Event:WikipediaAsianMonth-Kannada&Tulu workshop-St.Aloysius,Mangalore-16-12-2024

	Wikipedia workshop on Occasion of Wikipedia Asian Month 2024 at St.Aloysius, Mangalore
Organizer: Santhosh Notagar99 , Resource Person: ~aanzx , Hariprasad Shetty10

This is designed to empower participants to contribute meaningfully to Wikipedia and Wikidata, focusing on Kannada and Tulu languages, and to encourage active participation in the Wikipedia Asian Month 2024.

Introduction to Growth Tools

1. Growth Tools
   • w:kn:Special:Homepage

Introduction to Wikipedia and Wikidata

1. What is Wikipedia?
   • Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia that allows anyone to contribute and edit articles. It is available in multiple languages, including Kannada and Tulu.
   • Emphasize the importance of contributing to regional language content to preserve cultural heritage.

Target Audience:

• Beginner level: Individuals who are new to Wikipedia
• Intermediate level: Individuals with basic experience who want to expand their contribution.

Goals for the Event:

• Introduce Wikipedia and Wikidata, especially for Kannada and Tulu language contributions.
• Encourage participants to contribute quality content.
• Promote structured data contribution to Wikidata, focusing on local knowledge.

1. Introduction to Wikipedia

Duration: 30 minutes

Topics Covered:

• Overview of Wikipedia and its role in spreading knowledge.
• Introduction to Kannada and Tulu Wikipedia, emphasizing their significance.
• Introduction to Wikidata and its relationship with Wikipedia.

Interactive Activity:

• Encourage participants to search for a Tulu or Kannada topic on Wikipedia.
• Brief discussion on articles that need expansion or improvement in the languages.

2. How to Edit Wikipedia Articles

Duration: 30 minutes

Topics Covered:

• Creating an account and logging in.
• Editing an existing article.
• Writing a new article (basic formatting and referencing).
• Notable topics for Kannada and Tulu Wikipedia (focusing on culture, history, people, and landmarks).
• Wikimedia guidelines for articles, neutrality, and verifiability.

Interactive Activity:

• Hands-on session where participants will create or edit an article in Kannada or Tulu (e.g., writing about a local festival, famous person, or landmark).

Interactive Activity:

• Demonstrate how to add local knowledge, such as Tulu traditions or Kannada language data.

3. Contributing to Wikipedia Asian Month 2024

Duration: 20 minutes

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Wikipedia Asian Month and its objectives.
• Special initiatives for Kannada and Tulu language Wikipedia during this event.
• Thematic focus for the month (such as regional festivals, prominent figures, and local history).
• Encouraging participants to work on improving articles related to Asian topics, especially for their languages.

Interactive Activity:

• Participants suggest topics related to Kannada and Tulu culture to be added or improved on Wikipedia.
• Assign a specific topic for individuals or small groups to work on during the session.

4. Tips for Quality Contributions

Duration: 10 minutes

Topics Covered:

• How to ensure the quality of articles: citations, reliable sources, and neutral tone.
• Using images and media responsibly.
• How to handle common issues like vandalism and copyright.

5. Q&A and Feedback

Duration: 10 minutes

Session Goals:

• Address participant queries.
• Gather feedback on the training and encourage continued participation in the Wikipedia Asian Month.