Edit-a-thons

Example Goals: Choose 1 to 3

The top program goals for editathons from the Evaluation Reports ^beta

Increasing contributions
Increasing skills for editing/contributing
Recruitment of new editors/contributors
Increasing positive perceptions of Wikimedia

Metrics

Total # of participants
# of female participants
# of return participants
# of new users
# of articles created or improved
# of good and featured articles created or improved
# of participants editing X months after the event
# of participants who are active editors (5 edits/month) X months after an event

(Learn more about Global metrics and see a checklist for gathering event metrics)

Tools

Wikimetrics: Tracks user contributions at different points in time. Remember to collect participant usernames!
Wikimetrics Training: Wikimetrics learning module.
Survey Resources: Survey resources, including a training module for the Qualtrics survey software.
Logic Model: A visual representation of an editing program. A Logic Model includes what you put into your program (resource inputs), what you do (program activities and participation), and what you plan to achieve (program outputs and resulting outcomes).
TreeViews: This page explains how to calculate monthly view statistics for a list of pages.

How-to Guides

A collection of resources on how to run an editathon and train new editors!
Edit-a-thon How-to
Editathon lesson plan
Gathering Wikipedia Event metrics checklist
Training for students
Systemic bias workshop kit
Art and Feminisim Edit-a-thon How-to Guide
Fashion Edit-a-thon Handbook for GLAMs: Includes great resources for any type of edit-a-thon, including a draft schedule, planning timeline, and glossary.
Toolkit by North Carolina Triangle Wikipedians

Learning Patterns

Learning patterns are created by volunteers and based on experience and evidence. They're short and helpful resources you can use when planning your event.

Afterparty tells you why it's important to have a post-event get together to celebrate your achievements.
Cookies by the exit reminds you to the importance of surveying participants to see what you can do better next time.
Fostering affinity groups is important, so women can feel comfortable contributing to Wikipedia together without any worries.
Organizing childcare during a Wikimedia Event
Icebreaker explains why it's important to have everyone get to know each other at the start of your event.
Informal venue discusses how you can have a successful event anywhere, whether it's a coffee shop or a casual environment without formal planning.
Let the media know provides easy ways to promote your event so more people hear about it.
Mix newcomers and veterans discusses why it's important to have newbies and experienced editors together at an event.
Photographic evidence explains why it's important to take photographs!
Repeat events: Don't just have one event and never have another — have multiple to attract more regular editors and help sustain contributors to Wikipedia.
Safe space policies are used to make sure everyone has a fun and safe time at your event.
Six account limit: Did you know you can only make six new accounts via one IP at a time? So if your event has lots of new potential editors who don't have accounts, here's how you can make new accounts without worry.

Program guides/Edit-a-thons

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