When and Where | |
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Time | 1pm to 5pm |
Address | MIT campus, 14N-132 DIRC |
City, State | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Date | January 29, 2016 |
In anticipation of Black History Month 2016, join us for an edit-a-thon to update and improve Wikipedia articles about African Americans in STEM fields (STEM = science, technology, engineering and mathematics.) We will look at the Blacks at MIT History Project for inspiration and resources from the MIT Libraries will be on hand.
Staff from the Libraries and the Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication Program who are experienced Wikipedians will provide a short introduction and overview of editing Wikipedia and will be available to answer questions throughout the session. Drop in any time during the session, and come with questions and ideas for topics! For those fluent in multiple languages, working in any language Wikipedia is welcome and encouraged. Computers will be available, but participants can also bring their own laptops.
We are also hosting an introduction to Wikipedia edit-a-thon and workshop on teaching with Wikipedia on January 22. You are welcome to attend both events or only one!
Your Wikipedia Account: If you don't have a Wikipedia user account, please try to create one in advance. Wikipedians will be on hand to assist those who need help setting up an account.
Time | Activity |
---|---|
1:00pm |
DIRC open for edit-a-thon! |
1:15pm |
Introductions |
1:30pm |
Overview of Blacks at MIT website and library sources available |
2:00pm |
Let's edit! |
4:45pm |
Announcements, show accomplishments, thanks, wind-down |
What should I have?
I have a question!
Is it possible to participate remotely?
Please add your Wikipedia username below (signatures are created by saving four tildes [~] in a row. If you haven't edited Wikipedia before, we will help you register for a new Wikipedia editing account on the day-of. Remote partipation is also encouraged. Participate virtually, from anywhere.
When and Where | |
---|---|
Time | 1pm to 5pm |
Address | MIT campus, 14N-132 DIRC |
City, State | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Date | January 29, 2016 |
In anticipation of Black History Month 2016, join us for an edit-a-thon to update and improve Wikipedia articles about African Americans in STEM fields (STEM = science, technology, engineering and mathematics.) We will look at the Blacks at MIT History Project for inspiration and resources from the MIT Libraries will be on hand.
Staff from the Libraries and the Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication Program who are experienced Wikipedians will provide a short introduction and overview of editing Wikipedia and will be available to answer questions throughout the session. Drop in any time during the session, and come with questions and ideas for topics! For those fluent in multiple languages, working in any language Wikipedia is welcome and encouraged. Computers will be available, but participants can also bring their own laptops.
We are also hosting an introduction to Wikipedia edit-a-thon and workshop on teaching with Wikipedia on January 22. You are welcome to attend both events or only one!
Your Wikipedia Account: If you don't have a Wikipedia user account, please try to create one in advance. Wikipedians will be on hand to assist those who need help setting up an account.
Time | Activity |
---|---|
1:00pm |
DIRC open for edit-a-thon! |
1:15pm |
Introductions |
1:30pm |
Overview of Blacks at MIT website and library sources available |
2:00pm |
Let's edit! |
4:45pm |
Announcements, show accomplishments, thanks, wind-down |
What should I have?
I have a question!
Is it possible to participate remotely?
Please add your Wikipedia username below (signatures are created by saving four tildes [~] in a row. If you haven't edited Wikipedia before, we will help you register for a new Wikipedia editing account on the day-of. Remote partipation is also encouraged. Participate virtually, from anywhere.