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Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Increasing the Representation of Women in STEM




 * Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science.


 * During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to women in STEM.


 * This event is presented by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, in conjunction with the #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit.

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 *  Register Here 

livestream
 * Zoom link upon registration

when


 * March 31st, 2022
 * 1:00pm-3:30pm Eastern

where
 * Virtual event

details


 * No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; training will be provided. No background in STEM or women's history is required.

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Wiki tasks
Things you can do right away:

General policies

 * Neutral Point of View - written so all sides can agree (WP:NPOV)
 * Notability - significant independent sources -> importance (WP:N)
 * Verifiability - Using reliable sources to reference information (WP:V)
 * No original research - point to existing scholarship (WP:NOR)
 * Assume good faith - start with congenial spirit (WP:GF)
 * Conflicts of interest - disclose and abide by terms of service (WP:COI)

Outcomes
Dashboard metrics


 * New articles created
 * Karina Popovich
 * Olivia Castellini
 * Jess Cramp
 * Harshini Mukundan

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