Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/African American Artists of Texas Wikipedia Edit-a-thon


African American Artists of Texas Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Description

Did you know that Wikipedia is an openly editable resource? Any can edit or improve Wikipedia articles, even YOU!
Join us virtually on February 24th and help improve and create Wikipedia content about African American artists from Texas. No editing experienced is necessary. Training will be provided.
This event is presented by ART library deco with support from Wikimedia DC.
Registration is required.

When

February 24, 2022
12pm-3pm EST
11am-2pm CST

Registration

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Event Dashboard

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Google Sheet

Google sheet for reserving articles

Safe Space Policy

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Presentation

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Sign in: Outreach Dashboard

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Step 1: Go to the Dashboard

Step 2:

  • Have a Wikipedia username? Select 'Log-in with Wikipedia'.
  • Don't have a username? Select 'Sign-up with Wikipedia'

Article Work List

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Please use this Google sheet to reserve the article you plan to edit. Remove your name when you are done.

Articles for creation

Notable collectors.

Existing articles

To do: Expand lead paragraph. Add more about her art, life, etc. There is currently very little about her art or style.
To do: Go to List of Wellesley College people. Add her to Art and Design section.
To do: Expand with newer sources. Article hasn't been updated since 2020.
To do: Expand with source above or others.
To do: Expand lead paragraph to include some notable places where she has exhibited.
To do: Restructure article. Isolate lead paragraph, create sections, add new citations to music section.
To do: Remove education from lead paragraph. Create a dedicated education section below lead.
To do: Fix spacing in lead. Add to lead that her has work in the MFA in Houston.
To do: Fix issues in references section.

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