Best practices in setting up a Wikipedia booth at a third-party event
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Use eye-catchers to attract attention
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Best practices in public outreach
Giving a presentation
Tell people about our vision
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Tell people how you have benefited from contributing to Wikipedia
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Tell people why Wikipedia needs their help
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Some themes that might be interesting to build your presentation around
Building a content partnership
Building a content partnership with a cultural institution in a nutshell
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Don't liberate, help GLAMs to emancipate content
Assigning articles as coursework
Create a timetable for your project
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Recruit facilitators
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Goals for your students
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Teach important basics about Wikipedia
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Invite a public speaker
Setting up a booth
Use eye-catchers to attract attention
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Interact with the visitors
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