A training session in how to edit Wikipedia, and a chance to put those skills to immediate use, improving and creating articles relating to the built and cultural heritage of the Maryhill area.
This session has been organised by the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust in association with Wikimedia UK.
How do I prepare?
Create a Wikipedia account - It is particularly important for attendees to do this in advance. Please do not include the names of any organisations in your account name. You do not have to use your real name if you do not wish to, however you can if you would like! You are encouraged to include an email address in your sign up, as this will help with editing in the future, or retrieving your login details should you forget them.
Bring a laptop (wi-fi & power will be provided)
Learn about editing if you like: Tutorial, or Getting started on Wikipedia for more information. We will be using the Visual Editor - more information about that can be found here
Think about what you would like to edit about - please bring materials to bring with you on the day.
Some important Wiki policies
Wikipedia is a tertiary source, based on reliable secondary sources. Read more here.
Wikipedia is not a place for personal interpretation. Read more here.
Wikipedia is a place for open knowledge. Please do not place copyrighted material (such as text from other sources or photographs to which you do not own the copyright, or which are not published under an open licence) on Wikipedia.
All articles on Wikipedia must be about a notable subject. Read more here.
Wikipedia should remain a neutral place. To ensure that it remains this way, we like to avoid Conflict of Interest.
Sara (former Wikimedian in Residence at Museums Galleries Scotland) and EoinEoin (a sometime editor and self confessed geek) will be available throughout the day to help.
