Grants:IdeaLab/Street Signs
Audience
editWho are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to?
editTry to be as specific as possible about this group.
University and school students
In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise?
editArabic and English
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
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?
Certainly have a lot of valuable information
Project idea
editWhat language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers?
editعربية و الجزايريه
How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both?
editboth
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.
By means of advertisements and brochures, whether electronic or paper, we will know the Wikipedia and the various advantages it will offer readers the possibility of accessing the right information in the shortest possible time.
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.
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?
Yes require knowledge and financial needs
Get Involved
editAbout the idea creator
editasma alligui
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!