Grants:IdeaLab/Wikipedia is the soul of internet. As even the term "internet" is read on Wikipedia. So please don't just see the body which is "google" but please also try to dig deeper and visit the soul of internet which is Wikipedia. Thank You!
Audience edit
Who are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to? edit
Try to be as specific as possible about this group.
People who are not aware of the importance and depth of a medium like Wiki
In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise? edit
Mostly English
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.
Facebook, SMS, Whatsapp, Tinder, Instagram, Gmail, Google Chat etc
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?
The fuel of life is 'Knowledge' and Wikipedia is a raw fossil fuel from which Knowledge is trapped in original form. Therefore to live a successful life one would require Wikipedia. I have been learning through Wikipedia for the last 15 years or so! and I am just 26 today. Thank You.
Project idea edit
What language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers? edit
English
How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both? edit
Online, In person as per the requirements
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.
Internet is a form of random and rapid information.Wikipedia does justice by organizing facts in an elaborate and precise manner simultaneously. If you are a student of any forms of life any subject mark my words Wikipedia is indispensable for you.
Wikipedia is the soul of internet. As even the term "internet" is read on Wikipedia. So please don't just see the body which is "google" but please also try to dig deeper and visit the soul of internet which is Wikipedia. Thank You!
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I am sure this project will be successful as it is based on a solid principal of only honesty and the beauty of honesty is that it stands alone!
This project will not aim to appease anyone but to inform and educate everyone. It will also aim to enlighten lives by sharing knowledge about the reality of wikipedia
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?
i will need guidance and support from wikimedia foundation staff to help me in disseminating my ideas in creative ways. Something which the Wiki staff is a master of!
Get Involved edit
About the idea creator edit
My name is Shivam Shukla. I am from Noida, UP, India. I am a Writer and a Journalist. I hold a MA degree in Media Studies and my age is 26 years. Thank you.
Participants edit
Endorsements edit
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Would a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation help make your idea happen? You can expand this idea into a grant proposal.
No funding needed? edit
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