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Audience edit
Who are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to? edit
Try to be as specific as possible about this group.
Anybody with access to the Internet who has transcended beyond Facebook.
In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise? edit
English & Afrikaans.
In what ways does this group communicate with each other? edit
This can include services and apps in social media, mailing lists, physical spaces like conferences or lectures, or at specific institutions like at a library.
Boardroom, bookshop and during tea-time.
What are some reasons this group would use Wikipedia? How would they benefit from it, or what would they find useful? edit
Think about what they would be interested in reading and learning about; does Wikipedia provide better access to information this group cares about?
Wikipedia is mainly used for research in sociology and mindset, i.e. why some subjects are written in detail and others just a short note, and how people who are supposed to be intelligent behave on the ‘Talk’-pages.
Project idea edit
What language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers? edit
Afrikaans
How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both? edit
Links on existing Wikipedia pages.
Describe your idea to engage new readers. How might it be implemented? What will you tell people about Wikipedia? edit
Think 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.
Shorten the WW2 articles and pay people to expand the ‘stubs’.
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If 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.
Should I care?
Do you think you can implement this idea? What support do you need? edit
Do 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, just send me the money and I'll find the people.
Get Involved edit
About the idea creator edit
I love the ‘Talk’-pages for all the flame-wars and illogical arguments.
Participants edit
Endorsements edit
Expand your idea edit
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No funding needed? edit
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