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Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: A Spotlight on Black Women Birders

At this Wikipedia edit-a-thon, join the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative to increase the representation of Black women in birding.
Wikipedia, a free and open encyclopedia, is one of the top 10 most-viewed websites in the world. But did you know that only 19% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women and only 10% of Wikipedia’s editors identify as women? The Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative (AWHI) is committed to help improve the uneven representation of women in STEM and the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries -- and you can help!
Before collaborating on the entries, you’ll receive a Wikipedia training and hear from naturalist Dara M. Wilson, Co-Chair of the Black Birders Week Advisory Group. Attendees of all experience levels can participate! Wikipedia training will be provided.
Due to limited space, please register to attend. And, if possible, please bring a laptop with you.

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when

May 17, 2023
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST (United States)

where

In-person at the Natural History Museum's Q?rius learning space (Ground Floor)

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No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; training will be provided. If possible, please bring a laptop with you.

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The Basics

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NPOV - Neutral point of view

NOR - No original research

RS - Reliable sourcing

V - Verifiable info


Articles to edit

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Articles to Create

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To do

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  • Create Black Birders Week category and add individuals from our worklist to the new category
  • Update List of birdwatchers to include Black Birders Week co-founders and prominent members / organizers

Outcomes

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Article creation

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