Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Bangla Wikibooks and Wiktionary writing contest 2024 (ID: 22472684)/Final Report
Report Status: Accepted
Due date: 30 October 2024
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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[edit]- Applicant username: MdsShakil
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 774
- Amount spent: 774.38 USD, 91616
Part 1: Project and impact
[edit]1. Describe the implemented activities and results achieved. Additionally, share which approaches were most effective in supporting you to achieve the results. (required)
Initially, the project comprised two key parts: organizing a competition for both Bangla Wikibooks and Bangla Wiktionary. Later, we decided to extend the project by organizing a photowalk as an additional activity.
For Bangla Wikibooks, we hosted a book-writing competition in which 418 users registered to participate. Among them, 67 users contributed by submitting at least one page for review. A total of 717 pages were submitted in the competition, and after a thorough review process, 624 pages were accepted. This number is 12 times greater than the initial target. The accepted pages collectively contained 1,148,079 words.
The second part of the project focused on Bangla Wiktionary. In this segment, 420 users registered for participation. Out of these, 43 users contributed by submitting at least one page for review. A total of 10,302 pages were submitted during the competition, and after review, 9,249 pages were accepted, which is nearly 10 times the proposed number.
In both competitions, we received a substantial response from both new and experienced contributors, which played a significant role in the overall success of the events. The promotion of these competitions was carried out through central notices as well as Wikimedia's social media platforms and groups. These efforts were instrumental in reaching a wide audience and generating interest among users.
The photowalk was organized in the Bashundhara and Purbachal areas of Dhaka, attracting five participants, a mix of both new and experienced users. As a result of the photowalk, over 300 photos were uploaded to Wikimedia Commons.
2. Documentation of your impact. Please use space below to share links that help tell your story, impact, and evaluation. (required)
Share links to:
- Project page on Meta-Wiki or any other Wikimedia project
- Dashboards and tools that you used to track contributions
- Some photos or videos from your event. Remember to share access.
You can also share links to:
- Important social media posts
- Surveys and their results
- Infographics and sound files
- Examples of content edited on Wikimedia projects
- Bangla Wikibooks Project Page - https://bn.wikibooks.org/wiki/উইকিবই:উইকিবই_লিখন_প্রতিযোগিতা_২০২৪
- Bangla Wikibooks Fountain - https://fountain.toolforge.org/editathons/wrcbn2024
- Tracking Category - https://bn.wikibooks.org/wiki/বিষয়শ্রেণী:উইকিবই_লিখন_প্রতিযোগিতা_২০২৪_উপলক্ষ্যে_তৈরিকৃত_বই
- Bangla Wiktionary Project Page - https://bn.wiktionary.org/wiki/উইকিঅভিধান:উইকিঅভিধান_ভুক্তি_প্রতিযোগিতা_২০২৪
- Bangla Wiktionary Fountain - 1. https://fountain.toolforge.org/editathons/bnwikitionary50k 2. https://fountain.toolforge.org/editathons/bnwiktionaryentry-a-thon2024
- Tracking Category - https://bn.wiktionary.org/wiki/বিষয়শ্রেণী:উইকিঅভিধান_ভুক্তি_প্রতিযোগিতা_২০২৪_উপলক্ষ্যে_তৈরিকৃত_ভুক্তি
- PhotoWalk Category - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Bashundhara-Purbachal_photowalk_2024
- Wikimedia Commons Category for promotional material - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Bangla_Wikibooks_Writing_Contest_2024
- Diff blog - https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/09/06/bangla-wiktionary-a-major-milestone-of-100000-entries/
Additionally, share the materials and resources that you used in the implementation of your project. (required)
For example:
- Training materials and guides
- Presentations and slides
- Work processes and plans
- Any other materials your team has created or adapted and can be shared with others
- Tutorial Page - bn.wikibooks.org/wiki/উইকিবই:উইকিবই_লিখন_প্রতিযোগিতা_২০২৪/কীভাবে_অনুবাদ_করবেন
- Tutorial Page - bn.wiktionary.org/wiki/উইকিঅভিধান:উইকিঅভিধান_ভুক্তি_প্রতিযোগিতা_২০২৪/কীভাবে_ভুক্তি_তৈরি_করবেন
- Telegram support group - https://t.me/bnwikibooks
- Work Plan:
1. Create Article List: The preparation of an article list of around 3500+ articles by experienced editors before the contest was instrumental in guiding participants' contributions. 2. Proactive Review and Engagement: Engaging reviewers and organizers before the contest began allowed us to establish a proactive system for addressing critical issues. Regular group conversations were held to enrich the reviewers' capacity and ensure they were well-equipped to guide participants effectively. By addressing issues promptly, such as the inclusion of references in a translated article, we were able to maintain quality standards and encourage active participation.
