Grants:IdeaLab/Share the articles in the social media sites
Audience
editWho are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to?
editTry to be as specific as possible about this group.
People who use social media in their everyday lives.
In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise?
editEnglish, Filipino
In what ways does this group communicate with each other?
editThis can include services and apps in social media, mailing lists, physical spaces like conferences or lectures, or at specific institutions like at a library.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
What are some reasons this group would use Wikipedia? How would they benefit from it, or what would they find useful?
editThink about what they would be interested in reading and learning about; does Wikipedia provide better access to information this group cares about?
The main users of Wikipedia are the students who study well. They can find their assignments here. Also, some business people are using Wikipedia to aid them on what information they are searching for.
Project idea
editWhat language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers?
editEnglish, Filipino
How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both?
editI will share Wikipedia articles in social media sites. This move will let them to familiarize a great tool that can change the way of their living.
Describe your idea to engage new readers. How might it be implemented? What will you tell people about Wikipedia?
editThink about the steps that might involved to make this idea happen, and what you might teach people about your experience or others' experiences using Wikipedia.
1. Share Wikipedia thru Social Networking Sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc.
2. Help the people find the information they needed using Wikipedia.
3. Personally talk to them about the benefits of using Wikipedia.
How will you know if this project is successful? What are some outcomes that you can share after the project is completed?
editIf you’re not certain about how to respond to this question when starting your idea, you do not need to answer it right now. Campaign participants and Wikimedia Foundation staff can help you consider some options.
This will increase the number of people who are aware of Wikipedia in the Philippines.
Do you think you can implement this idea? What support do you need?
editDo you need people with specific skills or resources to complete this idea? Are there any financial needs for this project? Do you need advising from Wikimedia Foundation staff?
Implementing this idea is quite easy, however, everyone needs a full participation and full understanding of what is being shared to them.
Get Involved
editAbout the idea creator
editI'm Mark Jhomel and I live in the Philippines. Less than 50% of the people who have internet connection knows Wikipedia. 90% of those people were helped by Wikipedia a lot. I am and I will be an ambassador to promote Wikipedia in my country.
Participants
editEndorsements
editExpand your idea
editWould a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation help make your idea happen? You can expand this idea into a grant proposal.
No funding needed?
editDoes your idea not require funding, but you're not sure about what to do next? Not sure how to start a proposal on your local project that needs consensus? Contact Chris Schilling on-wiki at I JethroBT (WMF) (talk · contribs) or via e-mail at cschilling wikimedia.org for help!