Wikipedia:Edit-a-thon/Women Warriors Edit-a-thon 2018

In recognition of Women's History Month, the librarians of Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University are hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. We have combined the theme for African American History Month (“African Americans in Times of War”) with the National Women History Month theme (“Nevertheless, She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination”). Our focus will be on “Women Warriors.” A suggested list of names is below, however, participants can select their own biography to create or edit.

This edit-a-thon is being conducted | to increase the number of female Wikipedia editors as well as to heighten representation of women featured articles.

Event Details
WHO: We invite Tennessee State University students, faculty, and staff ONLY

WHAT:This Edit-a-thon will focus on replacing 'citation needed' flags with citations to authoritative sources and created stub articles on women who have fought in wars. University librarians and faculty will be on hand to assist with research and Wikipedia's citation style. This event is FREE. WHEN: Friday, March 30, 2018 at 10:00am-12:30pm

WHERE:The edit-a-thon will be held at Tennessee State University's main campus in Room 315 of the Brown-Daniel Library.

OTHER: Computers, Wifi and electrical outlets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own laptop for use. It is recommended that you create a Wikipedia account beforehand, since Wikipedia has a limit on the number of accounts that can be created in a 24-hour period (currently 6). Please send a message to user:LoisLib, if you have difficulty creating a login.

IMPORTANT: Please RSVP by adding your name to the list below. Potential participants are also strongly encouraged to create an account prior to the event.

How-To's

 * Here is a short tutorial for getting started editing Wikipedia
 * Citing sources
 * Cheatsheet
 * Citation templates
 * Principles
 * Tutorial
 * [[Media:Wiki_markup_cheatsheet_EN.pdf | Wiki markup quick reference (PDF)]]
 * Editing Articles About Living Persons

Resources

 * | TSU Guide for Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2016
 * Perhaps an online news source like The New York Times would be helpful
 * Note: Please add resources as you find them!

Other Resources

 * GeoLocator - online tool for generating coordinate templates
 * User:Clifford Anderson/sandbox/building- sample article
 * | Ideas for editing for librarians and participants at library edit-a-thons

In Attendance
CatonMA2 (talk) 19:30, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

LoisLib (talk) 15:58, 30 March 2018 (UTC)

Bvanhooser (talk) 15:59, 30 March 2018 (UTC)

By the Numbers

 * Total attendees:
 * Usernames created: 1
 * Citations provided: 5
 * Articles edited: 4

Articles Improved
Ann Bailey

Lillian E. Fishburne

Frankie Muse Freeman

Cathay Willams

Citations Needed
Eliza Allen

Ann Bailey

Mollie Bean

Mary Bowser

Clara Leach Adams-Ender

Lucy Brewer

Tomoe Gozen

Sherian Cadoria

Charity Adams Earley

Oveta Culp Hobby

Jeanne M. Holm

Lillian E. Fishburne

Frankie Muse Freeman

Dorothy Lawrence

Dorothy C. Stratton

Susie Taylor

Cathay Williams

Prudence Wright

Marcelite J. Harris

Articles To Create
Flora Sanchez Mora

Loreta Velazguez