WM ZA/SWIP 2024 Writing Competition
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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 competition provides 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.
Competition Process for all official South African languages except for isiNdebele
NB: Please note that you cannot continue with the competition without a Wikipedia username.
Step 1: Creating a Wikipedia username (if you don't have one)
- Create username
- Activate your username via the email you have provided during registration.
- Send your activated username to swip
sadilar
org.
Step 2: Enter the Competition Below
Step 3: Article Requirements
Please review the article criterion below, ensure your articles meets these requirements.
- Entries must be written in any of the official South African languages.
- 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.
Step 4: Finding a language on Wikipedia
Use the link below to find instructions on selecting the languages for your article.
Step 5: Writing your article
Follow the instructions on the link below to create a new article. Please publish your article and make edits needed.
Step 6: Editing your article
Use the links below to learn how to edit your published article.
Step 7: Adding a reference to your article
Follow the link to learn how to add references to your article.
Step 8: Adding a picture to your article
Follow the link below to learn how to add a picture to your article s
Step 9: Linking to other Wikipedia pages and adding categories to your article
Follow the link below to learn how to link other Wikipedia pages and adding categories to your article.
Step 10: Linking to other other Wikipedia articles
Competition process for isiNdebele
Step 1: Create a Wikipedia username, if you have a Wikipedia username please skip this step
- Create username
- Activate your username via the email you have provided during registration.
- Send your activated username to swip sadilar org.
Step 2: Enter the Competition Below
Step 3: Please review the article criterion below, ensure your articles meets these requirements.
- Entries must be written in any of the official South African languages.
- 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.
Step 4: How to access the isiNdebele incubator for the creation of an article in isiNdebele
How to find isiNdebele Wikipedia on Incubator
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 goodie bag brimming with exciting gifts.
- The second-runners up winners will also take home a goodie bag packed with fantastic surprises.
Competition Timeline:
- Contest duration: 24 July 2024 to 19 August 2024.
- Judging period: 20 August 2024 to 20 September 2024.
- Winner notification: 23 to 30 September 2024.