Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Harnessing the Power of Open Data:Maximizing Wikidata's Technical Tools for Enriching Wikipedia and its Sister Projects (ID: 22276111)/Final Report
Report Status: Under review
Due date: 2024-01-22T00:00:00Z
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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- Applicant username: Sylvesterchukwu04
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 1700
- Amount spent: 1700 USD, 1286000
Part 1: Project and impact edit
1. Describe the implemented activities and results achieved. Additionally, share which approaches were most effective in supporting you to achieve the results. (required)
Implemented Activities and Results Achieved:
We embarked on a robust awareness campaign, deploying a comprehensive strategy that included the distribution of E posters, fliers, and engaging short videos across diverse platforms. Simultaneously, a dedicated WhatsApp group was established to foster engagement with Wikimedian editors, successfully generating anticipation and active participation among participants.
At the heart of the project is the Physical Training Event, which commenced with an interactive session illuminating the event's significance, purpose, and goals. This pivotal session introduced Wikidata's technical tools, showcasing their transformative potential in elevating knowledge platforms. Facilitated by skilled volunteers, the hands-on training covered tools, including Wikidata Query Service, SPARQL, Wikibase, Lua scripting, QuickStatements, OpenRefine, and Wikidata Infoboxes. This practical training not only equipped participants with essential skills but also instilled in them a profound understanding of how to harness these tools to enrich Wikimedia projects effectively.
Following the training, the Physical Edit-a-thon provided participants with a tangible opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge. With unwavering support from the team, participants actively edited and enriched content on Wikipedia, Wikivoyage, and other sister projects. This collaborative effort served as more than just a practical application of technical skills; it became a collective journey of learning, collaboration, and growth.
The subsequent Online Session delved into advanced Wikidata tools, providing a platform for participants to explore intricacies and enhance their editing efficiency. Guided by experienced facilitators, this session featured interactive discussions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on activities. The online component played a crucial role in not only refining participants' expertise but also maximizing their contributions to Wikimedia projects.
To further empower participants, there was a contest, encouraging them to dynamically apply their training by, using wikidata technical tools, improving articles, enhancing content quality, and fostering collaboration. This contest served as the culmination of the training, promoting continuous improvement within the global knowledge community while maintaining a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
Key Approaches:
A pivotal success factor was the comprehensive campaign, strategically avoiding over-reliance on a single communication channel and ensuring a diverse promotion strategy. The interactive and practical nature of the training sessions, facilitated by skilled mentors, significantly contributed to the project's success. During the Edit-a-thon, active team support guided participants seamlessly through the application of their knowledge. The Online Sessions, guided by experienced facilitators, placed emphasis on interactive and practical aspect, ensuring a valuable platform for refining expertise. Lastly, the contest fostered collaboration and continuous improvement without fostering an overly competitive atmosphere, ensuring widespread participation and positive contributions to Wikipedia and its sister projects with the use of wikidata technical tools.
2. Documentation of your impact. Please use space below to share links that help tell your story, impact, and evaluation. (required)
Share links to:
- Project page on Meta-Wiki or any other Wikimedia project
- Dashboards and tools that you used to track contributions
- Some photos or videos from your event. Remember to share access.
You can also share links to:
- Important social media posts
- Surveys and their results
- Infographics and sound files
- Examples of content edited on Wikimedia projects
Project Meta Page:https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Harnessing_the_Power_of_Open_Data:Maximizing_Wikidata%27s_Technical_Tools_for_Enriching_Wikipedia_and_its_Sister_Projects
Photo Gallery: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uyAu5FfEb0-CYYLxWzC61MJw7OfdGGoL?usp=drive_link
Additionally, share the materials and resources that you used in the implementation of your project. (required)
For example:
- Training materials and guides
- Presentations and slides
- Work processes and plans
- Any other materials your team has created or adapted and can be shared with others
Our Training Materials are videos for better visualization and understanding,We will keep adding more videos and training resources during subsequent training and mentoring hours .
