Wikipedia:Meetup/UK/ArtAndFeminism 2016/Leeds Central Library

Leeds central library

About the event

In a 2011 survey, the Wikimedia Foundation found that less than 10% of its contributors identify as female while only 15% of the English Wikipedia's biographies are about women. As a result, content is skewed by the lack of female participation.

We Can Edit

How do I prepare?

• Sign up for the event
• Create a Wikipedia account
• Bring a laptop (wi-fi will be provided)
• Learn about editing if you like: Tutorial, or Getting started on Wikipedia for more information
• Think about what you would like to edit about - please prepare some materials to bring with you on the day

Sources

• Wikipedia is a tertiary resource, which relies upon secondary sources. Wikipedia is not a place for original research.
• For more guidance on the use of sources, see this guide here.

Location

"Why is called Room 700? Search for a book on the arts in a library and you will find it within 700 in the Dewey Decimal classification system."

You can find more information about the venue here. It is wheelchair accessible and has baby changing facilities. Please contact the event organizers if you have any specific access needs and we will do out best to ensure these are accommodated.

Programme

• Timings TBC*

Trainers

• Kat Bavage, Wikimedia UK Volunteer
• Dave Craven, Volunteer

Attendees

• PoshSkip
• LauraLeeds
• Leela0808
• TheGoose1
• Sheleeds
• Jofequals
• Arlene Sticklebatt
• Alicewivs
• Bucylarker
• Lucy96e|
• Aboodoo
• nat clem
• ownclmnts
• Shereemehdi1

Hit list of articles to be created or improved

Articles to be created

• Ellen Heaton

• [1], [2], [3], [4][5], [6]

• Ritika Singh
• Violett Beane
• Katrina Palmer

Female artists exhibiting in BAF8 with no entry

• Jessica Warboys
• Anthea Hamilton
• Eileen Simpson
• Charlotte Prodger
• Rachel Maclean

Articles to be improved

• Imogen Stidworthy

Articles created at the event

• Caroline Achaintre
• Ellen Heaton
• Eileen Simpson
• Cecilie Dahl

Articles improved at the event

• Selina Cooper
• Imogen Stidworthy
• Margaret Sanger
• Rachel Maclean

Articles started at the event

• In the sandbox - Katrina Palmer
• In the sandbox - Charlotte Prodger
• In the sandbox - Jessica Warboys

What can I do after the event?

Join us for the event!

You may find these useful if you want to learn further about editing:

• Video tutorials
• Instructional videos on using Wikipedia

External links

• Art+Feminism Meetup page
• Art+Feminism

Participants - Sign Up Here!

Prior to the event:

1. RSVP @ Eventbrite
2. Do you have a Wikipedia User Name?

   No? Create a Wikipedia account

   Yes? Go to Step #3

3. Sign up! Add your Wikipedia User Name to this section by clicking the blue button below (follow instructions). Your name will be added to the bottom of this page
   

Don't worry! If you haven't edited Wikipedia before and don't have a Wikipedia User Name yet, we will help you on the day of the event! And remember to have fun!

To sign up for this event: Log in or create an account.

1. LauraLeeds (talk) 11:54, 2 March 2016 (UTC)
2. PoshSkip (talk)
3. Leela0808 (talk)
4. TheGoose1 (talk)
5. Sheleeds (talk)
6. Jofequals (talk)
7. Arlene Sticklebatt (talk)
8. Alicewivs (talk)
9. Ownclmnts (talk) 17:29, 4 March 2016 (UTC)