Event:Reliable Sources Drive for Wikipedia 1.0 (North East Nigeria)
Event Description[edit]
The Reliable Sources Drive for Wikipedia initiative, led by the Open Knowledge Development Initiative (OKDI), targets the persistent challenge faced by Wikipedia editors in sourcing reliable information, especially in English and other local languages like Hausa and Fulfulbe that are prevalent in the North eastern Nigeria. This deficiency results in a notable number of articles lacking credible sources, thereby jeopardizing their notability status. The project endeavors to tackle this issue through a multifaceted strategy encompassing training sessions, edit-a-thons, outreach programs, and collaboration with newspaper journalists. By furnishing guidance on leveraging trustworthy sources, the project aspires to nurture the production of high-caliber Wikipedia articles that faithfully depict local communities and languages, with a particular focus on underrepresented regions such as the North.
Goals and Objectives[edit]
Goals[edit]
1. Increase awareness and understanding among Wikipedia editors in the North, particularly those using local languages, about the importance of reliable sourcing and notability criteria.
2. Facilitate the creation and improvement of a significant number of Wikipedia articles with reliable sources, particularly in English and other underrepresented languages and regions.
3. Encourage participation and contributions from reliable newspaper journalists, thereby enhancing the quality and reliability of Wikipedia content.
4. Establish sustainable communities dedicated to creating reliable articles in local languages, contributing to the long-term growth and diversity of Wikipedia's content.
Objectives[edit]
1. Educate Wikipedia editors, especially those using local languages, about the importance of reliable sourcing and notability criteria.
2. Facilitate the creation and improvement of Wikipedia articles through training sessions, editathons, and collaborative efforts.
3. Bridge the gap of notable articles lacking reliable sources by encouraging reliable newspaper journalists to contribute to Wikipedia and adhere to notability measures.
4. Foster the development of communities focused on creating reliable articles in local languages, particularly in regions where representation is limited.
Key Activities and Resources[edit]
Key Resources[edit]
1. Training Sessions: Conduct online and offline training sessions to educate editors about reliable sourcing, notability measures, and English-language sources.
2. Editathons: Organize editathons where editors can collaborate to create and improve Wikipedia articles, emphasizing the use of reliable sources.
3. Outreach Programs: Launch outreach programs to raise awareness about the project and engage with potential contributors, including newspaper journalists.
4. Onboarding Journalists: Encourage and support reliable newspaper journalists to join the Wikimedia space, providing guidance on contributing to Wikipedia articles.
5. Community Building: Establish communities focused on creating reliable articles in local languages, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants.
Resources[edit]
| S/N | Resources | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The meaning and clarification of Wikipedia Reliable Sources | English Wikipedia |
| 2 | 2. List of Acceptable Nigerian Sources | WikiProject Nigeria |