Partner Institution or Organisation (If Any, Optional) edit

Program and Metrics edit

Agenda/Program of the Event/Activity edit

  • 9ː15 am Inauguration of the workshop- formal session
  • 10ː30 am to 11ː30 am A session to give n insight about Wikipedia
  • 11ː30 am to 1ː00 pm practical session
  • 2ː00 pm 4ː00 pm practical session continues
  • 4ː00 pm Valedictory session

Expected Matrix or Outcomes from the Event/Activity planned edit

  • Increased awareness and understanding of Wikimedia projects.
  • To understand Wikipedia and its importance.
  • To know the difference between Encyclopedia and Wikipedia.
  • To gain the basic skills as well as hands on experience on Wikipedia.
  • To Uploading images to Wiki Commons.
  • To inculcate the habit of creating research based articles.

Expected number of attendees edit

  • 30 participants

Post Event/Activity Engagement edit

Follow-up engagement plan post the event/activity edit

Budget edit

Rs. 32,000/-