Training Materials and Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FONPMWDFOfeK3_vt1pnePaEb01dHZYbx?usp=drive_link
3. To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the work carried out with this Rapid Fund? You can choose “not applicable” if your work does not relate to these goals. Required. Select one option per question. (required)
| A. Bring in participants from underrepresented groups | Strongly agree |
| B. Create a more inclusive and connected culture in our community | Strongly agree |
| C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups | Strongly agree |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Strongly agree |
| E. Encourage the retention of editors | Strongly agree |
| F. Encourage the retention of organizers | Strongly agree |
| G. Increased participants' feelings of belonging and connection to the movement | Strongly agree |
| F. Other (optional) |
Part 2: Learning edit
4. In your application, you outlined some learning questions. What did you learn from these learning questions when you implemented your project? How do you hope to use this learnings in the future? You can recall these learning questions below. (required)
You can recall these learning questions below: in this proposal, I aim to learn:
- The effectiveness of integrating Wikidata's technical tools to enhance Wikimedia content quality and accessibility.
- The impact of comprehensive training and seamless tool integration on information reliability and relevance.
- How participants enhance their expertise in utilizing Wikidata's technical tools through hands-on training and interactive sessions.
- The challenges and opportunities of establishing a Wikidata online community in Nigeria.
- Participant feedback and insights to improve training methodologies and future initiatives.
- The measurable impact of the event contest on collaborative contributions and content enrichment.
- Data-driven insights to advance open knowledge ecosystems and contribute to the Wikimedia community's growth and development.
Throughout the implementation of the project, several learning questions were addressed, providing valuable insights that will shape future project:
- 1.Effectiveness of Integrating Wikidata's Technical Tools:
- Learnings: The integration of Wikidata's technical tools proved highly effective in enhancing the quality and accessibility of Wikimedia content.
- Future Application: This learning will guide future projects by emphasizing the importance of continued integration and exploring additional tools to further enrich content.
- 2.Impact of Comprehensive Training and Seamless Tool Integration:
- Learnings: Comprehensive training and seamless tool integration significantly improved information reliability and relevance.
- Future Application:* Future initiatives will prioritize thorough training methodologies and aim for seamless integration to ensure the continued improvement of information quality.
- 3.Enhancement of Participants' Expertise through Hands-on Training:
- Learnings: Participants demonstrated notable improvement in expertise through hands-on training and interactive sessions.
- Future Application:* The success of this approach will be replicated in future training programs, emphasizing practical application and interactive learning to enhance participants' skills.
- 4.Challenges and Opportunities of Establishing a Wikidata Online Community in Nigeria:
- Learnings: Understanding the challenges and opportunities of establishing a Wikidata online community in Nigeria is crucial for future community-building efforts.
- Future Application: Insights gained will inform strategies to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities, fostering the growth of a vibrant Wikidata community in Nigeria.
- 5.Participant Feedback for Training Methodology Improvement:
- Learnings: Gathering participant feedback provided valuable insights for improving training methodologies.
- Future Application: A feedback-driven approach will be adopted in future initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and addressing specific participant needs.
- 6.Measurable Impact of the Event Contest on Collaborative Contributions:
- Learnings: The event contest had a measurable impact on collaborative contributions and content enrichment.
- Future Application: Future contests will be designed to maximize collaborative efforts, building on the success of the measured impact observed in the current initiative.
- 7.Data-driven Insights for Open Knowledge Ecosystems:
- Learnings: Data-driven insights were crucial for advancing open knowledge ecosystems and contributing to the Wikimedia community's growth.
- Future Application:* Continued emphasis on data-driven approaches will be integrated into future projects, contributing to the overall development of the Wikimedia community.
In summary, the project's learning questions provided a comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of technical tools, training methodologies, community-building challenges, participant feedback, contest impact, and the role of data-driven insights. These learnings will serve as a foundation for refining strategies and methodologies in future initiatives, ensuring sustained growth and development within the Wikimedia community.
5. Did anything unexpected or surprising happen when implementing your activities? This can include both positive and negative situations. What did you learn from those experiences? (required)
The implementation of our activities brought forth a blend of unexpected and surprising situations, encompassing both positive and negative aspects.
Positive Situation:
- 1. Increased Participant Engagement:
- Unexpected Event: A higher-than-anticipated level of participant engagement was observed, both online and during the physical events.
- Learnings: The enthusiasm demonstrated by participants underscored the community's eagerness to engage with Wikidata's technical tools. Future initiatives will leverage this positive surprise by further fostering a sense of community and participation.
- 2. Innovative Tool Applications by Participants:
- Unexpected Event: Some participants showcased innovative applications of Wikidata's technical tools beyond the scope of the training.
- Learnings:The unexpected creativity demonstrated by participants highlighted the versatility of the tools. Future training programs will encourage such innovation and exploration to harness the full potential of Wikidata.
