Grants:IdeaLab/Making WP’s knowledge free premier choice
Audience[edit]
Who are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to?[edit]
Try to be as specific as possible about this group.
Knowledge seeker by contribution or sharing
In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise?[edit]
English
In what ways does this group communicate with each other?[edit]
This can include services and apps in social media, mailing lists, physical spaces like conferences or lectures, or at specific institutions like at a library.
Mostly in English
What are some reasons this group would use Wikipedia? How would they benefit from it, or what would they find useful?[edit]
Think about what they would be interested in reading and learning about; does Wikipedia provide better access to information this group cares about?
No. This group suspects the information available at WP
Project idea[edit]
What language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers?[edit]
English
How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both?[edit]
Both
Describe your idea to engage new readers. How might it be implemented? What will you tell people about Wikipedia?[edit]
Think about the steps that might involved to make this idea happen, and what you might teach people about your experience or others' experiences using Wikipedia.
WP Reliability, regional representation in local languages by publishing e-book comprised of selected contribution they made in a year; and book volume on science subjects for educational institutions
Publish peer reviewed (i.e. reliable) Volume of articles on Physics, Chemistry and Biology annually and 2/5 copies for reference should be provided to School/colleges/universities of the world. These books must be available in their libraries free of cost to students and researchers.
Attempts should be made to maintain reliability of WP in order to curb the loss of WP users. If WP is succeeded 90% in reliability of Science subject, it will regain its previous version of encyclopedic source. This goodwill shall result in increase of users especially in developing countries.
Check & Balance on Deletion policy: Wikipedia should make use of representation through ambassadorship (Board of 3/9 members according to population & local composition and for a specific term) in different countries with their jurisdiction over subjects of social science and regional topics, excluding religion and science.
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If you’re not certain about how to respond to this question when starting your idea, you do not need to answer it right now. Campaign participants and Wikimedia Foundation staff can help you consider some options.
Do you think you can implement this idea? What support do you need?[edit]
Do you need people with specific skills or resources to complete this idea? Are there any financial needs for this project? Do you need advising from Wikimedia Foundation staff?
Yes I can with a team
Get Involved[edit]
About the idea creator[edit]
User of WP since 2013
Participants[edit]
Endorsements[edit]
Expand your idea[edit]
Would a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation help make your idea happen? You can expand this idea into a grant proposal.
No funding needed?[edit]
Does your idea not require funding, but you're not sure about what to do next? Not sure how to start a proposal on your local project that needs consensus? Contact Chris Schilling on-wiki at I JethroBT (WMF) (talk · contribs) or via e-mail at cschilling
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