Wikipedia:Meetup/Aston

The first meetup of Aston researchers was be held at Aston University on 17th of September, 2015 from 10 am to 3 pm. The event was dedicated to initial training on how to edit the pages, discussions and, of course, HAVING FUN! .

Location
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Discussion

 * What can we do as scientists to make Wikipedia more reliable?
 * What are the ethical aspects of Wikipedia as a free encyclopedia?
 * What is self-promotion and how to help avoid it?
 * How can we contribute, as experts in our fields?
 * What is Wikimedia commons and how can we use it?
 * What are the basics of media materials distribition?

And the last but not least Why editing wiki is so addictive?

Attendees

 * 1) Anna CEAC
 * 2) Taylor
 * 3) Renata
 * 4) Christopher
 * 5) Megan-robertson (talk) 12:51, 17 September 2015 (UTC)
 * 6) Selma
 * 7) Olaide
 * 8) Xi
 * 9) Georgie
 * 10) Anitha
 * 11) Alison (joined last minute)

Lunch

 * Food: Sandwiches, Sausage rolls and Crisps.
 * Fruit: Banana,Orange, and Apple.
 * Drinks: Coffee, Tea, Water, and Diet Pepsi.

Megan's edits today

 * Airman's Cross ‎ (Added description of the insignia)
 * Afghanistan Medal (United Kingdom) ‎ (Added full date of establishment)
 * Order "13 Centuries of Bulgaria" ‎ (Added more awardees)
 * Order "13 Centuries of Bulgaria" ‎ (Added description of the insignia)

Xi's edits today

 * Aston University (Added History section in Chinese version)
 * Aston University (Info box in Chinese version updated)

All other stuff

 * Anna has done nothing useful except for talking.
 * Backbone chain added info + citation
 * Polymerization box adjusted
 * Chris, planning Polymer Modification page; updates to come.
 * Taylor - will look to edit in the future - also found a funny picture
 * Georgie - planning, Guinness and Grizzly Bears. Thank you Anna!!