Negative Challenges:
- 1. Technical Connectivity Issues:
- Unexpected Event:* Some participants faced technical connectivity issues during the online session, impacting the learning experience.
- Learnings: This highlighted the importance of pre-event technical checks and alternative communication channels. Future online sessions will incorporate measures to mitigate potential connectivity challenges.
- 2.Varied Skill Levels Among Participants:
- Unexpected Event: The diverse skill levels among participants posed challenges during the hands-on training, with some requiring more support than anticipated.
- Learnings: Recognizing the varied skill levels among participants is crucial. Future training sessions will incorporate tailored segments to accommodate different proficiency levels and ensure an inclusive learning environment.
Overall Learnings: These unexpected events underscored the dynamic nature of community engagement and technical training. The positive surprises reinforced the need to move into the community's creativity, while the challenges provided valuable lessons in adaptability and proactive planning. Moving forward, a flexible approach will be adopted to accommodate unforeseen circumstances, and efforts will be made to continually enhance the learning experience by addressing both positive and negative situations that may arise during project implementations.
6. What is your plan to share your project learnings and results with other community members? If you have already done it, describe how. (required)
We plan to disseminate the learnings and results of our project extensively by leveraging online platforms such as Wikimedia forums and social media, where detailed reports and engaging visuals will be shared. Additionally, virtual events, including webinars and online workshops, will provide an interactive platform for discussions. Offline strategies involve local community meetings and the creation of comprehensive documentation and guides for wider accessibility. We have initiated preliminary discussions and shared teaser content on social media platforms, and our ongoing strategy includes participation in community forums, collaboration with other projects, and implementing feedback mechanisms like community surveys. Our goal is to foster a collaborative and informed community within the Wikimedia ecosystem by utilizing a diverse range of communication channels and engagement methods.
Part 3: Metrics edit
7. Wikimedia Metrics results. (required)
In your application, you set some Wikimedia targets in numbers (Wikimedia metrics). In this section, you will describe the achieved results and provide links to the tools used.
| Target | Results | Comments and tools used | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 30 | 30 | New Participants:10 Returning Participant:20 |
| Number of editors | 30 | 30 | New Participants:10 Returning Participant:20 |
| Number of organizers | 2 | 2 | Facilitators for the event |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 50 | 10 | 60 |
| Wikimedia Commons | |||
| Wikidata | 200 | 500 | 1000 |
| Wiktionary | |||
| Wikisource | |||
| Wikimedia Incubator | |||
| Translatewiki | |||
| MediaWiki | |||
| Wikiquote | |||
| Wikivoyage | 50 | 10 | 80 |
| Wikibooks | 50 | 10 | 70 |
| Wikiversity | |||
| Wikinews | |||
| Wikispecies | |||
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
8. Other Metrics results.
In your proposal, you could also set Other Metrics targets. Please describe the achieved results and provide links to the tools used if you set Other Metrics in your application.
| Other Metrics name | Metrics Description | Target | Result | Tools and comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9. Did you have any difficulties collecting data to measure your results? (required)
No
9.1. Please state what difficulties you had. How do you hope to overcome these challenges in the future? Do you have any recommendations for the Foundation to support you in addressing these challenges? (required)
Part 4: Financial reporting edit
10. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency. (required)
1286000
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
1700
12. Report the funds spent in the currency of your fund. (required)
Provide the link to the financial report https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS5f-h3cMjgwtMIWj_flOljaSbrNnlmC23gBOpnrmj4/edit#gid=0
12.2. If you have not already done so in your financial spending report, please provide information on changes in the budget in relation to your original proposal. (optional)
13. Do you have any unspent funds from the Fund?
No
13.1. Please list the amount and currency you did not use and explain why.
N/A
13.2. What are you planning to do with the underspent funds?
N/A
13.3. Please provide details of hope to spend these funds.
N/A
14.1. Are you in compliance with the terms outlined in the fund agreement?
Yes Your response to the review feedback. 14.2. Are you in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in the grant agreement?
Yes
14.3. Are you in compliance with provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), and with relevant tax laws and regulations restricting the use of the Funds as outlined in the grant agreement? In summary, this is to confirm that the funds were used in alignment with the WMF mission and for charitable/nonprofit/educational purposes.
Yes
15. If you have additional recommendations or reflections that don’t fit into the above sections, please write them here. (optional)
Review notes edit
Review notes from Program Officer:
N/A
Applicant's response to the review feedback.
N/A