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= The LGBTQ Wikipedia Re-Write =

This page is intended to serve as a base for the changes proposed by Kate Fustich at WikiConference North America 2016 during the lecture "How Wikipedia Can Remedy the Historical Erasure of the LGBTQ Community."

This project will serve as an opportunity for the expansion and re-evaluation of the way that popular LGBTQ history is portrayed. Though Wikipedia has a wealth of information relating to LGBTQ history and culture, many of these pages have inaccuracies, unverified sources, or a lack of research. The WikiProject: LGBT Studies uses a letter-grading system to rank the quality of pages falling under the LGBTQ umbrella. Only a handful of these articles hold the highest rankings, and the majority of articles do not meet quality standards.

With this project, the aim is that a conscious effort is made to enact both small and large-scale changes so that the historical narratives of the LGBTQ community are made accessible, thorough, and valid.

Edit An Article
The simplest way to contribute to the project is by editing an article. According to the WikiProject LGBT Studies, there are over 7000 articles that currently require some form of editing. The project hosts a database of these articles, with detailed information about the type of editing each article requires. Click here to access the database.

Different articles are in need of different kinds of editing, from validating sources to expanding on stub-length articles. One is encouraged to make any contribution they can.

Participate in WikiProjects
The WikiProject LGBT Studies page has a wealth of information and resources for those wishing to get involved. The WikiProject's Talk Page is an active forum for the discussion of research, the creation of new pages, and the evaluation of relevant news. For someone looking to learn more about how Wikipedia works, and how a large-scale project like this keeps organized, the WikiProject LGBT Studies page is an excellent place to start.

Organize an Edit-a-Thon
An Edit-a-thon is a community event that sets a time and place for large-scale Wikipedia editing. This model has proven highly effective in the past, and could be very beneficial to the LGBTQ community. Members of the community should consider organizing an edit-a-thon. More information about hosting an effective event can be found here.

Research
Conducting original research is absolutely essential for the continued organization and expansion of LGBTQ history. Research can be conducted no matter the resources one has access to. Information gleaned from JSTOR is just as relevant as information extracted from a public database. A list of research resources is available on this page.

Share Information
Encourage others to participate in this Wikipedia-based project. Post about things you've learned and discovered on social media. Talk about Wikipedia and LGBTQ history in any academic environment you have access to.

Research Resources

 * Library of Congress Digital Collections & Services
 * Los Angeles Public Library Photo Archive
 * The Metropolitan Museum of Art Digital Collection
 * National Archives
 * New York Public Library Archives
 * New York Public Library Digital Collections
 * Smithsonian Digital Library
 * Wiley Online Library