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Wikipedia:Meetup/Ottawa/OPL Workshop Jan 2018

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Event information

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A Wikipedia "Learn to edit" workshop and Edit-a-thon will be held in Ottawa on the morning of Saturday, 20 January, 2018. Library staff will be on hand to assist in providing reference material.

How to edit Wikipedia presentation

Details

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  • Date: Saturday, January 20, 2018
  • Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Ottawa Public Library Main branch (120 Metcalfe St.) in the computer lab located at the back of the reference section on the third floor
  • New editors please sign up on the library event page (link to be posted here once known)
  • Experienced editors, please help newbies getting started
  • Bring your own device (laptop, note-pad, etc) if you wish, use the lab computers (easiest), or sign out a ChromeBook from the library to use

Editing theme

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While the main focus will be on helping new users learn basic editing skills, experienced users are welcome to come and edit your choice of pages. The following ideas from WP:OTTAWA may help:

People

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Companies

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History

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Buildings and structures

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Community organizations and clubs

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Photos needed

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Wikipedia editing resources

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  • Images and photos:

Tools and templates

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Participants - Add Your Name Here!

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Prior to the event:

  1. Do you have a Wikipedia User Name?
    No? Create a Wikipedia account, then sign up below
    Yes? Go to Step #2
  2. 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.


See also

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Ottawa-Gatineau WikiClub