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In recognition of Women's History Month, the librarians of Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University are hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. We have combined the theme for African American History Month (“African Americans in Times of War”) with the National Women History Month theme (“Nevertheless, She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination”). Our focus will be on “Women Warriors.” A suggested list of names is below, however, participants can select their own biography to create or edit.

This edit-a-thon is being conducted to increase the number of female Wikipedia editors as well as to heighten representation of women featured articles.

Event Details

WHO: We invite Tennessee State University students, faculty, and staff ONLY

WHAT:This Edit-a-thon will focus on replacing 'citation needed' flags with citations to authoritative sources and created stub articles on women who have fought in wars . University librarians and faculty will be on hand to assist with research and Wikipedia's citation style. This event is FREE.

WHEN: Friday, March 30, 2018 at 10:00am-12:30pm

WHERE:The edit-a-thon will be held at Tennessee State University's main campus in Room 315 of the Brown-Daniel Library.

OTHER: Computers, Wifi and electrical outlets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own laptop for use. It is recommended that you create a Wikipedia account beforehand, since Wikipedia has a limit on the number of accounts that can be created in a 24-hour period (currently 6). Please send a message to user:LoisLib, if you have difficulty creating a login.

IMPORTANT: Please RSVP by adding your name to the list below. Potential participants are also strongly encouraged to create an account prior to the event.

How-To's

Resources

TSU Guide for Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2016
Perhaps an online news source like The New York Times would be helpful
Note: Please add resources as you find them!

Other Resources

GeoLocator - online tool for generating coordinate templates
User:Clifford Anderson/sandbox/building- sample article
Ideas for editing for librarians and participants at library edit-a-thons

Sign up

In Attendance

CatonMA2 (talk) 19:30, 19 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

LoisLib (talk) 15:58, 30 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Bvanhooser (talk) 15:59, 30 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Outcomes

By the Numbers

Total attendees:
Usernames created: 1
Citations provided: 2
Articles edited: 4

Citations Needed

Clara Leach Adams-Ender

[Marcelite J. Harris]

Articles To Create

Flora Sanchez Mora

Loreta Velazguez

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