WM ZA/SWIP 2024 Writing Competition

Project Overview:

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The SADiLaR-Wikipedia-PanSALB (SWiP) Writing Competition is a short-term initiative aimed at preserving our official South African languages by contributing to Wikipedia. The Writing competition will run for a month, providing an opportunity for both new and existing editors to engage in content creation while fostering a sense of community and collaboration.

Key Objectives:

Increase content in all official South African languages on Wikipedia.
Motivate existing editors to continue their contributions.
Encourage participation and engagement from new editors.
Enhance skills and knowledge related to editing and contributing to Wikipedia.
Promote the addition of quality content across various topics and subjects in all official South African languages.

Criterion for articles

Articles will be evaluated according to the following criterion:

Entries must be written in any of the official South African languages, isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiNdebele, Siswati, Afrikaans, Tshivenda, English, Xitsonga, Sesotho sa Leboa(Sepedi), Sesotho, and Setswana.
Entries must demonstrate a level of proficiency in the chosen language, including correct grammar, spelling, and syntax.
Articles must have references or be supported by appropriate citations to reliable sources.
Articles should include relevant links to other Wikipedia pages.
Entries should maintain a neutral tone and present information objectively, without bias or opinionated language. Avoid promoting any particular point of view and strive for balanced coverage of the topic.
Each article must include at least one picture to enhance visual appeal and complement the written content.
Articles must contain a minimum of 100 words, to ensure sufficient depth of coverage on the chosen topic.
Entries should be organised with clear headings and subheadings to facilitate readability and navigation within the article.
Articles must be assigned to an appropriate category to help readers find related topics and navigate the Wikipedia platform effectively.

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How to navigate through Wikipedia

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/SWiP_Resouce_Page

Prize Categories

Best article in each official language that meets all the criterion
Second-best article in each official language
Most article contributor for the duration of the SWiP project
Most photo uploader for the duration of the SWiP Project
Competition Winners will be awarded a Goodies bag brimming with exciting gifts!
The second-best winners will also take home a Goodies bag packed with fantastic surprises!

Competition Timeline:

Contest Duration: 19 July 2024 to 19 August 2024
Judging Period: 20 August 2024 to 20 September 2024
Winner Notification: 20th to 30 September 2024