3. To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the work carried out with this Rapid Fund? You can choose “not applicable” if your work does not relate to these goals. Required. Select one option per question. (required)
| A. Bring in participants from underrepresented groups | Agree |
| B. Create a more inclusive and connected culture in our community | Strongly agree |
| C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups | Strongly agree |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Strongly agree |
| E. Encourage the retention of editors | Agree |
| F. Encourage the retention of organizers | Strongly agree |
| G. Increased participants' feelings of belonging and connection to the movement | Strongly agree |
| F. Other (optional) |
Part 2: Learning
[edit]4. In your application, you outlined some learning questions. What did you learn from these learning questions when you implemented your project? How do you hope to use this learnings in the future? You can recall these learning questions below. (required)
You can recall these learning questions below: We have previously organized similar contests twice in Bangla Wikibooks.[1][2] Therefore, we perceive this as an excellent opportunity to introduce newcomers to the project. Through this initiative, we aim to explore the efficacy of such projects in advancing smaller initiatives, understand how to effectively manage and design competitions, identify potential challenges that may arise, and develop strategies to address them. By gaining insights from this experience, we can enhance our approach to future small-scale projects within the community. Additionally, we can use this knowledge to inform and improve similar endeavors in other contexts.
[1]: https://w.wiki/47SU
[2]: https://w.wiki/5jMb
Through the implementation of this project, we gained valuable insights based on the learning questions outlined at the beginning.
One of the most significant learnings was the efficacy of such projects in attracting and engaging newcomers. The competitions for both Bangla Wikibooks and Wiktionary successfully introduced a large number of new contributors to these platforms, confirming that such initiatives can be an effective way to grow smaller Wikimedia projects. Additionally, we learned that organizing contests is an excellent tool for sustaining contributor interest while allowing for significant content creation.
We also gained a deeper understanding of how to manage and design competitions effectively. From the registration process to the submission and review stages, we learned that clear guidelines, regular communication with participants, and providing timely feedback are crucial for the smooth operation of such events. One challenge we encountered was the manual review process due to technical issues with the Fountain tool. This taught us the importance of having backup systems in place for reviewing high volumes of content.
Looking forward, these learnings will inform our future projects. We now have a better grasp of what works in engaging newcomers and ensuring high participation. The insights gained about competition management will allow us to design more efficient and scalable projects, both in Bangla Wikipedia and potentially in other Wikimedia initiatives. We also hope to leverage this knowledge to mentor others organizing similar projects, ensuring that these learnings contribute to the overall growth of Wikimedia communities.
5. Did anything unexpected or surprising happen when implementing your activities? This can include both positive and negative situations. What did you learn from those experiences? (required)
Yes, unexpected events occurred during the implementation of our activities. A positive surprise was the overwhelming response to both the Wikibooks and Wiktionary projects. We received such a high number of submissions that our original article list was quickly exhausted, prompting me and my team to expand the list—a pleasant challenge we hadn't anticipated.
However, during the Wiktionary project, Bangladesh faced the July Revolution in July, which resulted in a 10-day internet shutdown. This was an unexpected event, but we managed to address it by extending the competition end date.
