Wikipedia:WikiProject Ireland/Intro to Wikipedia - Ireland in WWI Editathon Feb 2015

The Irish and World War I in a nutshell:

Where?: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Palatine Room
Nearest station - Dublin Heuston railway station, Museum Luas stop
When?: 14 February 2015, 13:00 to 16:30
How? Registration via Eventbrite (required)
Point of contact: Rebecca O'Neill (rebeccanineilgmail.com) for Wikimedia Community Ireland
Twitter: @wikimediaie and @NMIreland
Cost: Free

Ever wondered how to get started editing Wikipedia? On Saturday 14th February an editathon will be held in the the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks from 13:00-16:30, when experienced editors will guide you through your first edits. One of our aims is to improve and expand articles relating to Ireland and the Irish during World War I.

This event is organised by Wikimedia Ireland Community, with Shannon and Rebecca as trainers.

All are welcome, no editing experience is necessary and the event is free.

It will take place in the Palatine Room, above Brambles Cafe.

How to Prepare edit

National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin

Sign up for the event via Eventbrite
CREATE A WIKIPEDIA ACCOUNT (if you don't already have one)

Please set up an account before the event if at all possible. Very few details are needed: a Username, password, and we recommend giving your email, if only to be reminded of your password when you forget it. The short Wikipedia:Tutorial/Registration explains why this is a good idea.

If you like, you can also learn a little about editing ahead of time here: w:en:Wikipedia:Tutorial, or see Getting started on Wikipedia for more information

To participate you will need to bring along a laptop or tablet, WIFI will be provided.

Attendees (in person) edit

Please set up an account before the event if at all possible. Very few details are needed: a Username, password, and we recommend giving your email, if only to be reminded of your password when you forget it. The short Wikipedia:Tutorial/Registration explains why this is a good idea.

Please Sign your name below using the signature tool or using ~~~~

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Online participants edit

Online participants from anywhere are very welcome, whether experienced or not. For a basic editing tutorial see Wikipedia:Tutorial, and Wikipedia:Ten Simple Rules for Editing Wikipedia is short, and full of good advice. Or try this one - four modules, taking one hour it says. Online participants who can't join us in person are welcome to list themselves below with # ~~~~

Pages improved edit

Some suggested articles edit

Buildings, overall histories and divisions edit

Michael O'Leary WWI poster

Relevant notable figures edit

Where else to look for gaps edit

British

Explore our collection of First World War records (The National Archives)
The World War Sources for History (The National Archives)
World War One - The British Library Supported by over 500 historical sources from across Europe.
First World War Learning Resources (Imperial War Museums)
The Illustrated First World War from the archives of The Illustrated London News
First World War Centenary Quakers in Britain.
Opposing World War One: Courage and Conscience An information briefing about conscientious objection and peace activism in the First World War. (Quakers in Britain)
Quaker Strongrooms: a Blog from the Library of the Society of Friends (Quakers in Britain)
Library resources for researching World War I: Friends Ambulance Unit (Quakers in Britain)
Friends Emergency and War Victims Relief Committee collection on archive catalogue (Quakers in Britain)
Friends Emergency and War Victims Relief Committee (Quakers in Britain)

Global

Helpers edit

If you are an experienced Wikipedian and are interested in helping please sign up below with 4 tildas.

Disability access edit

step free access yes
wheelchair access yes