Wikipedia:Edit-a-thon/Surveying Henry: A Thoreau Edit-A-Thon
Surveying Henry: A Thoreau Edit-A-Thon[edit]
Postponement Notice: Surveying Henry: A Thoreau Edit-A-Thon has been postponed due to schedule conflicts for a number of participants. We will announce a new date and time soon.
Focus[edit]
Henry David Thoreau gave a unique and insightful voice to American literature and philosophy as well as environmentalism and social justice. Meet at the Walden Woods Project's Thoreau Institute to expand and improve information on Wikipedia about Henry David Thoreau, his works, and his world.
If you haven’t edited Wikipedia before, here are some useful links. First, here’s a quick 5-step summary from Salisbury University (which, coincidentally, is the institution that commissioned the making of the Thoreau statue that now stands outside the cabin replica at Walden Pond). Second, here’s a more detailed guide on the Wikipedia GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, museums) page.
Date, Time, and Location[edit]
NEW DATE AND TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
The Walden Woods Project's Thoreau Institute, 44 Baker Farm Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
Organizer[edit]
Schedule[edit]
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Welcome and check-in (Please remember your photo ID and laptop.) | Thoreau Institute/Tudor house |
| TBD | New editor tutorial | Thoreau Institute/Library |
| TBD | Edit-a-thon | Thoreau Institute/Library |
| TBD | Wrap-up and wine and cheese reception | Thoreau Institute/Tudor house |
FAQs[edit]
Q: Where is the Thoreau Institute located?[edit]
A: About 20 miles northeast of Boston, at 44 Baker Farm Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773.
Directions:
(1) Take I-95 to Exit 29 and go west on MA Route 2.
(2) Continue approximately 5.3 miles west to the traffic light at MA Route 126/Walden Street.
(3) Turn left and go 1 mile south on MA Route 126, then turn left onto Baker Farm Road.
(4) The Thoreau Institute is at the top of the hill on Baker Farm Road (about a quarter-mile, in which you will encounter 7 large speed bumps). The Institute is housed in two buildings: A Tudor-style house on the left, and the Library on the right.
The Thoreau Institute is about 2 miles from the Lincoln, MA Commuter Rail station.
Q: Do I have to register to attend, or can I just arrive on the day?[edit]
A: Advance RSVP is required. Due to the limited space, the only way to guarantee admission is to sign up. Space is limited to 24 participants.
Q: Is this event open to everyone?[edit]
A: Yes, but you will need to have a Wikipedia user ID and password.
Q: What happens if I get hungry?[edit]
A: Coffee/tea and snacks will be available in the Thoreau Institute/Tudor house throughout the event. At the conclusion of the Edit-a-thon, we'll have a reception in the Tudor house with wine and cheese. Food and drinks may not be brought into the Library.
Q: What should I bring?[edit]
A: A laptop with fully charged battery, and a photo ID for security.
Sign up[edit]
You may use your Wikipedia username on the wiki, but real names of attendees are required. Please click on this link to register.
Attending[edit]
Non-Walden Woods Project staff[edit]
(Please add your name when you register)
Walden Woods Project staff[edit]
(Please add your name when you register)
Whitney Retallic
Jeffrey S. Cramer
Samantha Corron
Articles to work on[edit]
Articles needing creation[edit]
Watch for links to be added soon
Articles needing expansion/revision[edit]
Watch for links to be added soon
Research sources[edit]
http://www.walden.org/Library/About_Thoreau's_Life_and_Writings:_The_Research_Collections
Results/outcomes[edit]
Articles created[edit]
Links to be generated after Edit-a-thon
Articles expanded/revised[edit]
Links to be generated after Edit-a-thon
Edit-a-thon media (photos, videos, blog/social media posts, etc.)[edit]
Content to be added after Edit-a-thon