In the review stage of the Wiktionary project, due to the large number of submissions, Fountain froze several times, even after we split the reviews into two batches. Ultimately, we resolved this by manually listing and reviewing the articles on a Wiki page, ensuring the process continued smoothly. These experiences highlighted the importance of flexibility and adaptability when managing projects under unpredictable circumstances.
6. What is your plan to share your project learnings and results with other community members? If you have already done it, describe how. (required)
Both parts of the project were highly successful. I will be present a session at the upcoming Bangla Wikiconference 2024, where I will discuss the entire project process, share the results, highlight the challenges faced, and reflect on the key learnings. Additionally, I share my experience on the Diff blog, Wikibarta and through the community mailing list.
- Diff blog - https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/09/06/bangla-wiktionary-a-major-milestone-of-100000-entries/
- Wikibarta - https://wikibarta.wikimedia.org.bd/article/1890/১-লক্ষ-ভুক্তির-মাইলফলক-অত/
- Slide - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:উইকিবই_ও_উইকিঅভিধান_প্রতিযোগিতা_-_পর্যালোচনা_ও_পর্যবেক্ষণ.pdf
Part 3: Metrics
[edit]7. Wikimedia Metrics results. (required)
In your application, you set some Wikimedia targets in numbers (Wikimedia metrics). In this section, you will describe the achieved results and provide links to the tools used.
| Target | Results | Comments and tools used | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 100 | 838 | |
| Number of editors | 40 | 114 | Newly Registered Users: 70 Returning editors: 44 |
| Number of organizers | 3 | 3 |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |||
| Wikimedia Commons | 317 | 0 | |
| Wikidata | |||
| Wiktionary | 1000 | 10302 | 0 |
| Wikisource | |||
| Wikimedia Incubator | |||
| Translatewiki | |||
| MediaWiki | |||
| Wikiquote | |||
| Wikivoyage | |||
| Wikibooks | 50 | 717 | 0 |
| Wikiversity | |||
| Wikinews | |||
| Wikispecies | |||
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
8. Other Metrics results.
In your proposal, you could also set Other Metrics targets. Please describe the achieved results and provide links to the tools used if you set Other Metrics in your application.
| Other Metrics name | Metrics Description | Target | Result | Tools and comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9. Did you have any difficulties collecting data to measure your results? (required)
No
9.1. Please state what difficulties you had. How do you hope to overcome these challenges in the future? Do you have any recommendations for the Foundation to support you in addressing these challenges? (required)
Part 4: Financial reporting
[edit]10. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency. (required)
91616
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
774.38
12. Report the funds spent in the currency of your fund. (required)
Upload the financial report https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lc6H7TwqK7Zm59Q7NaXHPXEfapszRFR6aUB8vl-0hRk/edit?usp=sharing
12.2. If you have not already done so in your financial spending report, please provide information on changes in the budget in relation to your original proposal. (optional)
Note from fiscal sponsor: all spending accounted for and in good standing. Note from grantee: The mentioned BDT amount is a conversion of USD 774.38 as dated 30 October 2024.
13. Do you have any unspent funds from the Fund?
No
13.1. Please list the amount and currency you did not use and explain why.
N/A
13.2. What are you planning to do with the underspent funds?
N/A
13.3. Please provide details of hope to spend these funds.
N/A
14.1. Are you in compliance with the terms outlined in the fund agreement?
Yes
14.2. Are you in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in the grant agreement?
Yes
14.3. Are you in compliance with provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), and with relevant tax laws and regulations restricting the use of the Funds as outlined in the grant agreement? In summary, this is to confirm that the funds were used in alignment with the WMF mission and for charitable/nonprofit/educational purposes.
Yes
15. If you have additional recommendations or reflections that don’t fit into the above sections, please write them here. (optional)
Review notes
[edit]Review notes from Program Officer:
N/A
Applicant's response to the review feedback.
N/A