Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Kannada Wikisource edit-a-thon (ID: 22648433)

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Applicant Details

Main Wikimedia username. (required)

~aanzx

Organization

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Main Proposal

1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.

Kannada Wikisource edit-a-thon

2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.

2024-07-25 - 2025-01-01

4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)

India

5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)

Not applicable

6. What is the change you are trying to bring? What are the main challenges or problems you are trying to solve? Describe this change or challenges, as well as main approaches to achieve it. (required)

An edit-a-thon aimed at expanding content in Kannada Wikisource could be described as a collaborative event focused on enriching the digital library of Kannada literature. Participants, ranging from avid readers to experts in Kannada language and literature, come together to contribute by transcribing, proofreading, and digitizing texts in Kannada, making them freely available online for anyone to access and enjoy.

During the edit-a-thon, participants may work on various types of content, including classical literature, contemporary works, historical documents, and more. They may also focus on translating important texts from other languages into Kannada, thereby broadening the scope and accessibility of Kannada literature.

The event typically involves training sessions on how to effectively edit and contribute to Wikisource, as well as discussions on the significance of preserving and promoting Kannada literature in the digital age. Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and community building are key aspects of the edit-a-thon, fostering a sense of collective ownership and pride in Kannada language and culture.

Ultimately, the goal of the edit-a-thon is to significantly increase the quantity and quality of Kannada content available on Wikisource, ensuring that valuable literary works are preserved for future generations and accessible to a global audience.Provide ongoing support and resources for participants who wish to continue editing on Kannada Wikisource. Share additional tutorials, tips, and opportunities for collaboration to help them further develop their editing skills.gather feedback from participants about their experience during the edit-a-thon. Ask about what they found valuable, any challenges they encountered, and suggestions for improvement.

7. What are the planned activities? (required) Please provide a list of main activities. You can also add a link to the public page for your project where details about your project can be found. Alternatively, you can upload a timeline document. When the activities include partnerships, include details about your partners and planned partnerships.

. 2 edit-a-thons during August and November month aiming complete proofreading of books https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Karavali_Wikimedians/Events/Relicencing,_Digitization_and_Uploading_of_book_on_Wikimedia_Commons#List_of_Books_Re-Licenced

. offline workshop at St Aloysius College https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/St_Aloysius_College(Autonomous)_Mangaluru,_Wikipedia_Student_Association

. offline workshop (TBD)

Kannada wikisource edit-a-thon timeline.xlsx

8. Describe your team. Please provide their roles, Wikimedia Usernames and other details. (required) Include more details of the team, including their roles, usernames, Wikimedia group, and whether they are salaried, volunteers, consultants/contractors, etc. Team members involved in the grant application need to be aware of their involvement in the project.

Anoop Rao https://kn.wikisource.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/~aanzx as a Volunteer a experienced user on wikimedia I have been my work mostly includes technical support ( https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/people/commits/11925/ ), I would be organizing edit-a-thon and have been been co-ordinator for Feminism and Folklore for past two years and conducted workshop at https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Karavali_Wikimedians/Events/Wikimedia_Refresher_Training(WRT)

Kavitha G Kana https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Kavitha_G._Kana, As a volunteer have uploading books to wikisource https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Karavali_Wikimedians/Events/Relicencing,_Digitization_and_Uploading_of_book_on_Wikimedia_Commons

Santhosh Notagar, https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Santhosh_Notagar99 have volunteered to organize offline workshop at St. Aloysius College Mangalore, Santhosh also user who have been actively being involved on many wikimedia activities as a member of https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Karavali_Wikimedians such as https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Mangaluru_2024

9. Who are the target participants and from which community? How will you engage participants before and during the activities? How will you follow up with participants after the activities? (required)

Novice Wikisource editors College students: Individuals who may be new to editing on Wikisource but have an interest in Kannada language and literature. These participants may require introductory sessions on how to navigate Wikisource, edit texts, and follow formatting guidelines. Engaging college students can bring fresh perspectives and energy to the edit-a-thon. They may contribute by transcribing, proofreading, and even translating texts, while also gaining valuable experience in digital preservation and collaborative editing

10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)

No

10.1. Please provide a link to your Youth Safety Policy. (required) If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, you are required to outline compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provide a youth safety policy aligned with these laws. Read more here.

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11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.

Discussed through Whatsapp group and on wiki workshop at https://kn.wikisource.org/wiki/ವಿಕಿಸೋರ್ಸ್:ಮಾಹಿತಿ_ಮತ್ತು_ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ_ವಿಭಾಗ,_ಮಂಗಳೂರು_ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯ_ಕೊಣಾಜೆ/೨೪-ಮೇ-೨೦೨೪

12. Does your proposal aim to work to bridge any of the content knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)

Language

13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)

Education

14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)

Linguistic / Language

15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)

Innovate in Free Knowledge

Learning and metrics

17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)

Maintain communication with participants through by sharing updates about upcoming edit-a-thons, relevant events, and new additions to Kannada Wikisource to keep the community engaged and informed. By implementing these strategies, the Kannada Wikisource edit-a-thon can effectively engage Wikisource editors, foster collaboration and learning, and contribute to the growth of Kannada literature online.

18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)

Number of participants, editors, and organizers
Other Metrics	Target	Optional description
Number of participants	50
Number of editors	50
Number of organizers	3	Anoop Rao - organizing edit-a-thon Santhosh Notagar- organizing offline workshop Kavitha G Kana - uploading books to Wikisource

Number of content contributions to Wikimedia projects
Wikimedia project	Number of content created or improved
Wikipedia
Wikimedia Commons	18
Wikidata
Wiktionary
Wikisource	18
Wikimedia Incubator
Translatewiki
MediaWiki
Wikiquote
Wikivoyage
Wikibooks
Wikiversity
Wikinews
Wikispecies
Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia

Optional description for content contributions.

planning to upload 18 books mentioned in https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Karavali_Wikimedians/Events/Relicencing,_Digitization_and_Uploading_of_book_on_Wikimedia_Commons#List_of_Books_Re-Licenced

19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)

No

Main Open Metrics Data
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20. What tools would you use to measure each metrics? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support. (required)

https://wscontest.toolforge.org/

Financial proposal

21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)

Kannada wikisource rapid fund budget.xlsx

22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)

84950 INR

22.2. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done only to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD.

1017.63 USD

We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.

Yes

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